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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1987
Page
1
A new statewide speed limit of 65 mph applies to interstate highways and takes effect this weekend in Texas. In the Permian Basin drivers must reduce to 55 mph while in Odessa and Midland during the passage through the area.
President Reagan proposed minor tax changes and a fee cut to address rising oil imports while urging faster filling of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. He called on Congress to pass energy proposals, drawing mixed reactions from industry and environmental groups. The March Energy Department study warned imports could reach half of U.S. consumption by the mid-1990s and suggested a protective tariff.
Gov. Bill Clements signed a proclamation raising the rural interstate limit to 65 mph starting Saturday. The change covers about 2,441 miles of Texas interstates outside urban areas, leaving urban and federal/state highways at 55 mph. The governor noted motorists’ support and cited oil embargo impacts on Texas.
A list includes Barbee, Betty Jones, Ingrid Zeeck, Joann Price, Mary Alice Tidwell, Janet Koonce and Clarice Mills. Barbee said the compass will help pilots check.
FDIC Chairman L William Seidman warned that the Savings and Loan Insurance Corp faces a $25 billion hole as healthy thrifts may shift to the FDIC fund. He noted the House backed a $5 billion two year rescue, with exit fees allowing strong S&Ls to transfer coverage at low cost, avoiding the FSLIC burden.
After a 25 minute interview in El Paso Mauro and Maria Chavez de Zubia became the first illegal immigrants in the Western District of Texas authorized to work under the new law. INS presented the cards in a brief ceremony. The couple said the cards signify freedom and responsibility for their U S residency. Their children, Marissa and Sandra, were born in the United States.
A ruling on a media request for documents about the dismissal of former Deputy Police Chief K R Jones should come within two weeks, Assistant Attorney General Susan Garrison said Wednesday. Odessa American and KOSA TV sought reports audits evaluations and investigations in December 1986. The city released the full set of Jones dismissal documents to the Aftor.
FBI inquiry focuses on documents sought by The Odessa American and KOSA-TV denied access by Odessa officials. The probe concerns alleged gambling in Odessa linked to the December 1986 dismissal of former Deputy Police Chief K R Jones. The Texas Open Records Act request seeks an AG ruling on releasing investigative information held by Ector County authorities.
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