Weather highlights high wind and flood across North Texas
Gusty 25 mph winds and 20 mph gusts are forecast for Odessa with highs in the 80s and partly cloudy skies. Tornadoes and heavy rain spawned damage and flooding across Wichita Falls Austin Sherman and surrounding counties as a massive storm system moves eastward through the region. Evacuations occurred in Wichita Falls and Sherman while several roads and farm routes were closed. Authorities reported no injuries in some areas, with ongoing warnings and updated forecasts from the National Weather Service.
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Tornado devastates mobile home area near Seminole
Emergency crews evacuated Mr and Mrs McCoy after a tornado wrecked their trailer. A hospital spokeswoman said Mrs McCoy had no fracture after X rays. Neighbors sifted debris for salvage while sightseers caused traffic jams. Melva King, owner of the property, reflected on friendship and luck amid the destruction.
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Prison transfer freeze ruled illegal by Texas judge
U.S. District Judge William Wayne Justice signaled a ruling today on the legality of the Texas Department of Corrections transfer freeze from county jails. TDC director W J Estelle faced a Harris County subpoena after ordering the freeze to ease overcrowding and turning away 68 prisoners from Harris County facilities. Harris and Dallas counties seek a court order to halt ongoing transfers amid the dispute.
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Braniff Shutdown Strands Midland Workers and Fliers
Braniff employees and customers at Midland airport face a shutdown with little help forthcoming. MuseAir presses federal regulators for slots in Dallas to serve Midland Odessa, promising to exploit Braniff’s collapse. Airport officials warn revenue losses from Braniff’s exit may cut 10 to 15 percent of current income from six major airlines.
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Overcrowded jails and Braniff shutdown ripple through West Texas
Bexar County Sheriff threatens to load inmates onto state prison fences amid overcrowding echoed by El Paso Amarillo and Tyler jails. Midland Dallas air service cuts force Braniff travelers to rely on American Southwest and Continental options as travel agents report utter chaos and confusion.
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Cosmonauts in space aboard Soyuz T-5 mission
In Moscow two cosmonauts Lt. Col. Anatoli Berezovoy and Valentin Lebedev launched aboard a Soyuz T-5 to dock with Salyut-7. Tass reports all systems normal and the crew feeling well after launch at 1 58 p m Moscow time.
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Poles demonstrate in Warsaw as martial law protests end
Thousands of Poles in Warsaw chanted Free Lech Walesa and Solidarity at the city’s busy intersection for about 20 minutes before riot police dispersed the crowd. Police in helmets formed 20-man squads to clear streets without using batons as protesters scattered and shouted Gestapo.
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Odessa American Classifieds Notice Summary
The Odessa American lists home delivery options and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, including mail delivery details and contact numbers for delivery issues. It outlines prices for 3 and 6 month plans and notes postage costs and box mailing addresses.
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County audit sought after state aid request
The state comptroller governs motor vehicle funds though Ector County had not faced an audit until officials asked for state aid. Sheriff Castlebury noted an entrance conference is planned Tuesday with two auditors. County officials Winn and Judge Watkins push for a formal investigation, stressing seriousness and need to protect the innocent.
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