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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1983

Page

2

Thousands protest in Poland as Solidarity rallies clash

Tens of thousands of Solidarity supporters held May Day protests across 20 Polish cities, clashing with riot police. One man died in Nowa Huta amid violence, with authorities saying the death may not be directly linked to the disturbances.

Associated Press Warsaw Poland Solidarity Nowa Huta Baltic Gdansk Lech Walesa Old Town Ryszard Smagura Walesa Wojciech

Reagan Visited Vietnam Memorial in Surprise Stop

President Reagan walked slowly past the Vietnam War Memorial names carrying pink and pale yellow flowers. He spent seven minutes at the monument near the White House on a spring day, his first unannounced visit, amid onlookers and bouquets wilting in the sun.

Washington Reagan Monument White House

Odessa 7 Pamasitan Daily Schedule Notice

The notice lists Odessa 7 Pamasitan daily operations with pricing and cutoffs. It notes a 7 am daily start and a Saturday Sunday deadline at 10 30 am for early bird submissions or services.

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Alaska Remains Richest State by Per Capita Income

Alaska residents averaged $15,200 income in 1982 while Mississippi posted $7,792. The national average was $11,056, with per capita income rising 5.3 percent from 1981 to 1982 amid 5.6 percent inflation.

Washington Alaska Mississippi Commerce Department

Dubberstein widow questions cause of death

In Washington AP report, medical examiner says Waldo H. Dubberstein died from a shotgun wound consistent with a personal safety related incident, while his estranged wife Marie doubts he killed himself and says he did not appear despondent at dinner Thursday night.

Washington Waldo H. Dubberstein Pentagon Libya Dubberstein Marie

Odessa Weather Outlook Keeps Warm, Sunny Skies Ahead

Weather officials from Midland regional airport say Odessa will enjoy several days of fair skies and warm temperatures with tonight and Tuesday highs in the upper 70s. Northwesterly winds 10 to 15 mph, lows mid 40s. East Texas remains warm and humid behind a cold front. West Texas shows 40s to 60s. Readings from Midland: high 88, low 62 with no precipitation in the last 24 hours. Extended forecast calls for mostly fair conditions in West Texas with a slight warming trend and scattered showers possible north and east.

Odessa National Weather Service Midland Texas Red River Big Spring Big Bend West Texas Panhandle Amarillo Brownsville Wirfis Midland Regional North Texas

Hancock letter apologizes for untimely remarks in county dispute

A letter from 1A official Hancock explains regret for controversial words about commissioners. He says the mistake is learned, presses no further action, and notes original story omitted his caveat in describing opinions. Precinct 4 Commissioner Hammond reacts emotionally but supports dropping the matter. Local officials Jan Fisher, David Childers, Bryan Henderson, and Julian Pressly could not be reached for comment.

Hancock Precinct 4 Willie Hammond Ector County Hammond Jan Fisher David Childers Bryan Henderson Julian Pressly

Contempt Motion Over Permian Chemical Emissions

Judge notes improvements at Permian Chemical but witnesses report emissions since the 1982 contempt finding. State files new contempt motion alleging hydrochloric gas releases in violation of clean air laws. Six civil suits are pending, including Pamela Styles and her 9 year old daughter's $1 million personal injury claim against the Odessa plant.

Lee Permian Chemical Texas Air Control Board Connally Pamela Styles Odessa Styles Permian Chemical Plant

Language study drive prompts France trips for students

Don Whitmore of Texas Woman's University urges language programs to motivate learners by sending college students and some adults to France over spring break. He critiques a prevalent ho hum attitude to foreign language and stresses U S readiness for international affairs. Rodgers and Terrell comment on provincial attitudes.

France Don Whitmore Texas Woman’s University Texas Foreign Language Association United States Whitmore

Nuke dump hearings planned in Texas amid governor’s objections

The Department of Energy plans hearings in Hereford Tulsa and Panhandle cities on a possible high level nuclear waste repository in the Panhandle. Governor Mark White objects and is described as naturally disturbed by the plan. Steven A. Frishman notes the hearings were scheduled over the governor.

Washington Mark White Department of Energy Texas Panhandle Hereford Tulsa Steven A. Frishman Frishman

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