Syria warns U S troops in Lebanon of possible casualties
Syria via state media warned that a war with Israel on Lebanese soil could draw American blood as U S Marines in Beirut brace for possible attacks. The al Baath editorial accused Reagan of thirst for blood and warned Washington against taking action.
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America
United States
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Bekaa Valley
Fred Lash
Terre Haute
Ind
Lash
Storm Damage But No City Streets Closed Early Today
Storm-related damage noted with several low-level streets flooded early today while major city streets remained open. Storm crews assessed affected areas and warned drivers to seek alternate routes as water remains on local roadways. Local officials stated no closures beyond low-lying routes.
Odessa Area Weather Toll Report From Dust Storm
An Odessa area weather system produced funnel clouds and powerful winds causing a fatal plane crash near Haskell, four adults and a child from Seagraves killed. Downed power lines and 44 broken poles affected Notrees, with 131 outages in Odessa and 77 in Midland. Cable, phone, and shelter efforts continued as crews restored services and residents sought safety amid blowing dust.
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Weather turns cooler amid storms across West Texas
A cool cloudy pattern dominates Odessa tonight with a 20 percent thunderstorm chance and upper 50s low. Severe storms near Abilene knocked out power, spawned two tornadoes east of Comanche, with two inches of rain in 20 minutes and widespread outages in Abilene Cisco and Haskell.
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Comanche
Sam Marshall
Comanche Civil Defense
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Cisco
Haskell
Leading Economic Indicators Rise for Tenth Straight Month
The Commerce Department index of leading economic indicators rose 1.1 percent in April signaling the recovery picking up speed. The gauge tracks forward-looking data such as employment inflation stocks and orders for goods to be produced.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Paramedic Training Plans in OC College Budget Talks
OC President Phil Speegle says instructor Scott Tidwell has one year left on his contract as the college seeks funding for another instructor. Training may occur at the Fire Department with either OC or Fire Department instructors. Firefighters hope to recertify via state tests, with partial ambulance hours counted as working time.
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Scott Tidwell
College
Board of Trustees
Childress
Fire Department
Texas Legislature’s 68th session highlights and gaps
Low risk inmates may live outside to repay victims while employed. Lawmakers passed consumer oriented utility reforms and a bill lowering credit card interest. White praised ethics commission welfare raised from 43 to 48 per child and other bills. A new state university fund was praised. disappointments include pari mutuel wagering nursing home reform water program brucellosis control child safety seats and more.
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White
University of Texas- Texas A&m Systems
Education funding debate closes session in Texas House
Lawmakers failed to pass a statewide water plan and a farm workers workmen’s compensation bill. A revived education committee will draft a summer plan to fund public and higher education. A TEC continuation bill died over a staffing amendment dispute in the commission on job discrimination.
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el Paso
Hobby
Bill Sarpalius
Hereford
House
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