Mechanics testify dark ramp hid missing Orings on jet
Two Eastern Airlines mechanics told the NTSB it was too dark to see whether rubber O rings were in place as they serviced a jumbo jet before Flight 855 to Nassau. The plane nearly ditched after engine stalls, 172 aboard unharmed. mechanics suspended 30 days, to be reassigned after certification exam.
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Richard E. Boddy
Steven C. Thompson
Nassau
Bahamas
NTSB
Burris
Water meters eyed to curb loss and theft in district
City officials discuss installing master meters to limit unpaid water use amid concerns of theft and unmetered taps. District managers note many residents have taps but no meters, while bills for district customers could rise if losses are significant. The mayor seeks priority for meter installation and reassessment of billing based on industrial rates.
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Barnes
Fern Barnett
Derrington
Odessa
Joel Roberts
Demos say covert plan hurts more than helps
The Democratic majority of the House Intelligence Committee concludes that covert U S support for Nicaragua rebels backfires, strengthening Sandinista legitimacy and failing to curb leftist aid to El Salvador rebels. A Republican dissent argues the opposite, claiming deterred arms shipments.
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Washington
U.S
Nicaragua
House Intelligence Committee
el Salvador
Washington Post
Intelligence Committee
Odessa Subscriptions Listing Shows Rates and Deadlines
An Odessa publication lists daily and Sunday mail subscription options with prices for Daily and Sunday only plans. It notes delivery terms and deadlines for ordering before specified times.
Court keeps photo ban on federal court coverage
The Supreme Court refused to strike down a 50 year old ban on electronic and still photography in federal courtroom proceedings. The ruling upholds limits on media access during the trial of U S District Judge Alice Hastings who was acquitted.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Post-Newsweek
Florida
Community Television Foundation of
South Florida
Miami Herald Publishing Co
U.S
Alice Hastings
Hastings
Weather outlook cooler with possible thunderstorms statewide
Forecasters warn of possible thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday as cloudiness increases across Texas. Temperatures range from 39 to 72 with fair to partly cloudy skies and variable winds, while West Texas warms into the 90s by weekend and North Texas stays mainly fair. Continuous regional detail covers Panhandle to Big Bend with highs in 60s to 90s and morning lows in the 40s to 60s.
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Texas
Amarillo
Brownsville
National Weather Service
West Texas
Panhandle
Big Bend
North
South
Middle East reacts to Lebanon Israel withdrawal accord
Officials report Syria threatens to block the plan while Lebanon and Israel push toward implementation. Gemayel urges Shultz to return for a Syrian withdrawal, Soviet charges Washington forced the deal, and Lebanon’s parliament backs the accord amid cross border tensions and strict terms.
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U.S.S.R
Syria
U.S
George Shultz
Middle East
Amin Gemayel
New York Times Today
Shultz
Abdul-Halim Khaddam
Beirut
Lebanon
Khaddam
As-Safir
Al-Baath
Baath Party
Israel
Soviet Union
Washington
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