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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1983
Page
18
Rescue workers care for 9 month old Rodney Terrien and his 23 month old sister Melissa inside an ambulance after the siblings were rescued.
Two Odessa men Billie Wayne Busby and Alden Royce Fowler pleaded guilty to mail fraud in a Shell Oil Co. gas plant kickback scheme. They face up to five years in prison and $1,000 fines and will testify against Nolan Smiley Jr. in a Utah case.
Odessa officials debate street standards for older annexed areas and the impact of curb and gutter on drainage and pavement life. Some residents oppose assessments while officials argue for public benefit and long term maintenance. Construction is slated for approval Oct. 37.
At a Texas Youth Commission home opened in 1966 for dependent and neglected youths, a July 1980 shift made it a complete delinquent facility. Residents now study year round toward a GED on campus, with rehabilitation through education and counseling emphasized. Dennis, 16, says GED study motivates him to avoid street life, while Allan Spearman notes the diploma boosts self worth and may steer youths away from future problems.
Statewide school districts posted a 14.8 percent funding increase from special state and federal aid and higher local revenues. In Ector County the tax levy rose 12.2 percent while Midland saw a 24.3 percent hike. The 1981-82 average school property tax rate stood at 53.1 cents per $100, with a typical $100,000 property tax of $531. Locally Ector County’s rate was 63 cents per $100, Midland 60.9 cents.
Texas districts adopt 1982 83 budgets with per student spending 2610.23 statewide. Ector County 2977.65 per student for 22573 ADA 81-82. 23107 ADA 82-83. Midland 2701 per student for 14855. Teacher pay averages rise above state base: Ector 20338 Midland 20437, state 17537. Pupil teacher ratios around 1 to 17 across districts.
Lubbock resident Hance, 40, described as moderate to conservative, joined southern Democrats who backed early Reagan economic policies. A UT Law graduate of 1968, he said he could name several qualified people to run for the position after being contacted at Ford's office this morning.
John Montford said he is unsure if the time is right to seek Congress citing unfinished business while noting a possible conversion of his Senate campaign team. State Rep. Jay Gibson urged Montford to run and linked districts, but Gibson ruled out pursuing Washington. Odessa businessman Jim Reese and Lubbock’s Larry Combest were also mentioned as potential candidates for Hance's seat.
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