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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1983
Page
1
San Angelo Central defeated Permian Tuesday behind two home runs. The game highlights include key homers and solid defense as Central secured the win on home turf.
A former coma patient who was among two in history to appear to recover from a vegetative state has died. The development is noted on page 2D of the edition, reflecting a rare case that drew medical attention at the time.
Washington AP reports consumer prices fell 0.2 percent last month as gasoline dropped 6.7 percent and fuel oil fell 4.7 percent, marking only the second such decline since 1965. Food and housing held steady while medical care rose 0.8 percent and overall 1983 CPI may meet 3.9 percent.
President Reagan will address the nation at 7 p.m. urging support for a 9.5 percent rise in the 1984 defense budget. He will cite the 2 week old Soviet Military Power study as justification while a defense watchdog alleges deceptive tactics and misused intelligence.
U S District Judge approves a settlement in Ixtoc I spill suits with SEDCO paying over 2.1 million to Texas coastal businesses. Shrimpers fishermen motel and hotel owners sought 350 million in four class actions over 1979 spill that fouled Texas beaches.
An Ector County family sues Major Electric Co. Inc. and Mid-America Pipeline Co. claiming negligence led to the March 15 propane fire in West Odessa that injured four family members and killed six. Attorneys say damages sought are in the millions.
Odessa College President Philip T. Speegle told staff that a four-year status for the University of Texas of the Permian Basin has a better chance than ever. He cautioned against public opposition and said OC would not lose jobs if UTPB expands. The plan aims to raise UTPB enrollment from 1,850 toward 2,500 as higher education leaders craft cooperative strategies.
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