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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1983

Page

2

Juries in capital murder case of John C Skelton scheduled

In Odessa the 161st Judicial District Court will begin jury selection March 21 in the capital murder case of John C Skelton, charged with the April 1982 bombing death of Joe Lee Neal. Former Ector County DA John Green reflects on death penalty duties and deterrence while noting evolved jury attitudes.

Odessa John C. Skelton Joe Lee Neal 161St Judicial District Court Skelton Ector County Bell County John Green Green Smith Sharp Abalos

Marines Halt 144man Patrol in Beirut Clash

In southern Beirut a 144 member U S Marine patrol was stopped by Israeli troops. Marines say the action was incorrect while Israeli sources describe a heated but friendly exchange before the patrol withdrew. The incident follows earlier jurisdictional disputes between Israeli forces and U S Marines in the area.

Beirut Lebanon U.S Steve Reuss Don Anderson Sapulpa Okla Tel Aviv

Mediator Reports Progress Toward Settlement Between Eastern Airlines and Union

Federal mediator Robert Harris said Eastern Airlines and its largest union were making progress under a midnight strike deadline. He noted both sides are attempting to bridge their differences but could not predict final success.

Hollywood Fla Eastern Airlines Robert Harris

Police detain hundreds before Ugandan soccer match

In Kampala police detained hundreds of people including peddlers and passersby before a Saturday soccer match after a government warning unemployed Ugandans to leave cities or face arrest. The move followed a tense security wake and regional disruptions.

Nsambya Kampala Nakivubo Stadium Villa Dynamo Defima Madagascar Uganda

Western reporters attacked by Polish officials over papal visit coverage

United press dispatches report the Polish Communist government accusing Western journalists of dishonest reporting about Pope John Paul II's June homecoming. Government fears focus on elite displeasure with negative coverage amid economic crises and solidarity marches.

Warsaw Poland John Paul II Jerzy Urban Solidarity

Odessa American newspaper info and delivery rates

Publication details for the Odessa American include address 222 E Fourth Street Odessa Texas 79700 and post office designation. Subscriptions are listed for daily and Sunday editions with a variety of rates and service hours for delivery issues.

Odessa American Fourth Street Odessa Texas P.O. Box Odessa Texas

Warm Sunny Weather Persists Across Regions

Weather service reports warm sunny conditions today into Monday with highs in the upper 70s and northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight will be cooler with lows near 40. Monday should warm to around 80 as clouds increase over Texas and a Gulf moisture flow interacts with an upper level low bringing light rain along the Rio Grande.

Weather Service Texas Gulf of Mexico Mexico Rio Grande Trans-Pecos South Texas North Texas West Texas

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