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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1985

Page

5

Justice Dept investigates lowered standards in schools

The Justice Department probes whether some public school systems lowered academic standards to graduate more minority students. No districts named yet, but officials say investigations focus on equal education and potential underfunded, nonacademic tracks. Prosecution unlikely per official views on court capacity.

Washington Justice Department John Wilson William Bradford Reynolds Civil Rights Wilson Reynolds

Businessman plans Everest search for Mallory body

Concord based Thomas Holzel, 44, aims to find George Leigh Mallory on Everest next fall while risking a three month expedition funded by contributions. About 15 climbers, including previous Everest alpinists, will depart for Peking August 1 for the 500000 dollar project on the 8100 meter terrace, with a rough 50 50 chance Mallory reached the summit in 1924.

Boston Thomas Holzel Concord George Leigh Mallory Edmund Hillary Hillary Mallory Holzel Sunday Boston Herald Andrew Omyn Irvine

Lakeview House Crew Welcomes Sideshow Museum Convoy

In Lakeview eastern Oregon the Jones Fantastic Museum collection from the Seattle World’s Fair arrived by a 30-truck convoy to Hunter’s Hot Springs Resort. Local volunteers unloaded the display including a 9 foot tall mummified Viking while residents praised the town’s welcome and community spirit. Some items remain to be moved later as organizers compare costs with professional movers.

Lakeview Ore Oregon Seattle Hunter’s Hot Springs Jim Jim Howard Schmit Lake Tahoe Calif America

Sale items and discounts at local store listing various products

Bargain rundown includes men s USA Olympics high top shoes 24 99 down from 29 99 and other sale prices a bouquet mirrors bath items towels sheets stereo systems TVs and more with percent discounts and regular prices noted for reference

Save 20 to 50 Percent Across Womens and Juniors Apparel

Storewide discounts apply on fleecy sweats gowns pajamas pantyhose coats handbags and leather accessories. Deals include 20 percent off fleecy sweats 25 to 30 percent off misses gowns and 25 to 50 percent off jeans shirts and outerwear with July style lines and coordinated accessories.

Children's clothing sale highlights across families

A catalog-style ad lists 25 percent off sweaters for boys and girls, 9.99 two piece corduroy overalls with knit pullover sets, infant and toddler polyester cotton outfits, 20 percent off Monsanto acrylic items, and 5.99 to 6.99 sale prices on easy care Fortres polyester sleepwear. It spotlights jog suits for toddlers, outerwear including stadium jackets, and slippers.

Monsanto Fortress Polyester Kids Fittels

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