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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1986

Page

2

Plan Intensifies Disciplinary Steps After Nuclear Disaster

Pravda reports A Sichkarenko received a reprimand and A Gubski a lighter sanction for neglect and late information on the Pripyat disaster. The party committee for Pripyat ordered action last week, signaling potential removals for leaders who compromised themselves. Criminal prosecutions remain possible, though no higher officials have been named for punishment.

A. Sichkarenko A. Gubski Communist Party Shapoval Sichkarenko Pravda Pripyat

Shultz vents over Congress cuts to embassy security

Secretary of State George P. Shultz, returning from a 17 day Asia trip, warns Congress that proposed half billion dollar cuts to anti-terrorist programs would be a national security tragedy. He vows to speak out and press for funds while President Reagan backs higher security budgets.

Washington Asia George P. Shultz Congress U.S Shultz Congressional Conference Committee

Odessa Gasoline Prices Tighten as Memorial Day Nears

Gasoline price trends show suppliers raising costs while stations in Odessa lag. Kent predicts a price rise if competitors follow. Phillips Westwood 66 station notes unchanged prices with a possible two cent uptick before Memorial Day. Lundberg reports crude at 15 dollars and forecasts further small increases amid rising driving demand.

Odessa Kent Rodney Ray West County Road Shell Big Spring Ray Lundberg

Israel and Syria: Peres and Rabin vow restraint in face of terrorism

Israeli leaders accuse Syria of backing terrorism and call for sanctions while stressing a desire to avoid war. Rabin reiterates that Syrian official bodies underpin the London El Al bombing attempt and outlines a strategy of defensive and offensive measures against terror.

Tel Aviv Israel Shimon Peres Syria Peres Yitzhak Rabin Rabin United States London Britain Nizar Hindawi Hindawi Golan Heights Middle East

Motel Manager Helps Free Mexican Worker In Texas Case

Fort Stockton Motel 6 Manager Jim McGee pressed officials in Del Rio to release Encinos, a Mexican national wrongfully jailed while Arizona warrants circulated. After fingerprints cleared him and Justice of the Peace Best approved release, Encinos walked free within hours following McGee’s calls and a timely magistrate signing.

Encinos Fort Stockton Motel 6 Jim McGee del Rio McGee Lorenzo and Margarita Encinos el Paso Val Verde County Arizona Koog Justice of the Peace Best Fort Stockton Justice of the Peace Best

Weather Heat and clear skies dominate West Texas through Tuesday

National Weather Service forecasts hot temperatures across West Texas through Tuesday with mid-90s highs in Midland area and southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Dense coastal fog reduced visibility near Beaumont and Corpus Christi, with travelers advised along parts of the Gulf coast. Readings show 53 at Marfa and 74 at Laredo before sunrise, while extended forecasts call for scattered storms in West Texas and very warm conditions across regions with highs generally in the 80s to 100.

Gulf Beaumont Corpus Christi National Weather Service Marfa Laredo West Texas Panhandle Big Bend Permian Basin Concho Valley Far West South Plains North Texas South Texas Hill

Odessa American Subscription Rates And Delivery Info

The Odessa American lists home delivery and mail subscription prices including daily and Sunday or Sunday only options with annual rates. Billing details show varying prices and tax notes, plus a contact for delivery problems and a phone number for inquiries.

Fourth Street Odessa Texas Odessa American Post Ofice P.O

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