Poland Ties with Soviets Prompt Grain Talks Stance
Poland halted talks on a grain agreement with the Soviet Union and blocked key exports as part of a show of force over Warsaw Pact actions. The move also suspended Polish airline flights to the United States and fishing rights, while officials gave no dates or counts for releasing an estimated 700 to 1,000 internees held without charges. The unrest in Poland has persisted for months, with Solidarity leader Lech Walesa and others central to the crisis.
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Poland
United States
U.S
Jaruzelski
Jerzy Urban
Solidarity
Lech Walesa
Union
Poland leader hints at easing martial law amid protest letter
Jaruzelski signaled possible suspension or lifting of martial law as he outlined conditions for normalization including freeing internees, easing passport rules, and reducing government interference in new unions. A July 21 speech referenced and a petition by 373 intellectuals urged an end to reprisals and a calmer democratic path.
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Jaruzelski
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Man fights Kerr-McGee over polluted water in Texas
Batte seeks city water or desalination after pollution linked to undisturbed wells in a Kerr-McGee case. He has spent about 4000 dollars on travel legal work and aims to spur state action on water protection. He envisions tax credits for cleanup and a statewide water-planning fund while pledging to continue his fight despite setbacks.
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Bus Crash on Galveston Causeway Kills Student, Injures Dozens
A Galveston heavy school bus carrying Ball High School fans plunged from the causeway into northbound lanes after being forced off the road by a black Pontiac Trans Am. At least one student died and up to 25 were injured with 3 in critical condition. the car and driver remain unidentified. Coast Guard divers and sheriff deputies searched the water, recovering wreckage as authorities confirmed the student death of 14 year old Josephine Temple.
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Wayne Blevins
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Mike Major
Sheriff’s Office
Major
Lewis
Walter
Josephine Temple
Fires Devastate Southern California Region In Wind Event
Large brush fires driven by Santa Ana winds scorched five counties, destroying 127 homes and forcing evacuations as 73 000 acres burned. A 58 000 acre blaze reached the coast near Malibu. arson suspected. No injuries reported.
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The Odessa American Publication Notice and Subscriptions
The Odessa American announces daily and Sunday home delivery with Sunday Only option. Mail subscriptions priced at 73.00 yearly and monthly rates listed. post office details, address changes, and delivery deadlines noted for Odessa, Texas residents.
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Fourth Street
Odessa
Texas
Odessa American
P.O
Ceee Mail
PRI
Weather Forecast Across Texas Sees Warm Skies then Cooling
National Weather Service data show sunny cool conditions in Odessa with highs mid 70s and tonight’s low around 42. Strong thunderstorm activity occurred in Southeast Texas with showers in Rio Grande Valley and South Texas, while North and West Texas face cooling and gradual warming. Extended outlooks predict mostly fair North Texas with highs 75 to 80, South Texas cooler with showers chances, and West Texas gradually warming into the upper 70s to 80s across regions by Thursday.
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