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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1981
Page
1
U S Senator Lloyd Bentsen visiting the Odessa area cites housing costs as a major national problem and says he has introduced a bill to ease home buying conditions. He outlines proposed measures and stresses the national scope of the issue.
Wet weather and sky cracking thunder are expected to persist into Wednesday. Rain will push cooler, with a high in the mid 60s, a forecast note for Page 2A.
Federal Highway Administrator Raymond Barnhart vows to enforce the national 55 mph limit despite calling it a stinking law. He warns states could lose up to 5 percent of highway funds or all highway money if they raise or fail to comply, while acknowledging Congress may not act this year.
NASA reports Columbia and astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen completed a dramatic 24 day mission, entering a fiery reentry over the Pacific, then touching down safely on Rogers Dry Lakebed California. Ground controllers hailed a flawless landing after a tense reentry, with the ship ventering a near 1,000 foot dust trail and confirming a successful recovery sequence.
Alaska and Texas posted lower unemployment in February than a year earlier, the Labor Department reported. Idaho, with 8.4 percent, matched its February 1980 rate while 47 other states rose. 22 states and the District of Columbia were above the national unadjusted rate of 8 percent. The seasonally adjusted national rate in March was 7.3 percent, unchanged from February.
The Texas House narrowly approved a bill criminalizing possession or delivery of drug paraphernalia by a 135 to 9 vote, sending it to the Senate. Rep. Charles Evans showcased items he labeled paraphernalia, including a bong, a pipe, and a toy laser gun, arguing the aim is to curb distribution and deter youth appeal. Penalties include up to 200 dollars fines for first offenses, higher fines and jail time for repeat offenses, and stiffer penalties for delivery to adults.
A Texas House committee approved a bill to repeal the 1961 blue law that bans 42 merchandise classes from sale on Saturdays and Sundays. Rep. Doyle Willis led the 6-2 committee vote as debate moves to the full House. Merchants say repeal could force seven-day openings. enforcement has been weak and competition from discount stores pressured the law.
The Texas House Higher Education Committee heard testimony on a bill doubling undergraduate tuition and sharply raising medical and dental school costs. Critics warned the hikes could bar low income and minority students, while sponsor Rep. Bob Davis argued the impact was manageable and tied to long term earnings.
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