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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1982
Page
1
In his PagelD column Brodnax highlights a Futurity sideline with implications for exhibitors and investors. He argues the move could shift attention and funds toward the event, while noting potential challenges in scheduling and turnout.
In Austin a special legislative session began to address a depleted jobless benefits fund. Gov. Bill Clements seeks a quick temporary fix, while Democrats press for a permanent solution. Debates include utility rate relief and school borrowing rules amid delayed tax rolls.
Labor Day in the Park drew about 350 people to Floyd Gwin Park in Odessa for the Odessa Central Labor Union 25th annual picnic. Speakers lampooned Republican figures while Democrats vented wages and inflation concerns, and a pie-throw at Sheriff Bob Brookshire raised funds for the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon.
At Fort Detrick Army researchers pursue medical defensive research to develop better vaccines against germ weapons. Led by Col. Richard Barquist, the program uses recombinant DNA to improve anthrax vaccines and funds Rift Valley fever work, with NIH oversight and a focus on safety and modern biotechnology.
Center for Biological Weapons Research operates at Fort Detrick in Frederick Maryland with ongoing investigations and oversight by military and scientific authorities.
U S Marines in Beirut, part of a three nation force, report boredom as the main challenge. About 800 Americans are quartered in a damaged high rise near Checkpoint 54, with poker games and volleyball filling free time. They have yet to fire their rifles. only occasional sniper fire and distant militia activity break the monotony.
Toronto AP reports United States pledges quick world recovery driven by Reagan policies as IMF World Bank gather 146 nations. Other speakers warn that financial strains loom after Mexico debt crisis and fears of default by Poland Argentina Brazil raise doubts about a stable global economy.
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