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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1981
Page
2
A sprawling set of quotes from Reagan Sadat Begin Pope John Paul II Arafat Khadafy Kennedy and others reflect on hatred peace and the impact of Anwar Sadat’s assassination. An Egyptian Embassy employee in Washington DC lowers the flag to half staff.
The company grants Kuwait Petroleum an option to buy 15 percent of Santa Fe’s outstanding shares at $51 a share while management remains intact. A Washington announced deal sparks a congressional subcommittee probe into Arab investments in the United States. Rep. Rosenthal seeks Treasury review before proceeding. OPEC price and takeover pressures cited.
Treasury reports that OPEC nations have about 600 million in direct U S investments constituting 10 percent or more ownership, while The New York Times cites Commerce data showing publicly known direct investments totaling 2 billion, excluding several real estate deals. Kuwait Petroleum failed to buy 15 percent of Getty Oil for 1 billion in July, with suspected large holdings in Atlantic Richfield Phillips Gulf Du Pont and Conoco through recent mergers and other oil firms.
Center proponents argue the Northside site near residences would draw more seniors, while supporters of Salinas Park cite traffic and mixed use. Hammond notes La Fiesta’s safer, well-kept neighborhood near a large South Odessa church, contrasting Salinas proximity to a commercial area and ongoing disturbances.
Officials debate ban on alcohol in parks while arguing over preferred sites for parking expansion and public space. They fault miscommunication after Burton raised the plan with council and park board before county commissioners. Hammond backs relocating the center to La Fiesta Park last summer following the board’s recommendation.
Interior inspectors say oil and gas producers submitted inaccurate royalty reports. Chevron USA Inc reportedly underpaid royalties by 73 percent on 14 Gulf of Mexico leases from 1971 to 1978, masking income as $10.5 million instead of $18.1 million.
Inspectors allege Chevron undervalued gas delivered to Mississippi Power for steam and electricity at Pascagoula refinery complex. Chevron appeals findings to Interior Department. In a separate case Getty Oil understated royalties by 33 percent on Gulf of Mexico wells, reporting 1.5 million rather than 2 million.
National Weather Service data show Odessa, Midland, and Hill Country towns receiving 1.88 inches since Tuesday pushing yearly totals to 14.36 inches, well above the 13.51 inch average. Forecasters expect continued rain risk with 20 percent to 50 percent chances and cooler mornings in the 50s, 60s.
Mubarak declares a one year state of emergency after Sadat is mortally wounded by Egyptian artillerymen amid a parade attack. Officials report five others killed and many wounded. streets empty as security tightens and public grief spreads. A parliamentary committee proposed pensions and residences for Sadat’s family.
Fundamentalist Islamic groups have expanded across all 17 Egyptian university campuses, influencing dress, daily prayer, and social norms. Sociologists tie the spread to urban youth seeking education amid stark wealth gaps, with Sadat linking the movement to tensions after Egypt’s 1967 defeat and the peace treaty with Israel.
Senator Jepsen quoted Haig saying the Radio Tripoli transmission was intense and likely prewritten. He noted the announcer urged Egyptians to revolt and to attack Sadat's hospital. Senate chairman Percy echoed that the broadcasts were prepared with an avalanche of material. Defense officials later announced the statement.
Officials said U.S. forces raised readiness modestly to avoid signaling imminent action. One of two Marine amphibious units in the Mediterranean, about 2,000 Marines, is set to return home in a few days. Ships and Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force elements placed on increased readiness. No unusual U.S. troop movements reported.
AP reports researchers suggest muscular dystrophy may start in connective tissues rather than muscles or nerves, with abnormal collagen development implicated. Animal studies and early human data indicate dysfunction occurs earlier in development, linking connective tissue to disease progression.
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