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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1983

Page

2

Attack on U S Embassy in San Salvador Leaves No Casualties

Gunfire and a rocket strike hit the U S Embassy in San Salvador as assailants in two passing vehicles fired on the building. No injuries were reported. The rocket exploded near the embassy wall, while windows on a second floor were shattered. Security forces reinforced the scene as local guards returned fire, according to U S officials.

San Salvador el Salvador U.S Donald Hamilton Hamilton Cmdr Albert Schaufelberger

Rabies Policy Discussed by Midland County Officials

On May 31 the rabies department reported findings while Commissioner C Wallace Craig criticized the handler for poor judgment in failing to bring in two animals. County Judge William Adders supported stricter rules for picking up suspected rabid animals as the Muses noted about 400 dollars spent on their daughter's rabies shots. No changes were made to weekend and holiday pickup policy.

Muses C. Wallace Craig William Adders Midland County

County weighs trapper help to curb rabies outbreak

From 1A, officials consider enlisting state trapper Bill Powers to assist Ector County in rabies control. McGinnis doubts his effectiveness citing limited equipment for skunk populations. Midland counts 31 rabies cases this year with two in June and a domestic animal case this month. Coy Willis notes seven rabies cases in Ector County since January 1.

Bill Powers Bill Rice Freeman Midland Animal Control Midland County Coy Willis Ector County

Pope Paul II aims for church backed neo-Solidarity union in Poland

CBS News cites unidentified sources that Pope Paul II brokered a tentative deal with Poland's military government to establish a church led labor group without Lech Walesa and to set up a church run bank aiding farmers and small businessmen. The pact was said to be advanced before his eight day trip, with formal approval given in Poland. Separately, Reagan scheduled a nationally televised news conference at 7 p.m. CDT to address Carter's debate briefing book and possible re election.

Washington Paul II Poland Lech Walesa CBS News Vatican Paul I CBS Reagan Carter

CIA aided Chad rebels to counter Khadafy in 1981

CBS News reports the CIA covertly supported Chad rebels led by Hissene Habre in early 1981 with about 10 million dollars in aid. The move aimed to deter Libyan leader Muammar Khadafy after Libya sent 7000 troops, with Khadafy withdrawing his forces in November 1981.

Washington Central Intelligence Agency Chad Muammar Khadafy CBS News CIA Hissene Habre Khadafy CBS

Odessa American static header and delivery notice

The document shows postal and subscription details for The Odessa American including address, year 1983 copyright, and rates for daily and Sunday editions. It lists mail subscription prices for various terms and notes delivery problems contact information and a postmaster address.

Fourth Street Odessa Texas Tex P.O Tyr Imo

Severe Thunderstorms Hit West Texas causing Damages

Strong winds damaged airplanes and hangers at Seymour airport and toppled a drive in theater screen. Tornado reports and heavy rainfall hit towns including Vera, Knox County, and Seymour while Fort Worth and Lake Meredith saw downpours. Eight people were rescued near Amarillo as winds up to 60 mph capsized a boat.

Seymour Texas National Weather Service Fort Worth Concho Valley San Angelo Lake Meredith Amarillo Knox County Vera Department of Public Safety Aspermont Knox City

Council Debates Annexation and Industrial Districts

Foreman warns against hasty annexation as council weighs adding industrial districts outside city limits. Councilman Sivalls notes benefits are limited by tax rules and sales tax avoidance. Ridgewood resident Roehl argues against expansion citing a 24 to 1 survey showing residents prefer holding current boundaries.

Dick Sivalls Siralls Sivalls Ridgewood Jerome Roehl Roehl Odessa

Annexation debate over Midland residents and emergency response

At a Monday public hearing residents debated annexation with Odessa like protection and rapid emergency response cited. Supporters argued water insurance and closer fire police protection while opponents warned of tax burdens and keeping the industrial park.

Jim Raymond Bankhead Highway Roehl Ridgewood Odessa Jean Berridge Patti Connor Midland Fire Department Perkins Wayne Grainger Grainger Twig Enterprises Inc Bonefield Ave Ginger Harless County Road County of Midland Ridgewood Subdivision U.S. 80 Liberty Bank and Trust Mision

Supreme Court voids life without parole for minor crimes

The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, ruled that a life sentence without parole for relatively minor crimes like writing a bad check is cruel and unusual. The ruling voided Jerry Helm’s South Dakota life term and noted the punishment was disproportionately severe.

Washington Supreme Court Jerry Helm South Dakota Lewis F. Powell Helm Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Commission High Court Texas Powell

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