Teamsters told to clean house amid racketeering case
Labor Secretary William Brock urged the 2000 Teamsters delegates in Las Vegas to clean house as President Jackie Presser faces racketeering and embezzlement charges. Presser received a standing ovation after denying the accusations and vowing that investigations are part of a vendetta. Brock urged accountability while noting public trust erode.
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Missing couple found after storms in Southeast Texas
The last two people believed missing after storms on Southeast Texas lakes were located today in Polk County. A Houston couple had called authorities. In Michigan Saginaw Bay winds created 7 foot waves as residents evacuated and sandbags filled. North Carolina storms produced at least one tornado and damaged 7 homes and 30 others injuring six. Three bodies were recovered from Lake Livingston where a bass tournament and sailing race were disrupted. A woman in the boat drowned. three others previously listed missing were found safe. Separate drownings occurred at Lake Livingston and Lake Steinhagen. Flood warnings persisted in Michigan Bay County. In North Carolina the number of storms remains undetermined. Damage in Hoke, Cumberland and Robeson counties exceeded $150,000. Thunderstorms hit Alabama, delaying farmers’ planting plans.
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UK raiding turmoil cited as Commonwealth push setback
British Labor lawmaker Donald Anderson warned the raids may doom the Commonwealth initiative. He described the move as a bellowing defiance at world opinion and as part of the Eminent Persons Group, noting the raids arrived amid mounting pressure.
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Black resistance to apartheid escalates amid sabotage war
The movement grows increasingly organized as sabotage by the outlawed group intensifies. Daily rioting by black demonstrators against the white government since September 1984 has killed nearly 1,600 people, almost all black.
Del Rio arrest flaws bring fugitive confusion and jail delay
Va Verde County Sheriff Koog says errors followed a faulty enforcement computer and misrouted Express Mail records. Encinos, arrested May 9 on Arizona warrants, says he never went there and seeks legal action after delays in fingerprint and photograph delivery from Phoenix and Maricopa County.
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Lawsuit Over Whistleblower Protections Details
In a jury pool session, the plaintiff Minor claims retaliation and potential damages under Texas Whistle Blower's Act. Attorneys discuss entitlement to compensation and the act’s shielding of public employees who report misconduct. The city's lawyer cites the act as central to Minor's suit for damages and reinstatement.
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Minor 1A 34 seeks civil relief from Odessa city officials
1A Minor a 34 year old computer consultant filed a civil petition in 1983 against the city of Odessa and council members alleging retaliation for bringing charges against city supervisors. The petition notes dismissals, complaints against the city manager and fiscal director for consolidating the Warrant Division into the Police Department and claims damages including mental distress lost income and benefits.
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Sunny Basin Weather Through Wednesday Forecast
Nationwide Texas radar reports show Permian Basin remaining sunny and warm into midweek. NWS Midland predicts tonight will be fair with low 50s to high 50s, highs mid 90s Wednesday, and southeasterly winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts.
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Odessa American publication details and subscription note
The Odessa American lists its address at 222 E Fourth Street Odessa Texas and outlines daily and Sunday home delivery and mail subscription rates, with prices for daily and Sunday, Sunday only, and multiple month terms. It notes mail subscriptions include second class postage costs and provides contact points for delivery issues.
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