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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1983

Page

2

Storm damage tops 317 million in California toll

California storms have caused 317 million dollars in property damage since late January, with 114 million from storms Jan 21 to Feb 8 and 203 million from Feb 9 to March 7. The toll includes floods, damaged roads, submerged farmland, and 32 counties declared disaster areas as the state braces for continued rain and agricultural losses.

San Francisco California Alex Cunningham Office of Emergency Services CES Los Angeles County Malibu Billie Jean King Ventura County Simi Valley Sinaloa Los Angeles Los Angeles Convention Center

Surcharge debate eyed as fuel prices may rise

Texaco spokesman Eric Graves says passage of the bill would push higher gasoline costs with cash buyers subsidizing credit card users. Exxon station manager Jack Whicker notes credit card customers buy more fuel, while some surcharges could cover other products and services. Texas Oil Marketers Association cites major firms as charging surcharges and lawmakers urge upfront pricing clarity.

Texaco Eric Graves Graves Jack Whicker Exxon South Grant Avenue Interstate 20 Whicker Bay Area Texas Oil Marketers Association Mobil Amoco Phillips Conoco Cities Service Chevron Kerr-McGee

Tornadoes threaten Texas as Gulf air fuels storms

A storm system bringing tornadoes from the Gulf of Mexico moves into Texas with southerly air flow amplifying violence. Authorities report at least six twisters causing damage and minor injuries as NWS meteorologists note a southward shift in the pattern reducing northern cold intrusion this winter.

Lone Star State Gulf of Mexico Alexander Texas NWS Dave Martin

Cantil residents flee as earth opens in long crack

A mile long fissure and nearby sinkholes threaten Cantil California forcing two families from partially collapsed homes and risking the town's water supply. Officials say ground drops up to 15 to 20 feet in places and the cause may be Garlock Fault activity or a collapsed underground riverbed from recent storms.

Cantil Calif Kern County 2Nd District Ben Austin Austin Los Angeles

Odessa American Publication Notice and Subscriptions

The Odessa American lists daily and Sunday editions with mail and home delivery subscriptions. Includes pricing for various plans and contact details for postal changes and delivery inquiries.

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