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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1983

Page

2

Winter storm toll rises as crews battle freezing cold

Storms sweep from Nevada to New England killing at least 15 and powering outages mark Rochester New York as icy conditions grip the Great Lakes region. A separate federal civil rights trial in New Orleans opened with photos shown to three beating victims who could not identify seven officers charged in the Neupert slaying.

Associated Press Nevada New England Dixie California Oregon Colorado Dallas New Orleans

Odessa considers mass transit franchise and annexation

Council weighing a $146,314 first year budget and a non profit or for profit mass transit system to be funded via stock sales and a Dallas co op loan. City seeks service plan approval and two readings for franchise. Annexation of land at Newcomb and Iola Drives also discussed amid hydrogen sulfide risk concerns.

Sims Dick Sivalls Sivalls John Harrison Joel Roberts Houston Seabolt Odessa Dallas Jack Dillard Department of Housing and Community Development Federal Department of Transportation Gordon May Midland Midtran Jim Johnson

Governors in focus with mixed reviews across parties

The report lists multiple governors with contemporary quotes on their performance and re election prospects. Names include Edward King Michael Dukakis Dick Thornburgh Bob Graham Lamar Alexander Charles Robb Jay Rockefeller Robert List Anne Gorsuch Bruce Babbitt and others in commentary on competence and political standing.

Edward King Massachusetts Michael Dukakis Richard Snelling Vermont Bob Graham Florida Robert List Nevada James) Watt Gorsuch Burford Anne Gorsuch Bruce Babbitt Arizona

Abilene Tragedy: 4-Year-Old Girl Dies in Fire

In Abilene a 4-year-old girl Melinda Perrault died after apparently panicking and entering a fire gutted southside residence. Fire Chief Rex Jones said authorities found her in a front room Monday night after responders knocked down the blaze. The incident follows a swift search through the home.

Abilene Melinda Perrault Rex Jones Jones

Permian Basin Weather Forecast Sees Mild, Partly Cloudy Skies

Weather outlook for the Permian Basin predicts partly cloudy, mild conditions with highs in the mid 60s and 10 to 15 mph winds on Wednesday, and similar slight warming through the period. Tonight remains partly cloudy with lows in the mid 30s and similar wind speeds.

Permian Basin Texas West South National Weather Service Midland Regional West Texas Panhandle

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