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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1985

Page

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Three blasts strike U.S. base near Nohfelden Germany

Three blasts damaged three mobile radar sets at a U.S. Army site near Nohfelden in western Germany, causing no injuries. West German prosecutors say Red Army Faction supporters suspect. millions of marks in damage reported. investigation ongoing with both U.S. and German authorities.

U.S Red Army Bob Lentner U.S. Army Heidelberg Lentner West Germany Nohfelden Luxembourg 32Nd Army Air Defense Command Darmstadt Wiesbaden Direct Action France Rhein-Main

Waco pastor resigns amid admission of gay relations

The Highland Baptist Church of Waco announced the resignation of its 45 year old pastor Rev Don Crossland after he disclosed involvement in homosexual activity. Crossland said he sought healing and acknowledged offending the congregation and causing embarrassment to Highland.

WACO Highland Baptist Church of Don Crossland Crossland Waco Tribune- Herald Highland

Businessmen oppose 30.7 percent workers' comp hike

Odessa businessmen denounce a 30.7 percent average rise in workers' compensation premiums as another cost squeezing profits in a weak economy. Permian Basin builders warned the higher rates could be the straw that breaks the camel's back in some cases. A spokesman from Associated Builders & Contractors Inc said pass-through costs are hard in a tight market. The State Board of Insurance approved the order on Thursday.

Odessa Associated Builders & Contractors Inc Watson State Board of Insurance

McCamey hospital climbs out of sick bed

McCamey County Hospital has eliminated its deficit nine months after a half million dollar shortfall and a tax rate dispute. New administrator Ken Keller reports improvements at the 16 bed hospital with 30 bed nursing home. The 1985 86 tax rate is 21 cents per 100, down from this year.

McCamey Hospital McCamey McCamey County Hospital Ken Keller Gary Gregory

South Africa closes mixed race schools amid rioting

Education minister Carter Ebrahim ordered closures of 454 schools for mixed-race students in Cape Town, Paarl, and Worcester citing disruptive actions by an organized minority. He shut teachers colleges and technical schools as rioting persisted, with 76 arrests and no reopening date.

Carter Ebrahim Chamber of Parliament Cape Town Paarl Worcester Ebrahim

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