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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1981
Page
1
Odessa barber Jarrett Lindsay explains how hair fashions evolved from close-cropped flat tops to Elvis style pompadours and ultimately to the current greaseless look. He shares his personal journey in page IF.
All three Odessa baseball squads added victories led by Ector pitcher Larry DelBosque as they edged Fort Stockton. Odessa High beat Abilene High and Permian defeated Abilene Cooper. Story continues on Page 1B.
Anti-war campaigners plan a large rally Sunday at the Pentagon to oppose U S military involvement in El Salvador and Reagan's policies. Organizers expect tens of thousands from Texas to Minnesota, with smaller marches in San Francisco Seattle Denver Kansas City and Tucson. They frame the march as a kickoff to a new movement linking foreign aid and domestic cuts, while Catholic leaders show less enthusiasm.
ECISD trustees formalized Smith's appointment to oversee desegregation with a 35 year veteran covering curriculum, classrooms, and staff development. Holm described the post as a full-time, two to three year role under court orders, aimed at channeling public input and smoothing curriculum changes while maintaining community trust.
Detroit AP reports General Motors will drop dash air bags as non viable. Chrysler and Ford also limited air bag plans, amid opposition to passive restraints and delayed federal rules. Safety advocates say air bags could save lives and lower injuries and costs.
The Odessa American apologizes for misattributing statements in Monday's piece titled Sizzling Sherwood Volatile Park. Harold Bosse of 1206 E 44th St. was named as the speaker but the remarks were actually made by Sam Dyson of 1200 E 44th St.
U.S. District Judge Joe Fisher ruled that racial imbalances from population shifts at Port Arthur Independent School District do not justify forced busing or stricter faculty quotas. The ruling denies the Justice Department’s bid to expand the 1970 desegregation order, noting the imbalances stem from shifting demographics, not discriminatory policies. The district, with about 11,500 students, had considered a magnet program and closing two schools to curb imbalance.
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