Bush presses Soviets on secrecy over Chernobyl accident
Vice President George Bush urged Moscow to release more information about the Chernobyl disaster, calling the secrecy unconscionable. He noted the Soviets had given some details after his remarks and warned that health effects may be delayed. Officials said two killed, 18 in serious condition, with health impacts extending several miles from the plant.
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Washington
George Bush
Soviet Union
Bush
Andrews Air Force Base
Chicago
Chernobyl
U.S
Moscow Communist Party
Boris Yeltsin
ARD
West Germany
Yeltsin
United States
Kiev
Harold Denton
The
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Denton
U.S Interagency
Lee Thomas
Environmental Protection Agency
Ex salesman pedals to own rhythm
Travis Fails, 35, once a traveling salesman now leads a routine of biking to a bank at Grandview Avenue each morning for chat and a drink. He collects Social Security disability after a 1977 crash and stops at Whataburger for coffee at noon, where staff describe him as friendly and non disruptive.
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Travis Fails
Fails
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
Muskingum Ave
Grandview Avenue Bank
Ruth Laughery
First Federal
Laughery
Whataburger
Eighth St
Joyce Roberson
Roberson
Polling Spots Ready for Primary Elections
About 12 000 voters will vie for elbow space at the polls today in state and county party primaries. Ector County Clerk Lucille Wolz predicted voters would cast ballots between 7 am and 7 pm for Democratic and Republican nominees for governor lieutenant governor attorney general and local offices including county commissioners and justices of the peace.
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Ector County
Lucille Wolz
Gubernatorial Candidates Compete for Page 13A Coverage
Republican and Democratic voting precincts feature in-depth races as candidates campaign across districts. Voters monitor responses, with analysts weighing early polling data and candidate positions ahead of the upcoming election. Local reports emphasize key precincts and turnout projections.
New superintendent prepares for duties
Jody Snider reports on Hugh Hayes the newly hired Ector County schools superintendent. He says he aims to boost teacher morale and pursue education reforms while facing budget cuts and a possible bond election to fund classrooms. Hayes predicts a challenging year or two ahead.
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Ector County
Hugh Hayes
Hayes
Pipeline project to bring up to 600 jobs to Permian Basin
Pacific Texas Pipeline plans a 1.66 billion project from the West Coast to Midland carrying 1 million barrels daily. Construction starts this summer with about 100 permanent local positions. Odessa swears in mayor Don Carter after a runoff win and notes council member Jaime Rodriguez also won. First-time jobless claims in Odessa surge with TEC predicting continued double-digit unemployment. Medical Center Hospital retains Medicare accreditation under new rule after a prior suspension. Reeves County jail project advances as a 150-bed wing nears occupancy. Odessa to host four town hall meetings as ECISD enrollment declines. some families still moving to town.
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Pacific Texas Pipeline and Transportation Co
Permian
West
Pecos
Bill Jonas
U.S
Western District of Texas
Reeves County
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Medical Center Hospital
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Jaime Rodriguez
Ector Junior High School
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