Odessa rehabilitations under fire as homes fall short
Stalled aged houses deteriorated during city led rehabilitation with critics citing shoddy workmanship. Councilwoman Burton backs current program after replacing director Bridges who was fired. Committee reviews bids and expands project area from Ada Street to Pool Road with grant limits raised to $10,000 to meet rising costs.
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Margaret Burton
Robbie Leonard
Leonard
Bill Bridges
Burton
City aides raise income limits for rehab program backlog
JA Dillard notes higher income eligibility to serve more households while a $200,000 1981-82 budget funds a waiting list of badly damaged homes. No 1982-83 CDBG funds set, though $300,000 in unspent grants could be allocated. Ratliff sues city after incomplete work and a protested $1,375 reduction. Neighbors report shoddy work and limited contractor help lingered since 1980 drought era windows remain too small for evaporative cooling.
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Ratliff
Don Dangerfield
HUD
Dallas
Thelma Sloan
Anderson Ave
Sloan
Hotel Chief Reports Conflicting Alarm System Signals
W E Rogers said investigators received conflicting guest reports on the hotel alarm and smoke detection system. Some guests heard the alarm, others said it did not go off. He noted the device sounded for about thirty seconds before stopping.
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W.E. Rogers
Rogers
Hotel fire claims four in Metairie wedding group
Four victims, including a Metairie family, died as guests fled heavy smoke after a hotel fire. Fire alarms failed for some, while guests escaped via floor windows and fire ladders. Two hospitalizations and seven deaths occurred as responders evacuated guests across two floors.
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Beaumont
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Metairie
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New Orleans
Carl Hooker
Joseph Ilvento
Boston
Patrick Belmon
France
Williams Faces Senate Expulsion Fight Over Abscam
The Abscam case puts Senator Williams under a potential expulsion vote after California Democrat Alan Cranston proposes censure as a lighter sanction. Williams asserts his innocence, claims FBI misconduct, and defends his long Senate tenure amid a drama of attendance, quorum, and public scrutiny.
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Georgia
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Wisconsin
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Indiana
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North Dakota
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Byrd proposes War Powers tweak on El Salvador troops
Senate leader Robert Byrd plans to amend the War Powers Act to require congressional approval before sending U S troops to El Salvador. He argues for a debate on gradual escalation as U S advisors and forces are discussed amid growing concerns over Salvadoran military prospects.
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U.S
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Byrd
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United States
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Bell seeks stay on refund and challenges PUC rate ruling
A Texas judge will rule Monday on Southwestern Bell’s bid to halt a refund it deems too large and to overturn the Public Utilities Commission’s decision raising rates by 243.7 million rather than 469.7 million. Bell contends extra costs justify an $89 million higher total, noting shifts from local to long distance tariffs in the final rate order.
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Texas
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Bell
Hume Cofer
Public Utilities Commission
PUC
Ill fated Air Florida 90 flight underpowered engines
Investigators said Air Florida Flight 90 pilot was getting about 28 percent less power due to false instrument readings as he rolled down the runway. Wreckage and flight recorders show engines worked properly but clogged engine sensors gave higher thrust readings. United Technologies engineer John Gavin testified that a high reading on the engine pressure ratio contributed to the error.
Odessa American Office Location Notice
The Odessa American publishes from 222 East Fourth Street Odessa Texas with a post office box on file. Inquiries and deliveries should address the Odessa location for staffing and distribution matters.
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Odessa
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Odessa Texas
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Permian Basin Week Forecast Adds Warm Up After Cold Start
National Weather Service Midland reports sunny to clear days with cool nights this week across the Permian Basin. Expect warmer highs through Monday, partly cloudy skies Tuesday with scattered showers and 10 to 15 mph winds, then mostly fair midweek. Rio Grande Valley to reach low 80s by Thursday. South Texas highs reach 60s to 70s with 40s to 50s lows.
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Austin
Victoria
Beaumont
Waco
Brownsville
Wichita Falls
North Texas
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