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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1981
Page
1
A 40 percent chance of thunderstorms and cool, mostly cloudy skies forecast for Tuesday with the weather story on the second page. Hubert Green won the Greater Hartford Open in Wethersfield with a 20 under par 264, ending a two year winless streak for the Birmingham native. details on Page 1B.
Federal task force urges Congress to curb violence by restricting suspect rights and expanding detention. Proposals seek mandatory pretrial detention for dangerous arrestees, replace insanity defenses with guilty but mentally ill, allow illegally obtained evidence with belief no Fourth Amendment violation, and add handgun purchase waiting periods amid budget cuts.
Dennis moved ashore in the Everglades with heavy rain and gusty winds as it lingered near the Ten Thousand Islands region. Forecasters canceled the hurricane watch as winds stayed around 55 mph. Residents along the southeast coast faced storms, high tides, and threats of tornadoes while many prepared supplies.
More than 900 Odessa homes and businesses lost power after heavy storms dumped over two inches of rain in Ector County. A damp underground line on West 42nd Street disrupted telephone service for up to 500 customers. WeatherService forecasts indicate continued storms with high chances of rain today and tonight, easing Tuesday. Local Bell crews may need up to two days to repair widespread trouble reports.
The 1981 82 government manual lists nearly 300 abbreviations from PEP to ADD revealing how agencies like NOAA WAVES SPARS and VISTA shape daily life. It notes no winners or scores but explains which agency sets the pace and how acronyms support jobs and tax base.
The AP NBC poll of 1,601 adults Aug 10–11 finds American views of Prime Minister Begin and Israel's defense policy worsened among those aware of Israeli attacks. Yet overall U.S. military aid to Israel remains supported, with about half saying aid is right or needed.
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