Economic recovery signals abound
The Dow hit a record 1,130.71 helped by optimism on the economy as January construction spending surged, with outlays across sectors pointing to a robust recovery. The leading index rose 3.6 percent, the strongest since 1950, while coincident indicators advanced 0.6 percent.
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West Coast Storm Rages Inland Hitting California
A major coastal storm pushes inland drenching California with high winds and up to 10 inches of rain while parts of Arizona Colorado brace for heavy snow. More than 7,000 fled homes as floods mudslides and two tornadoes struck Pasadena and downtown Los. Nine killed, 25 injured, two missing, 210,000 power outages, and Sierra Nevada snow totals reach seven feet.
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Explosion in GreenvilleLaundry room devastates complex kills one
A powerful gas explosion in a Greenville laundry room destroyed part of an apartment complex early today. One body was found in a pool, 13 injured, many residents likely students from East Carolina University. Investigators suspect a gas dryer malfunction.
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Odessa American contact and delivery rates notice
Public notice text from The Odessa American outlines mail subscription options and rates for daily and Sunday delivery, with phone contact and postal address details. It lists prices for six month, three month, and monthly subscriptions and specifies daily or weekend delivery times.
Weather snapshot outlines mild Texas conditions with showers
A storm system nears Texas bringing showers and thundershowers tonight through Thursday. Odessa tonight is partly cloudy with a 20 percent storm chance and low 50s, south winds 15 to 20 mph. Thursday will be partly cloudy with a 20 percent storm chance, highs in the mid 70s, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph and gusts. Overnight readings across Texas show a wide temperature spread from 35 at Marfa to 65 at McAllen, with northerly and easterly winds in the south and westerly winds generally under 10 mph. The forecast calls for showers eastward through Thursday and unseasonably warm temps, as travel advisories persist for reduced visibilities in South and Southeast Texas.
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Federal probe widens over hit list claim
Representative John Dingell confirmed a list exists and will be part of a broader House Energy and Commerce investigations subcommittee inquiry. He accuses the Reagan administration of stonewalling and says documents have not been supplied despite subpoenas.
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Grand jury may take up case as jury terms near end
Holmes said a new grand jury may be needed or current jurors could indict before their terms expire. Texas Ranger Havida with Ranger Coleman led the nine month investigation and submitted the final report on Feb 14. The inquiry followed Curtis Winn’s March 1982 discovery that a clerk issued motor vehicle renewal stickers and kept state fees without reporting them.
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