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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1985
Page
2
Jobless figures show Midland's May rate climbing to 4.5 percent from April's 4.3 and a year earlier 3.7. Labor analyst Paul Adams notes a steady unemployment flow with more workers leaving the area as firms readjust amid a sluggish economy.
Speakes says measures under study may aim to pressure Iran Syria and Libya for terrorism support. He notes discussions with Lebanon's government but not on the actions, and condemns videotapes of Amal militia hostages as reprehensible and exploiting families' anguish.
Rosen says orders for metal detectors are rising as fear of terrorism grows. The security industry notes increased demand from European airlines and expects more business. Insurance executives forecast higher sales for trip interruption and accident coverage linked to hijackings and aviation risks.
Democratic leaders accuse President Reagan of trying to bust the process and veto spending as talks on the 1986 budget stall. Rep. William H. Gray III says the president abandoned Senate Republicans, while Sen. Pete Domenici remains optimistic for a basic compromise in the coming days despite slow progress.
Odessa residents urge keeping the stop sign at 52nd Street and McKnight cross street amid safety concerns. Traffic Engineer Jack Hoffman cites a 1984 study showing 7000 vehicles per day and says volume does not justify a stop sign. He mentions possible fence adjustments to deter crossing near the schoolyard.
City officials approve a $19,549 contract with Monroe Systems for Business Inc to link the Odessa Police Department to state and national telecom networks. They also set a $59.70 unit cost for 600 refuse container bottoms and a $47,799.70 contract with Trans-Tex Supply Co for about 100 fire hydrants annually, funded from water maintenance.
On June 18 the Crockett Independent School District board heard teachers object to unfair low evaluations from 1981 to 1984 used for merit pay. Some cases will be reviewed for missed college credit and years with no evaluations. Appeals by Harriet Whiting Nina Lea Smith Jean Abbott were denied.
National Weather Service foresees a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms tonight in the Permian Basin with a low near 70 and southerly winds 5 to 15 mph. A 30 percent storm chance is in the Wednesday forecast with a high near 90 and winds 10 to 15 mph. Scattered showers and thunderstorms affected southern West Texas today, bringing minor flooding in the drought-stricken region and a flash flood watch issued for 25 counties along a San Angelo to El Paso line.
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