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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1982
Page
1
Squandering of oil stocks investigated
Washington AP report says millions may be squandered due to mismanagement in monitoring the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Rep. Moffett blames DOE auditing gaps, cites cost overruns from 300 to 650 million and 40 to 114 million contracts. He questions why managers’ requests for more auditing help were denied. DOJ also probes possible waste oil into the reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congressional Energy
Toby Moffett
House Energy
DOE
Moffett
Edwards
Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Energy Department
Justice Department
British jets raid Stanley airfield as Falklands crisis deepens
The Falklands war escalates as Sea Harrier bombers attack Stanley airstrip in the capital. The British Defense Ministry reports no casualties and notes ongoing combat air patrols while UN peace talks reach a critical point and the Soviet Union brands Britain’s war zone unlawful. Washington backs Britain, straining ties with South American nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Falkland Islands
Stanley
British Defense Ministry
London
U.N
Soviet Union
Britain
South Atlantic
Moscow
Argentina
Washington
United States
Stanley Field
Falklands attacks loom as UK vows possible renewed strikes
The ministry said Argentina likely cannot move supplies by air or sea amid the blockade and called recent attacks not a major engagement. Thatcher warned peaceful settlement may be unattainable, hinting at further naval strikes if U.N. efforts fail while Argentina warned of renewed British assaults and possible mainland bombing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Associated Press
Thatcher
Britain
U.N
John Nott
Falkland Islands
Emergency talk opens TDC doors
The Texas Board of Corrections after an emergency session with Gov. Bill Clements will reopen prisons to new prisoners on a limited basis starting Monday to ease overcrowding. Board Chair T L Austin noted cooperation with sheriffs and judges is needed to stay within federal court limits. The board also asked the governor to appoint a blue ribbon panel for long term solutions while considering short term steps possibly in a May special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Brasher
Associated Press
Dallas
State Board of Corrections
Bill Clements
T.L. Austin
Austin
Clements
Texas Department of Corrections
James Estelle
TDC
U.S
William Wayne Justice
Bumper rule rollback trims crash standards
The federal government scrapped the 5 mph bumper crash requirement, allowing protection only up to 2.5 mph. NHTSA says this will save motorists money, but insurers and consumer groups warn premiums and repair costs will rise. Officials may further ease standards in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Abscam conviction voided for former Rep Richard Kelly
A federal judge voided all charges against former Representative Richard Kelly, citing fair testing concerns in the Abscam undercover operation. The ruling vacates his January 26, 1981 conviction for bribery and conspiracy and grants acquittal, with potential appeals looming. New trials were ordered for two conspirators, Gino Ciuzio and Stanley Weisz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
FBI
Abscam
Richard Kelly
Rola
Kelly
U.S
William B. Bryant
Bryant
Justice Department
Tom Stewart
U.S. Court of Appeals
House
Senate
Eugene
Gino) Ciuzio
Longwood
Fla
Stanley Weisz
Smithtown
N.Y
Texas paroles on rise in crowded state prisons
HUNTSVILLE AP The Texas Department of Corrections has begun a stepped up release of paroled prisoners to ease overcrowding at 19 units. Rick Hartley said the agency started Thursday night and aims to lower numbers. About 89 released Thursday with 200 more planned Friday and around 100 daily over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Texas Department of Corrections
TDC
Rick Hartley
Huntsville Item
Hartley
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Hardy
U.S
William Wayne Justice
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Jim Merna
Department
Louisiana
Texas
South Georgia Islands
Buenos Aires
Stanley Airfield
Lowell R. Beck
National Association of Independent Insurers
Beck
Ralph Nader
General Motors
Nader
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