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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1990
Page
2
Democrat Ann Richards tells supporters that she will focus on issues after Clayton Williams runs million dollar ad campaigns. Richards cites government experience as treasurer since 1982 and argues for a governor with public service record.
Donnita Cole recalls a Monday delivery in which two letters arrived from her husband held in Iraq. One dated Aug 22 was smuggled from Kuwait and mailed in Denmark by a Danish woman. the other dated Sept 3 was written in a Baghdad hotel and mailed by a woman from England. Both reached within three days.
A ClayDosta National Bank survey shows August transport costs rising 10.3 percent in Midland and 8 percent in Odessa from July. Odessa's cost of living increased 1.5 percent, implying an annualized 17.9 percent inflation, while Midland’s would be 11.8 percent.
Permian High School football coach Tom Hollingshead says the one year suspension and playoff ban imposed by the University Interscholastic League is unacceptable. He claims the sanctions are only the first inning as testimony on rule violations by Panther coaches concludes.
In Odessa the book Friday Night Lights and Permian High faced renewed anger with threats directed at author H. G. Bissinger and a canceled book signing. Bissinger, now with the Chicago Tribune, said he faced potential violence but seeks dialogue. A Delma Abalos comment linked the book to harsh penalties, while media plans shifted to NBC Today and KRIL radio.
Survivors, families, and bystanders filed lawsuits against Valley Coca-Cola Bottling Co. after a truck ran a stop sign at Five Mile Line and Bryan roads, killing children and injuring many. NTSB blamed driver Ruben Perez, 26, for failing to notice the road, as he faces 21 felony counts of involuntary manslaughter in January.
Senior B J Cowens, 17, notes Texas Panthers will likely appeal the USL ban on the team from the playoffs. Pep rallies before football games shrink Friday as leaders urge cheer, but participation remains voluntary with two thirds of bleachers filled.
Neighbors rally behind Permian as they travel to out of town games amid penalties against Permian after Odessa High School complaints. Vicki Mead vows signs and peaceful protests for the October 29 Permian OHS showdown, while mourning the rift with Odessa supporters.
Iraq orders mass expulsion of diplomats from 11 of 12 EC states amid Kuwait occupation, with France suffering the heaviest losses. Cairo and Madrid report retaliatory steps as Western officials note multiple staff removals and regional tensions escalate under Thatcher criticism.
Regional forecast covering Permian Basin Panhandle South Plains Concho Pecos Valleys Far West Big Bend Lowlands North Texas South Texas Hill Country South Central Texas Coastal Bend Rio Grande Valley and Plains. Mostly mild conditions with partly cloudy skies in several areas and scattered thunderstorm chances. Highs range from mid 70s to upper 80s across regions with lows from mid 50s to lower 60s.
A brief Reading weather item notes today’s high 85 expected to rise later with a 7:47 p.m. increase and Sunday 7:37 a.m. rise. It records a 0.04 inch precipitation in the last 24 hours, 2.56 inches for September, and year to date 10.93 inches. It cites Thursday’s record high of 100 degrees in 1977 and today’s record low of 46 degrees in 1972.
The National Weather Service at Midland International Airport predicts a mostly cloudy day with a 30 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms and a high in the low 80s. Tonight risks for thunderstorms and a low near 60, with Sunday bringing a chance of light rain and highs in the lower 70s. A flood watch is in effect for the Permian Basin Concho Valley South Plains lower Pecos Valley Big Bend and much of North Texas.
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