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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1982
Page
2
Shuttle commander Lousma reports feeling fine as the crew begins major checks on the 50 foot mechanical arm and experiments. Thermal tests dominate the schedule with sun exposure planned for 25.2 hours to heat surfaces to 250 degrees and shade cooling to 215 degrees below zero.
Flight director Tom Holloway said a single auxiliary power unit issue during liftoff could be managed as NASA prepared for a full duration flight. He noted similar problems on prior flights but reaffirmed three APUs were operational and the mission would proceed toward return to Earth next Monday at White Sands New Mexico.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. AP reports the shuttle water spray boiler in the 36 inch stainless tank used to cool auxiliary power units failed on the first three flights. The No 3 APU overheated inside eight minutes into flight Monday prompting shutdown.
Supreme Court upholds Charles McElroy’s federal conviction for interstate transportation of forged checks even without proof checks were forged before crossing state lines. McElroy used stolen blank checks from a Youngstown union local to buy a sports car in Pittsburgh and a boat in Beaver Falls.
Scientists aboard Alvin observed hot water vents in organic-rich muds driving rapid petroleum formation as light oil fractions rose to the surface. The process mirrors a refinery cracking tower, producing tars, waxes, and diesel, with bacteria mats thriving around vent sites.
Dr Holger Jannasch reports Beggia bacteria found near vents are unusually large and visible to the naked eye, three times bigger than prior records and covering the vent area. Grassle describes clam grabs on mud, revealing hundreds of individuals and a primitive clam group yet unidentified. Seafloor spreading measured at about five inches per year at Acapulco site.
Berry told commissioners the airport board has reservations about charging through the fence operators 1 percent of gross income. He proposed a fuel slowage tax as a fairer gauge, charging pilots a set county tax on fuel regardless of supplier. Stedling noted some aviation group support for the rate if fair to all, as commissioners discussed other actions.
The county accepted a deed for over four acres at Farm to Market 1936 and West University, paying $16 though appraised at $59,000. A retention basin will be built and land acquisition continues for a flood drainage project toward Monahans Draw. Also scheduled a bingo election for August, with potential $10,000 cost.
The Odessa American is a daily and Sunday paper published in Odessa Texas. It provides mailing and post office details including publication frequency and annual subscription cost, and lists post office and address information for subscribers and changes.
The National Weather Service in Midland reports no rain today as skies clear tonight. Highs in the low 70s, tonight's lows near 40, westerly winds 10 to 15 mph through Monday. A funnel cloud sighted near Dassa tta caused no damage.
Draper notes ground level readings reflect emissions from the stack and processing equipment. Readings will be taken periodically again this week and next, with a two week window to obtain necessary information. If no improvement, state officials may seek a temporary restraining order. The civil suit against Permian Chemical and Dorchem remains ongoing in District Court.
Texas AG and Air Control Board sue Dorchem and Permian Chemical for alleged hydrochloric acid emissions from 1978 to 1982. The state seeks maximum fines and a permanent injunction to prevent future violations. Separate civil suits by Sunset Memorial Gardens Getty Oil and Chemcentral seek about 500000 in damages.
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