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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1986
Page
2
Officials say the reactor may still burn at reduced levels and that most dangerous gases had already been released. The task force used Swedish data to estimate a two day radiation release of 20 to hundreds of rems to the whole body, with 100 rems causing severe sickness and 500 rems fatal.
County Clerk Wolz said a November polling primary looks promising as party chairwomen distribute supplies to polling places. Tabulation supervisor Skip Fulkerson reported a Friday pre election test of card reader and mainframe counting equipment went smoothly, taking about 15 minutes to run pre counted ballots at 100 W. Third St. Data Processing Department.
The task force reports thyroid radiation could range from 200 rems to thousands of rems with high uncertainty due to no readings from the site. A chest X-ray is 20 to 30 millirems, while U.S. exposure from natural sources averages 100 to 200 millirems yearly. The State Department urges women of child bearing age and children to avoid Poland. experts will study conditions and monitor the radiation situation.
Texarkana education veteran, 45, named new Ector County Independent School District superintendent starting July 1. He will manage 2,721 employees and 25,671 students, facing an $82 million annual budget and funding losses from declining oil prices. The three year contract pays $85,000 annually, a $20,000 raise from Texarkana.
Hayes warns a 22-student limit for early grades could pose a big problem if enrollment falls during the oil slump. Holm links third and fourth grade limits to a possible bond proposal up to 9 million to add classrooms, with a 1988 completion deadline. They note past bonds, building plans, and enrollment as key factors while planning next steps.
A local resident known as Travis Fails, once a street snow cone vendor, enjoys daily bicycle rides and an organ hobby. He spends afternoons at Whataburger for coffee, then returns home to watch TV and play his Hammond organ. His father, Randy Fails, notes his talent and self taught style.
National Weather Service reports cloudy to partly cloudy skies with a less than 20 percent chance of isolated afternoon thundershowers. Today highs reach the upper 80s with southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. tonight lows in the upper 50s. Extended West Texas forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy statewide, cooler Panhandle, and scattered thunderstorms in the Panhandle. Readings from Midland Regional Airport show a Friday high of 82 and low of 53.
The Odessa American announces publication details including postal stamps and subscription rates. It lists address, post office status, and mail delivery options while noting tax applicability and delivery problems contact.
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