24 May 1986
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1986
Page
1
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Kim Green, 15, daughter of Wanda Price, showcases flag twirls during Permian High School flag corps fundamentals class this week. The young student demonstrates poised movements and concentration under faculty supervision, signaling growing talent within the school's drill team program.
John Minor, former mayor of Odessa, signals possible new lawsuit against the city after a four day trial. A 12 000 attorney fees award and 55 000 damages were granted to Minor, while the jury found he was not fired solely for cause. Judge Tryon Lewis noted the verdict favored the city.
Texas prepares for a busy Memorial Day weekend with rattlesnake roundups, street dances, lake openings, hot-air balloon flights, and the Hands Across America charity event on Sunday. Organizers report a flood of inquiries about the coast-to-coast link, with the Texas segment spanning 621 miles from Texarkana to New Mexico via Dallas and Amarillo.
Odessa April unemployment rose to 11.4 percent the highest since 1974 TEC data show. ClayDesta Bank notes 1.7 percent April deflation with 7.68 percent yearly rate utility and housing costs led the drop. Realtors say April sales rose from last year though average home price fell. A JP Harris 75 denied carrying a gun at Serve All Thriftway May 16 amid linked arrests. Gas prices hover high locally despite a statewide 39 cent drop.
In Toyah and Reeves County, liability insurance premiums have forced two ambulance services off Interstate 10 and Interstate 20, leaving Pecos Ambulance Service to cover expanded areas. Toyah decommissioned its ambulance May 13 after premiums rose from 240 to 1500 dollars, though volunteers remain willing to operate. City officials warn the risk and cost are too high to reinstate interstate runs.
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