Garcias Given Long Sentences in Dowd Killing Case
In Odessa Leonard Garcia and his wife received lengthy prison terms after an eight day murder trial. Witnesses testified Garcia beat and shot Dowd over a $400 heroin debt while Mrs. Garcia held a gun. Prosecution said drug shipments followed from Minnesota. Garcia threatened witnesses and possible narcotics payoffs were discussed. Daughter sobs followed verdicts.
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Shuttle lands at Edwards after Florida aborts by weather
President Reagan headed Florida welcome crew but canceled due to landing uncertainty. Crippen switched to Edwards at Kennedy Space Center amid fog and low clouds, delaying a hoped Florida touchdown. Families waited, campers voiced regret as NASA officials moved the shuttle from Cape Canaveral to Edwards for a safe landing.
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Government deficit soars amid record red in last month
The Associated Press reports the government ran a $29.3 billion deficit in the last month the largest monthly shortfall in history. Analysts warn the full year deficit could double last year’s record $110.7 billion. Critics fear rising deficits will push private credit costs higher as the government seeks funds.
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Battle Over Historic Value Divides Eunice Residents
In Eunice a clash grows between residents supporting preservation and those deeming many old buildings without historical significance. Wilma Wilcox backs demolition of vacant bars and clutter, while Tom and Jack Parker defend their run down properties and renovations, arguing bulldozing harms community history. The dispute follows a New Mexico Magazine feature prompting locals to weigh value of old versus modern structures.
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At a Glance Weather Outlook for Odessa Area Saturday
Extended forecast notes warm, humid Gulf air bringing isolated rain chances. Saturday highs near 90s with isolated afternoon storms and southeast to south winds 5 to 15 mph. Midland NWS data show 72 low today with 92 high yesterday and 60s to 70s across regions.
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Miller, 1964 GOP VP candidate, dies in Buffalo
William E. Miller, 69, longtime Republican congressman and former national chairman, died at Millard Fillmore Hospital after a stroke following weeks of illness. He had been hospitalized for diagnostic tests and had been in serious condition since last weekend. Miller ran with Barry Goldwater in 1964 as the Republican vice presidential nominee.
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Dam break floods Utah farmland and spreads to western states
A dam break released about 5 billion gallons of water across Utah farmland displacing 600 residents. Runoff-swollen Colorado River reservoirs were releasing water into 270 homes and businesses. The flood caused about 5.5 million dollars in damage across Arizona Nevada and California and threatened the tourist trade at peak summer season.
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