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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1981
Page
1
Hospitals face greater litigation risk as the public becomes more lawsuit conscious. Nurses may need individual malpractice insurance as umbrella hospital coverage proves inadequate in claims against hospitals. Page 5A source reference.
George Rogers of South Carolina, Heisman Trophy winner, was selected No 1 in the NFL draft. New Orleans Saints coach Bum Phillips aimed to use the top pick on a running back. Weather forecast notes severe storms in the Permian Basin tonight and mid 80s temperatures on Wednesday.
Odessa shops report a jellybean shortage as Jelly Belly demand soars after Ronald Reagan's election. Sherry Breckenridge and Lil Moore note strong sales of lemon daiquiri and peanut butter flavors. Customers await new shipments, with 27 on a waiting list.
In Austin AP reports Rep. Charles Evans says Texas is a drug entry point due to light penalties. The House tentatively passes two bills to heighten punishment, including first degree felonies for delivering drugs to minors and up to life in prison with heavy fines for traffickers, amid a split with a milder committee version led by Rep. Terral Smith.
An AP News Analysis notes upbeat data on growth inflation and productivity in early 1981 complicating President Reagan's push for urgent action. Government reports show 6.5 percent GDP growth in Q1 1981, 7.5 percent inflation, and 3.9 percent productivity gains, prompting cautiousing leaders and lawmakers to reconsider the urgency of a three year tax and budget plan.
Texas lawmaker Ragsdale after Reagan shooting gains a hearing on a stricter handgun bill. He proposes a 72 hour cooling off period, bans sales to under 21, and curbs cheap Saturday night pistols. Chairman Blythe rebuts Texas killing stereotype while noting assassinations with no Texas link.
Monday's article titled Sizzling Sherwood Volatile Park corrected to attribute quotes to Tubercio Ybarra of 1202 E. 44th St instead of Robert Martinez of 1208 E. 44th St. The notice apologizes for the inconvenience caused.
Louise Cook reports on mixed views of product quality amid a shift to proliferation and throwaway goods. Surveys show decline in big-ticket items yet higher tolerance for wear in small appliances and clothing. Car lifespans rise as new models stretch. The Better Business Bureau logs over a million complaints in 1979, mostly about services.
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