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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1986

Page

3

Chernobyl Plant Had Safety Features Similar to US Designs

New York Times reports American nuclear experts found containment structures and advanced safety features at the Chernobyl plant that resemble Western reactor designs. The April explosion prompted questions about both Soviet and US plant safety standards and effectiveness.

New York Chernobyl Soviet Union United States New York Times Chernoblg

Talks continue as gunman holds boy in Chicago

A man with a rifle held his 6 year old son hostage late Sunday night. Police negotiators said he has no demands and appears scared. The street was barricaded at 9 30 p m with a negotiating post set up and no shots fired as negotiations extended into the early morning.

Chicago John Kucharski

Black director honored by Los Angeles ceremony

Oscar Micheaux, a pioneering Black filmmaker, is honored at a Los Angeles ceremony. The tribute recognizes his pioneering work in independent cinema and his impact on African American storytelling.

Directors Guild of America Los Angeles Oscar Micheaux

Court Okays Air Searches For Marijuana Growth

The Supreme Court ruled police do not need warrants to search with aircraft over fenced residential yards for growing marijuana. In a separate decision the court said federal regulators may use airplane photos of manufacturing facilities to enforce clean air laws.

Washington Supreme Court Today

Walker family testifies to spymaster's activities

SAN FRANCISCO AP Confessed spymaster John Walker beat his wife and urged his daughter to get an abortion to join his espionage ring. His family testified last week at Jerry Whitworth's espionage trial, detailing Walker's claims and the couple's strained marriage.

San Francisco John Walker Jerry Whitworth Walker Michael Whitworth Davis Navy Soviet Union Barbara Laura Walker Snyder Mrs. Snyder Ku Klux Klan

Americans favor TV coverage of Senate proceedings

A Media General AP poll of 1,473 adults finds a majority support televising Senate sessions and expect to watch infrequently. Two thirds call TV coverage important, seven in ten intend to tune in, while 68 percent would watch only occasionally. Navy

New York U.S. Senate Media General Associated Press Senate Chamber Media General-Ap House of Representatives House Thomas P. O'Neill Jr D-Mass Media General Associated Press

Wale Corduroy or Cotton Sheeting Shorts Advertisement

Short advert for 14 inch wale corduroy or cotton sheeting shorts. Product lines include corduroy shorts. Emphasis on fabric type and sizing. No dates or brands specified.

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