Ban on gas latches called a nuisance
OSHA proposes to lift a 10 year ban on latch-open gas nozzle devices at self service pumps. The agency says the rule is a nuisance to motorists and would align with fire code changes permitting use where local authorities allow. Comment period opens 30 days after publication.
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Thorne G. Auchter
Labor
Michael Volpe
Auchter
Federal Register
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Dant
Jeff Leiter
Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America
Interferon Shrinks Some Tumors In Cancer Patients
Synthetic human interferon caused temporary tumor shrinkage in four of eight advanced cancer patients in a Stanford study reported in JAMA. One breast cancer, two lymphoma, and one chronic leukemia patient showed modest regression after eight to 11 injections over 32 to 56 days, while the others showed no shrinkage. Researchers caution the small sample size and note patients may not feel better despite tumor activity.
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Sandra Horning
Draft agency swamped by late draft registrations
The head of the Selective Service System said new prosecutions for draft registration noncompliance are unlikely before early summer due to a deluge of forms from a grace period. Turnage noted 93.6 percent of eligible men are registered, with about 7.8 million registered and 535,000 not yet compliant, and said cross checks with Social Security will lead to warnings and possible prosecutions.
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Manhattan raid arrests tied to Brink's heist plan
FBI said two men Edward Lawrence Joseph, 29, of the Bronx, and Cecil Ferguson, 35, were arrested in dawn raids on Manhattan apartments. They face bank robbery and conspiracy charges related to the $1.6 million Brink's armored truck robbery last year. Six others, including Weather Underground and Black Liberation Army members, remain held as investigators say arrests hit a potential terrorist surge.
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Odessa Area Weather Outlook With Showers Possible Tonight
A mostly cloudy, mild pattern dominates with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight and Saturday. Lows around the mid 40s, highs near the low 70s, and southerly winds shifting to easterly. Nationwide lows ranged from 29 in Amarillo to 30s-40s in the northeast, with warming expected across Texas and scattered rain chances.
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Economic forecast signals tougher 1982 for multiple industries
U S Commerce Department analysts warn office building boom will worsen conditions in 1982 as non business travel declines and airline earnings fall in 1981 and early 82. No frills carriers like Ozark and Piedmont outperform while Pan Am and Eastern lag. Eastern bets on $900 million in new, fuel efficient aircraft. Mining energy and timber sectors expected to worsen, with Weyerhaeuser investing $800 million and computer aided sawmills. Semiconductor industry maintains R D to match rebound. Auto sector seen recovering slightly but GM unlikely to hit strong small car market. GM teams with Toyota for a California small car plant. Steel capacity shrinks from 160 to about 150 million tons. demand from autos may be offset by declines in construction and oil drilling. Petroleum exploration cut as energy prices fall. Bank of America profits down from fixed mortgage loans. shifts to variable rate mortgages.
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Warren Davis
Semiconductor Industry Association
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Dustry
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Odessa faces mounting costs in police courthouse site takings
Eminent domain actions rent the Odessa downtown plan as Warren Heagy receives 149 725 for his 2000 square foot law office at 217 W Third St. City officials warn further acquisitions may swell above budget while pending offers include a Red Cross building and a vacant boxing club site.
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Seabolt
Ector County
Warren Heagy
Third St
Heagy
Bob Bryant
Bryant
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Glenn Branton
Branton
North Grant Avenue
West Third Street
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Subscriptions and Delivery Rates for Daily and Sunday Access
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Odessa
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