11 May 1986
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1986
Page
1
The item outlines a newspaper page section covering bridge business classified listings and features. It mentions Dear Abby entertainment guidance and an entertainment forum, indicating a curated guide to features across interest areas. The notice signals a page aggregating columns, puzzles, and lifestyle notes for readers.
Soviet officials said the Kremlin should have reported the Chernobyl accident sooner and that two more people died, bringing the official death toll to four. The government claimed Kiev was absolutely safe and the reactor fire was out, while noting evacuations within 18 miles.
The Common Market extended to May 31 a ban on imports from the Soviet Union and six East European countries. Fresh meat live cattle and pigs were barred with fears of radioactive contamination from the Soviet accident. The list includes Bulgaria Romania Hungary Poland Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia. Tass cited Polish agency PAP questioning political motives behind health fears. Italy sought stricter milk standards while West Germany pushed tighter vegetable limits.
Alfredo Tobar, a Crockett County resident, paints 10 by 30 foot murals on his south Ozona wall to protest what he calls racial harassment by Border Patrol. The artwork shows officers as clowns and includes a Charlie Brown image with the line Aren't You BROWN, prompting discussions of race and town relations. Tobar claims raids on his restaurant and pressure over employees spurred the art, while agent in charge Robert Bollier defends free expression and says individuals may have opinions.
A wildfire scorched 25,550 acres across southeastern North Carolina forcing evacuations for about 800 homes east of U S 17 and areas between the highway and the Intracoastal Waterway. U S 17 closure stretched 25 miles from Holly Ridge to Scotts Hill as troopers and aircraft battle the blaze.
Clara Sissel recalls May 1976 Elvis Presley shows at Ector County Coliseum in Odessa with 15 796 attendees across two performances. Former concession head J F Frost notes record food sales and loyal fans waiting all night for tickets. Bea Smith cites the arena as a major draw.
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