Return of Sunshine Boosts Basin Fair Attendance
The Permian Basin Fair and Exposition saw 3,100 paid admissions on Thursday night with an additional 1,700 students touring the grounds during the day as sunshine returned after rain. Senior Citizens Day began at 2 p.m. with events from a beauty contest for women over 65 to a beard contest, music by The Tail Twisters and Swinging Seniors from Seminole, and judging completed in Creative Arts, Land Water and Air, and Business and Industry divisions.
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Permian Basin
Ector Conn
Seminole
Ector County Independent
Basin Weather And Flooding Dominates Texas Southwest News
Fair skies forecast for Basin with warm days and mild nights, NWS Midland says. Southeasterly winds rise to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon and tonight. highs in the mid 80s, lows near 60. Rio Grande flooding threatens Presidio, IBWC reports levees at risk if river reaches 29 feet, traffic at the international bridge halted. Rainfall totals year to date 12.31 inches. first 28 days total 5.02 inches. Forecasters predict no additional rain for Southwest Texas as skies clear statewide through the weekend.
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Rio Grande
Presidio
Texas
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International Bridge
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Mexico
Multiple Death Notices From West Texas Area
Obituaries for Dr Neal Oren Nichols 57 of 4304 North Dixie and Kenneth Arnold Whitlow 41 of Pecos, both death at home and hospital. Tyler Hiram John McLellan 83. Monahans Mittie Emelia Hogg 78. Frederick Albert Mitchell 84. Alpine Pansy Elizabeth Morriss 78. Trickham Leston Cozart 82. San Angelo Mattie Clark 79. Includes funeral plans, burial sites, survivor lists, and brief biographical details. weather forecast snippet and local events noted.
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Odessa
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Willow
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Johnson County
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Alpine
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Coleman County
Pope Struck By Health Concerns Faces New Pope Burden
In Vienna Cardinal Franz Koenig reflected on the pope's health after reports of potential strain on the new pope. The pontiff had appeared in good spirits and spoke during a Wednesday general audience just days earlier, signaling concern over his wellbeing.
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Vienna
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Pope John Paul II's brief tenure and health noted in interview
The article recalls John Paul II's health history and the brevity of his papacy while describing political remarks on Middle East tensions. It discusses Carter and Begin's positions on West Bank settlement pauses and peace negotiations, emphasizing personal ties and ongoing disputes without imputing wrongdoing.
Energy credits and penalties in 1977-80 fuel rules
Congress plans retroactive energy credits to April 20 1977 for qualifying conservation work. A fuel-inefficiency tax would start at 200 in 1980 for sub 15 mpg cars and rise to 3850 by 1985 for sub 12.5 mpg models. Conference late Thursday also doubles penalties on automakers failing fuel economy standards, raising from 18 to 27.5 mpg by 1985.
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Carter
Auto equipment thefts target four incidents in city
Police report four thefts with multiple items taken. K E Keesee signaled $287 worth of automotive gear including a $150 manifold a $80 carburetor $35 valve covers and a $22 chrome air cleaner from a car in his backyard. Mrs Bobby Ragsdale reported an $85 prescription sunglasses loss from a car at Medical Center Hospital. John Spears said seven letters valued at $15 were taken from a portable sign. Arthur Parez Vasquez stated his bicycle was stolen from 1623 West County Road.
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Custer
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East 67Th
Ex-Congressman backs Tower in 21st District race
Retired 21st District congressman O Clark Fisher endorses Republican John Tower over Democrat Bob Krueger, citing voting records and selecting the best man over party loyalty. Fisher previously backed Democrat Nelson Wolff in 1978 and notes many Texans split tickets. Wolff faces Republican Tom Loeffler in this race.
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Aps
O Clark Fisher
John Tower
Bob Krueger
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Tower
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Krueger
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Wolff
Tom Loeffler
Odessa Events Tomorrow Schedule at Ector Coliseum and Permian Playhouse
Tomorrow in Odessa features 10 A.M. events at the Permian Basin Fair and Exposition, 8 P.M. showings of Funny Girl at Permian Playhouse, and a 7:30 P.M. Odessa Brand New Opree at Globe of the Great Southwest.
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Ector County Coliseum
Permian Playhouse
Odessa
Brand New Opree
Globe of the Great Southwest
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