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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1982

Page

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Blast Kills One Marine Injures Three at Beirut Airport

At Beirut International Airport a blast killed one Marine and wounded three, with Pentagon officials calling it possibly a mine explosion. Marines evacuated to USS Guam as frogmen searched waters and shore for additional explosives amid a heightened Beirut mission.

Washington Beirut Pentagon Robert O’brien Henry Catto Guam U.S Catto

Heartbreak and pressure mark life in ER care

On a weekend night at Medical Center Hospital emergency room paramedics wheel in a string of crash victims as doctors strive to save the young, while a mother dies. Dr. Paul Best, ER director, describes the emotional toll, high patient influx and the relentless need to cope with grief and stress. The unit averages 130 patients daily, down from oil boom days, with families left to bear the hard outcomes.

Tim Madigan Medical Center Hospital Emergency Room Medical Center Hospital Paul Best Best Medical Center Emergency Room

Halloween execution ordered for Candy Man killer in Texas

Houston AP report states Ronald Clark O Bry an, dubbed the Candy Man, will be executed by injection on Halloween eight years after arsenic poisoning killed his 8 year old son Timothy. Judge McSpadden cited Halloween timing as fitting. The defense filed a stay motion with U S District Judge Seals, but no action was taken.

Houston Michael T. McSpadden Ronald Clark O’bryan Timothy McSpadden O’bryan Stanley Schneider Schneider Will Gray U.S Woodrow Seals Seals

Budget bill shaken loose vote foreseen

The House faces a likely floor vote this week on a balanced budget constitutional amendment after a discharge petition gathered 218 signatures. Speaker ONeill and Republican leaders aim to prevent Reagan from using the issue in campaigning and keep lawmakers in session beyond Friday if needed.

Washington House Reagan Thomas P. O’neill Jr Congress O’neill Senate House Judiciary Committee Bush Peter Rodino Dn.j John Russonello Rodino White House Larry Speakes

August Dips Weigh On U S Economy Signaled By Leading Indicator

U S economy fell 0 9 percent in August the Commerce Department said and initial unemployment claims jumped to a record 703 000 for the week ending Sept 18 The indicator of future economic health slid after four monthly gains the government noted and officials warned the downturn may continue into September Commerce Secretary Baldrige called the dip a temporary trend in an ongoing recession and expected a rebound next month

Washington Commerce Department Labor Department Commerce Malcolm Baldrige

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