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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1986

Page

2

Chernobyl listed as the worst nuclear accident yet

U N atomic energy officials say the Chernobyl disaster is by far historys worst nuclear accident though Soviet experts are gaining control. Radiation still leaks from reactor 4 as it is entombed in concrete for a lengthy cooling period. Blix says radioactive consequences and environmental releases are more serious than any prior incident while core temperatures fall and China syndrome is not imminent. Evacuations and school departures affect Kiev area residents as a bone-marrow team aids victims in Moscow.

Moscow U.N. Atomic Energy Agency Chernobyl Hans Blix International Atomic Energy Agency Blix China Leningrad Black Sea Kiev Europe

Fort Stockton Exhibit Displays Ancient Mammal Tusks Found Nearby

Warnock, a Reeves County educator, unveils a three tusk display recovered within seven miles of the museum. The 5 foot long ivory pieces, restored after damage, illustrate a 20 000 year old ecosystem on an ancient animal pathway from the Bering Sea land bridge to South America.

Warnock Glass Mountains Bering Sea Land Bridge South America Reeves County Fort Stockton Mary Kay Shannon Georgia

Mammoth tusks headline Trans-Pecos dig display

Warnock describes a new museum exhibit featuring colossal mammoth tusks found near Fort Stockton. He notes the 13 foot tall animal lived 20,000 years ago in a water rich Trans-Pecos landscape and that early humans left behind tools and bones at the dig site.

Warnock Trans-Pecos

Foot reflexology touted as general health aid in Odessa

Kinney a 54 year old podiatrist described feet based reflexology as a general treatment not tied to specific diseases. Rosa Lee Cooley 75 Odessa’s first podiatrist notes feet can reflect overall health and cites oil field workers with heel spurs and foot trauma from steel mills. Yoder notes workers risk from dropped objects and equipment in oil fields.

Kinney Rosa Lee Cooley Cooley Odessa Washington Ave Yoder

Reflexology claims at health center draw mixed views

Betty Jones at ForniaA Vann's Health Center says applying pressure to foot areas can open energy flow and relieve blockages. Kinney notes she treats her grandson for infections and asthma, while skeptics cite massage parlor reputations and low medical training among practitioners.

Vann’s Health Center Betty Jones Jones Kinney Cooley

Judge cites worsening 1982 construction decline

Midland area report notes contractor Jimmy Moore on Wednesday described a deeper slump since 1982. A federal prosecutor on Thursday forecast that this week’s embezzlement conviction of former Odessa banker may not be the last, as a jury found Max Malone, former president of the bank, guilty.

Jimmy Moore Midland — A Odessa Max Malone

Permian Bank Convicted on Thirteen Embezzlement Counts

iA Permian Bank and Trust now Permian Bank faced 13 counts of embezzlement and misapplication. Malone becomes the second area bank president convicted within a year. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jim Bly indicated the FBI inquiry into Permian Basin banking practices remains active.

Permian Bank and Trust Permian Bank Malone U.S Jim Bly ‘Nship FBI Permian Basin

Fair and windy day forthcoming across Permian Basin forecast

The National Weather Service says Permian Basin will have fair skies today with highs near 90 and 10 to 20 mph winds. Tonight and Sunday look clear with lows in the mid 90s and highs in the low 90s as reported by Midland Regional Airport officials.

Permian National Weather Service Midland Texas Finis Clay Bratcher Schleicher County Weather Service Val Verde County South West Midland Regional

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