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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1981
Page
1
Golfer Curtis Strange shoots a six-under-par 66 to lead the opening round of the Tournament of Champions. Lee Trevino sits one stroke back in second place as the event continues through Sunday with coverage in the Sports section.
Rescue teams recovered the bodies of fifteen coal miners at the Dutch Creek No. 1 mine near Glenwood Springs Colorado after a Wednesday explosion possibly linked to methane gas. Names of the deceased include Kelly B Greene and John Ayala among the identified.
The Reagan administration moves to scrap a rule allowing federal complaints about school dress codes. Education Secretary Bell plans to remove dress codes from the civil rights office, drawing fire from men and Indian groups who warn of local officials gaining unchecked control. The issue involves tribal rights and cultural identity amid concerns over enforcement of Title IX.
Representative John Bryant warns the plan to dedicate state treasury surpluses to water projects and a rainy day fund could force future tax hikes. The House approved Clayton’s constitutional amendment 127-14, sending it to the Senate where a two thirds vote is needed for voter consideration. If enacted, half the $300 million biennial surplus would back water projects and bond guarantees, with the rest feeding an emergency fund for bonds and university construction. Clayton argues lower interest rates from guaranteed bonds amount to tax relief and cites growing water needs by 1990. Bryant counters that diverting surpluses would shrink funds for schools highways and safety, potentially forcing tax increases.
Gov. Bill Clements in El Paso says a June gathering of U S and Mexican border state governors will set a base for binding accords ahead of a Reagan Portillo meeting later this year. He cites energy as a key topic and urges mutual sensitivity to Mexico’s needs.
The National Petroleum Council proposed an emergency plan for crude oil imports relying on price signals to avert supply disruptions akin to 1973 74. It excludes gasoline rationing but allows possible measures such as lower speed limits thermostat settings and government and private advisory bodies to guide planning.
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