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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1982
Page
1
News analysis by Elizabeth Simpson presents a debate over Odessans on a civic center project. The piece frames a confrontation between proponents and opponents, outlining arguments for and against the center, its potential costs, and impacts on the community.
Odessa residents weigh a multi million dollar civic center plan that could raise property taxes. Proponents tout economic and cultural gains while opponents warn of business closures and higher costs. The bond vote was set for August 14, giving six weeks for campaigning. Center would occupy nine blocks between 8th and 11th streets and Jackson and Adams avenues with a 210000 square foot complex including auditorium exhibit hall and banquet facilities.
Eight local businesses were randomly polled about a proposed Ector County civic center. Seven of eight oppose the plan and plan to organize. Sheila Welsh notes Brownback Sales has relocated four times for progress and fears another forced move if the project proceeds.
Oscar Mertink stands out among Cubs fans as one of the Midland team’s most loyal supporters. Story continued on Page 1B with notes on his enduring dedication and the club’s local fan culture.
A brief community page mentions obituaries and a youth section amid a features guide. It references a periodical’s internal sections including horoscopes and opinion, with page markers and catalog-like numbers.
Braniff International issued over 4.1 million in cashier’s checks the day before filing for bankruptcy. A 300,000 dollar check to Lazard Freres & Co. was not cashed. Unsecured creditors plan to challenge alleged preferential payments before Braniff suspended operations on May 12 and filed for bankruptcy the next day in Fort Worth.
In Dallas and across Texas ex patriate Northerners form Damn Yankees clubs to ease homesickness. Irene Konig from the South Bronx started the Dallas chapter after moving to Austin six years ago. Kathleen Menget, a Michigan transplant, joined Dallas group seeking North vs South tensions eased and camaraderie.
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