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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1985
Page
1
A condensed listing notes classified ads and the Dear Abby feature in the entertainment guide. Includes sections on Croeeword and other features, with brief references to column topics and reader tips.
Beir ut Lebanon Shiite leader Nabih Berri says the United States is preparing a military operation to rescue the hijack hostages. He warns such a move could inflict serious harm on the 40 Americans as U S warplanes fly over Beirut and a carrier group gathers offshore.
Midland teens and local collectors describe a shift in comics from kid fare to collectible, mature stories. they cite rising values, wide price ranges, and enduring trends reflecting social issues. sellers warn some titles remain unstable while heroes evolve beyond simple villains.
In Uncertain Texas, residents debate how the town got its name. Theories abound from steamboat maps to road odds and a beer incorporation move, with locals recalling colorful bits from former mayor Fred Dahmer about oral histories and uncertainty itself.
At the U S Customs station traffic moves in 10 minute waves in 110 degree heat as a new two lane bridge across the Rio Grande nears completion. Officials predict economic benefits from increased truck traffic and cross border commerce for Presidio Texas.
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