Police close case on Atlanta child killings mass murder ruling
Police end the investigation of the Atlanta child killings by branding Wayne Williams a mass murderer for 21 slayings beyond the 2 convicted. The task force to be disbanded March 8, with remaining cases handled by regular homicide squads.
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Fulton County
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Whatley
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Alvin Binder
ABC News
Oil price rebates cut by three majors across the West
Major oil companies SOCAL Shell Mobil canceled dealer rebates and slashed wholesale prices, signaling lower West gasoline costs. SOCAL Chevron cut six cents, Shell seven to eight, Mobil four to five per gallon. Analysts predict further cuts passing to motorists amid falling demand.
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Odessa American postal notice brief and rates
Local newspaper notice outlines mailing details for the Odessa American in Odessa Texas. It lists subscription options daily and Sunday rates, delivery contact numbers, and postal service instructions for address changes and delivery problems.
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Odessa
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P.O
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Weather forecast for West Texas and state highlights
Warm windy conditions prevail in Odessa with highs near 80 and lows in the 40s. Dense fog limited visibility in Beaumont Port Arthur and coastal areas prompting a travelers advisory while other regions see mixed skies and cooler nights into the weekend.
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Beaumont-Port Arthur
Williams murder trial costs Fulton County near two hundred thousand
Atlanta AP report states Wayne B Williams nine week murder trial cost Fulton County taxpayers about 195000 to 200000. The case involved 28 young black victims and resulted in a two life terms sentence with an appeal planned.
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Wayne B. Williams
Fulton County
Leroy Stynchcombe
Nathaniel Cater
Jimmy Ray Payne
Superior Court
Clarence Cooper
Reagan backs decontrol of US natural gas
Wayne Jones of Perry Gas in Odessa says decontrol will not hurt his operations though deep drillers may gain in the short term and face tougher selling later. Industry officials regret the move but accept the reasons. About 60 percent of U.S. gas is labeled new gas and will be fully decontrolled by Jan 1 1985. Old gas above 15000 feet remains price controlled. below is new gas. Reagan argues decontrol boosts domestic production and reduces imports, while a windfall profits tax remains a contested possibility with congressional leaders skeptical.
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Perry Gas Companies
Odessa
White House
American Petroleum Institute
Institute
Reagan
U.S
Permian
Breakthrough in pain relief via patient controlled analgesia
University of Kentucky researchers report that a portable morphine pump lets post surgical patients self administer pain relief, reducing overall morphine use and speeding recovery. The team notes improved outcomes, potential to ease nursing workloads, and plans to approach the FDA with final proposals.
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Lexington
University of Kentucky
David Graves
Journal of the American Medical Association
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
United States
Thomas Foster
Foster
Ward O. Griffen Jr
Social Security plans $478 million computer upgrade
The Social Security Administration unveiled a five year plan costing 478 million dollars to modernize its aging computer system. Health secretary Schweiker warned that current flaws could disasterously affect millions of vulnerable citizens while Commissioner Swahn noted monthly checks rely on a fragile system. The GAO has criticized the computers in 32 reports since 1974 and onetime IG findings showed benefits paid to dead people for up to 15 years.
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Social Security Administration
Health and Human Services
Richard S. Schweiker
John A. Swahn
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Inspector General of Health and Human Services
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