28 May 1984
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1984
Page
1
Flash floods in Tulsa left hundreds homeless and 11 people drowned or missing after 6 foot water surged through streets. Mayor Young and emergency officials warned of more flooding as bridges and roads remained closed and 2,100 families evacuated.
AP reports oil industry analyst Dan Lundberg says the Iran Iran Iraq war prompts overproduction by oil nations to offset lower revenues from production limits. U S gasoline prices dropped to about 1 21 a gallon in late May while wholesale prices fell nearly 0 6 cent, retail cuts lagging as producers restrain output to avoid a global price free fall.
In Lausanne IOC chief Samaranch aims to press Chernenko for a reversal of the Soviet bloc boycott. Sources say the chances are virtually nil. Pravda cites Eastern bloc potential superiority if Americans attend. security concerns block a Soviet team. Samaranch will travel to Moscow for a final appeal.
Odessa announces a policy requiring companies to dump waste at the landfill rather than a wastewater treatment plant or septic service. The change shifts disposal responsibility to permitted landfilling facilities and aims to streamline waste handling compliance for local businesses.
Former Vice President Walter Mondale and Colorado Senator Gary Hart struggle for funds in the final California days before the June 5 primary. Staff cuts and salary suspensions accompany ongoing fund-raisers as the two try to sustain TV ads and appearances. With five states voting June 9 and 486 delegates at stake, Mondale aims to clinch the nomination while Hart bets on late wins to surge delegates.
A 99-year-old Kansas City man Ansel Stubbs will help bear the 1984 Olympic flame on June 8 for the YMCA and may become the oldest bearer of the flame during its Los Angeles relay. He turns 100 July 14 but says his legs fail him after years of daily hiking.
At least 33 people were injured when the Great Airplane Race ride stalled sending miniature planes crashing into one another and stranding riders up to four hours. 65 were aboard. Some riders were rescued from as high as 100 feet. The ride, opened May 11, is produced by Intamin and was closed for emergency inspection.
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