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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1981

Page

2

Odessa Park Protest Spurs Talks on Alcohol Ban at Parks

Residents near Sherwood and Floyd Gwin parks urge stronger police patrols and consider outlawing alcohol at city and county recreation areas. Officials cite limited patrols, budget, and legal hurdles while three hearings set this week to gather opinions on a possible park drinking ban.

Scarpa Chester Nolen Odessa Bob Bryant Bryant Sherwood and Floyd Gwin Parks Ector County Park Board Floyd Gwin Southside Community Center Sherwood Community Center Sherwood Hancock Sheriff's Department Ector County Houston Seabolt Willie Hammond Rick Biernack Floyd Gwin Auditorium West County Road 10Th Street Southside Park Community Center Sherwood Park Community Center

Bomb Hurts Five in Belfast Strike Protest

A hijacked truck bomb exploded in a Catholic district of Belfast injuring at least five people, including two police officers, as tension rose during Bobby Sands hunger strike. Police arrested 20 Sinn Fein and National H-Block Committee supporters in Belfast and London after a day of clashes.

Belfast Northern Ireland IRA Bobby Sands Sonstown Nent Sands London Sinn Fein Irish Republican Army Tom Cahill Lurgan Armagh County Londonderry

Weather Outlook Brings Cooler Tuesday With Showers Likely

Forecasters from the National Weather Service at Midland predict a brief break before a chance of thundershowers returns. Partly cloudy today with highs in the 80s and a 20 percent rain chance today and Tuesday. tonight near 60. Patchy fog in Coastal Plains and Lower Rio Grande Valley. Cooler west and central regions Wednesday.

Permian National Weather Service Mercury Rio Grande Valley Midland Regional

Agnew Ordered to Pay Maryland Kickback Restitution

Former Vice President Spiro Agnew was ordered to pay Maryland 248240 735 to reimburse kickbacks from his governorship plus interest. Judge Williams found clear evidence of public trust violation and allowed the state to pursue repayment while Agnew’s testimony in the civil suit was denied.

Annapolis Spiro T. Agnew Maryland Agnew Bruce C. Williams Williams Thomas R. Harrison Harrison George White Jr California White Ted Jerry Bud Jerome Wolff State Roads Commission

FBI denies CBS report on El Salvador guards

The FBI rejects a CBS broadcast claiming evidence shows six El Salvador national guard members killed four U S churchwomen. FBI spokesman Roger Young said there is no conclusive evidence from the van that proves the charges.

Washington FBI el Salvador U.S CBS Roger Young Met

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