British skeptical of peace in Falklands crisis
Argentine Deputy Foreign Minister Enrique Ros heads to the United Nations to pursue a diplomatic solution amid British skepticism and warning of more bombing. The Times of London reports a possible Royal Marines landing as early as Monday, while Britain vows to bomb the Falklands airstrip if needed and refuses to rule out striking Argentine mainland airfields.
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MuseAir Faces FAA Rule Clamp Amid Route Limitation Fight
MuseAir faces separate violations under the Federal Aviation Act as unapproved flights trigger civil penalties and possible suspension of its operating certificate. The Feb 18 rule change caps new MuseAir flights to select airports amid an air traffic controller strike, with FAA spokesman Dennis Feldman citing constrained airspace and 84 percent controller capacity. MuseAir founder Mike Muse blames established carriers, notably Southwest Airlines, for stalling market entry, while Southwest says many carriers face similar restraints and seeks added service to Midland Odessa.
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Laser treatment arrests blinding eye disease nationwide
Washington AP reports a laser beam therapy can halt a previously untreatable eye disease by sealing off abnormal retinal vessels. NIH urges immediate use to save sight for about 13,000 elderly Americans next year, with early treatment showing up to 70 percent prevention of blindness in studies.
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Jobless Toll Climbs to 9 Percent as Slump Persists
An economist says high unemployment is the inflation tradeoff while officials warn rates may rise further before easing. Since last summer, unemployment has jumped 2.2 points to 9 percent by March, equaling the postwar 1975 peak with about 9.9 million unemployed nationwide.
West Odessa Protest Pushes for Unified Action Over Desegregation Suit
West Odessa residents urged unity to keep Ector High School open amid a U S Justice Department desegregation suit filed in 1971. While some favored filing against the federal government or forming a new district, others called for a combined community effort with Southsiders and North/East Odessans to sustain the school. The Parents for Quality Neighborhood Schools group sought intervenor status. a May hearing on the district plan is expected, with delays potentially aiding protesters.
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Ector County
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Howry Missing After Lunch At Fast Food Spot
Odessa police report Happy Howry from Newell Road purchased ham burgers with his mother, read the Sunday paper, and left. Friends describe him as punctual, kind, and a neighborhood beacon while Big Spring authorities search his abandoned car for clues.
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Smith defends school busing and prayer limits
Attorney General William French Smith says an anti busing measure is constitutional and the department could defend a bill denying Supreme Court jurisdiction over voluntary school prayer. He notes Congress lacks unlimited authority over cases the high court may hear, amid pressure from conservatives to curb federal court power.
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Appeals court sides with Communist Party over disclosure rule
The 2nd Circuit unanimously upheld a lower court ruling that the Communist Party need not disclose campaign contributor names under an election law. The court said FEC overstepped First Amendment protections by targeting an unpopular minority party.
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Odessa American delivery and mail subscription notice
Postal notice from Odessa American announces home delivery and mail subscription options with rates and contact details. Includes address for change of address and telephone numbers for delivery issues and subscription inquiries.
Sunny and Warmer Saturday Likely Across Texas
The forecast indicates sunny weather and warmer conditions on Saturday with highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. southeast Texas may see lingering showers today while West Texas warms. near 70s to 90s by region with a chance of storms in extreme southwest Monday.
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