23 Jun 1986
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1986
Page
1
A scrambled OCR fragment mentions media sections such as Business Energy and Entertainment. It references features like Dear Abby and assorted columns but provides no coherent event or specific details. The readable text hints at a newspaper’s front matter or guide rather than a standalone story.
The Citizen reports a nationwide state of emergency will remain after this week’s expected security-law signing. Officials say unrest has diminished since the June 12 declaration and emergency regulations may be extended indefinitely.
A senior State Department official said South Africa's state of emergency and press censorship worsen clashes between races while defending Reagan's restraint. Chester Crocker warned such repression blocks dialogue and deepens anger, as ANC members emphasize a national liberation aim with diverse internal views.
Sedate at 2837 E. 21st St. assisted in teaching a beginners' swimming class as part of a local program on Dixie Boulevard. Related story and photographs appear on Page 9A.
Four black leaders were recognized for service to the community during a Juneteenth event sponsored by the Friends of the White-Pool House in Odessa. Attendees wore Sunday attire as thunder and rain shifted the ceremony from porch to indoors at 112 E. Murphy St.
The two sides remain at odds as six AT&T divisions negotiate with the Communications Workers of America. A union spokeswoman said the 35,000 Information Systems workers rejected the last offer, while 76,000 Communications division members also failed to reach a deal on a new three year contract. Odessa Midland local leader George Anderson confirmed the strike persists with no crossing picket lines locally.
Odessa retailers report a dip in motorists refueling for the holiday despite forecasts of more travelers and lower pump prices. Ike's Texaco on Dixie Blvd lists self-serve regular at 85.9 cents, unleaded 89.9 cents, premium 95.9. Local dealers note prices have edged downward recently but predict little change ahead of the holiday.
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