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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1981
Page
1
Melanoma is a potentially lethal skin cancer detectable early to prevent damage. Studies link this cancer to sun exposure and note rising incidence. See Page IC for the full story and related features including a crossword puzzle and a doctors column.
Doctors and pharmacists in Odessa oppose Senate Bill 394 a measure to slow illicit prescription drug traffic. The proposal would force triplicate writing for Schedule II drugs require two years of kept records and monthly transmitter to the Department of Public Safety for computer analysis. Critics warn of privacy concerns increased paperwork and higher medicine costs.
Washington reports Saudi Arabia is rapidly expanding its armed forces with U S arms totaling about 43 billion dollars since 1973. The sale seeks five AWACS radar planes and 62 F-15 jets while expanding navy facilities and air bases to bolster an anti Soviet gulf coalition, despite Israeli security concerns.
Five Odessans escaped injury when a De Villa Mobile Home Park trailer burned Tuesday afternoon on Odessa’s north side. Millie Edwards led the family to safety as flames consumed the home and one dog died. Officials cited a possible electrical short in the bathroom and a rain--related water leak as contributing factors. Neighbors offered shelter for the night, while Edwards mourned the loss of prescriptions and belongings.
Texas state senator opposes funding shelters for battered wives calling them prison like though an aide notes the measure would devote 4 percent of mixed drink tax funds to a victims fund. Debby Tucker defends shelters as dormitory like and supportive noting some women reunite with husbands in the Austin Family Violence Center.
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