Koestler and wife found dead in London home
Renowned novelist Arthur Koestler aged 77 and his wife Cynthia were found dead at their west London residence in a tragedy reported by Press Association. Police, including Scotland Yard, investigate but released no details. Koestler, Hungarian born, authored Darkness at Noon lauded for exposing Stalinist purges.
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College to broadcast PBS signal boost to West Texas
Permian Basin College plans a satellite link from PBS Washington to Midland Odessa and Andrews Stanton on UHF Channel 36 reaching about 300000 people. A 4092000 grant request, matched by 1364000 college funds, will pay for a 5000 watt transmitter and 515000 watt antenna plus studio gear. Operating costs 86000 to 125000 include five salaries. The project aims to expand broadcasting training, air PBS programs, possibly show city council meetings, and offer televised courses within five years.
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Storm warning prompts emergency aid appeal across counties
A winter storm pushed east into Arizona and western Colorado with a watch issued by forecasters. The storm has caused more than 130 million dollars in property damage, per the state Office of Emergency Services. Thirty one counties planned to seek emergency aid from Governor George Deukmejian, who was expected to respond with a relief message.
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Queen Elizabeth II Tours California Amid Severe Storms
The British monarch canceled a ground tour in favor of air travel, arriving in San Francisco a day early. She expressed sympathy for Governor Deukmejian and California residents affected by unprecedented rainfall. The storm drenched the region with widespread damage to homes and businesses, Malibu surf wrecks, and a downtown Los Angeles tornado. Forecasters warned the system would move east to Colorado and Arizona.
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Pope John Paul II Visits Costa Rica to Share Pain of People
Pope John Paul I visits a San Jose hospital for disabled children and meets Costa Rican leaders as crowds fill streets for Mass in La Sabana Park. He calls for peace, reconciliation, and justice while underscoring his eight nation tour to share the pain of the people.
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Judge halts birth control notice rule for minors
A federal judge issued a permanent injunction stopping a rule that would require informing parents when daughters under 18 receive birth control aids. U S District Judge Thomas A Flannery said the regulation was invalid and beyond statutory authority. A prior temporary injunction had been issued in February and another New York judge had similar relief.
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House coalition paves alternative to Reagan gas plan
A group of over twenty House members unveiled an alternative strategy to the president's natural gas decontrol bill. It would curb take or pay contracts and limit producer pipeline deals to keep future gas prices below inflation. Speaker ONeill denies stepping down and plans to run again in 1984.
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Tip” O’neill Jr
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Police officer killed protecting schoolchildren in ambush
In Belfast a TRA guerrilla ambush killed a policeman serving as a crossing guard as dozens of Catholic primary schoolchildren screamed and fled in tears, according to a police spokesman.
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Odessa American subscription rates and contact details
The Odessa American lists daily and Sunday home delivery subscriptions with annual price $81 and Sunday only $42. It provides mailing address, post office details, delivery problems line, and contact numbers for changes and service inquiries.
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Weather shifts to cooler with scattered thundershowers statewide
Thunderstorms possible tonight with partly cloudy cooler conditions and a 20 percent chance of storms. Friday stays partly cloudy with 20 chance of storms, highs in the low 70s and 15 to 25 mph winds. Extensive rainfall and high winds possible as spring-like showers spread across Texas through Friday, with a warmup and cool nights in the Panhandle, North through South Texas.
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Ector County faces bond rating risk amid budget worries
County audits warn Moody's and S P could lower ratings if deficits persist as commissioners eye a fall bond election for courthouse annex, Road and Bridge HQ, and a westside sheriff substation. Cash shortfalls threaten debt service and may force emergency budget hearings.
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Miami officer pleads not guilty in Overtown shooting
Miami Officer Luis Alvarez pleaded innocent to manslaughter charges in the fatal shooting of a Black man, an incident that sparked two days of rioting in Miami's Overtown slum during a morning arraignment before Dade Circuit Judge David M. Gersten.
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