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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1986
Page
2
President Reagan vetoed a congressional resolution blocking a 354 million missile sale to Saudi Arabia. The Senate adjourned for Memorial Day before an override vote, and opponents planned to retry after June 2. Speakes cited election-year pressures as a factor in the debate.
The case centers on municipal court administrator Minor's firing amid testimony about the Warrant Division. Harrison says evidence supported firing, while council members testified their vote relied on police information. Minor seeks reinstatement, back pay, and legal costs in a suit filed December 2 1983, naming city leaders and former officials.
The text outlines how a municipal firing led to a civil suit alleging mental anguish and nervous distress. It covers claims that political moves to transfer authority, police investigations, and internal affairs actions targeted Jesus Minor and prompted friction with Harrison and Muser. Witnesses describe the 1983 events and alleged motives.
Jeremiah Moore, a first grader, returns with his father George Moore to Cokeville Elementary School after a school explosion incident last Friday. The attack involved David and Doris Young taking 150 students hostage. the couple died, and several children, including Jeremiah, were injured.
Senate leaders and Treasury officials preview a sweeping federal income tax overhaul this year aimed at cutting top rates, narrowing the gap for individuals and corporations, and broadening fairness. Dole and ONeill cite momentum and bipartisan support, with a June Senate vote anticipated after Memorial Day recess.
An A-4E Intruder from Attack Squadron 65 crashed after takeoff near Oceana Naval Air Station, killing an unknown number. Police described dead bodies at the scene as roads were closed and a nearby van possibly exploded. Navy officials could not confirm fatalities. The crash occurred about 11 a.m. half a mile from a runway approach, the jet bound for Puerto Rico to join the USS John F. Kennedy.
U S Japan war context cited as major rice and crop losses. John Given of the Australian High Commission warns of at least six months before harvest with food shortages likely. Outlying islands Sikiana Malaita Makira Rennell and Bellona severely battered. Relief airlift underway from Australia and New Zealand with aid offers from US Europe Japan and Britain. Royal Australian Air Force ships and helicopters aid, pilot reports Guadalcanal airport flooded with mud and submerged roofs.
The National Weather Service at Midland Regional Airport reports warm weather for Memorial Day weekend with partly cloudy skies. Tonight will be fair in the mid 60s with south winds 10 to 20 mph, and Friday's high in the lower 90s with southerly winds shifting to northwest in the afternoon.
The Odessa American lists publication details including address 142 222 E Fourth Street Odessa Texas 79760 and USPS classification. It notes daily and Sunday home delivery with various mail subscription prices and contact instructions for delivery problems and address changes.
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