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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1981
Page
1
The grand jury has returned indictments against a local man identified as 42 years old. Police say a murder case is tied to the arrest of the suspect. Page 10 carries related stories and photographs along with a note on a savings certificate likelihood and a child injured in a car pedestrian incident.
The Los Angeles Rams surged in the second half to beat the Minnesota Vikings 34 81. Jeff Rutledge entered in the third quarter guiding the Rams to a preseason victory. See Page 1B for details.
A concise overview of notable features in the guide highlighting key topics, sections, and layout. It outlines what readers can expect in each area and how to navigate the guide efficiently.
The Permian Basin is set for a sunny Saturday while other parts of Texas may see showers and thunderstorms. The weather story appears on Page 2A.
Despite the Department of Justice abandoning a Houston desegregation appeal, the Ector County Independent School District case proceeds. The federal suit, joined by CRUCIAL and MALDEF, targets busing to desegregate 24 000 students across 33 schools with a trial set for October 19 in Midland.
North Korea fires at a U S SR-71 over South Korea and international air space prompting Meese to say possible counterattack options. The Pentagon cites the Blackbird mission and rejects Pyongyang claims of intrusion.
In Widnes England two 19 year olds Sean Grant and Graeme Rathbone killed themselves in a car with carbon monoxide after leaving notes blaming unemployment. Police and the former Fairfield High principal see them as troublemakers while others call it a cry for help amid Britain’s high joblessness.
University of Minnesota researchers fed 20 percent green coffee beans to lab rats before carcinogen exposure and found fewer than half as many breast tumors as in a beanless control group. The study links kahciol palmitate to cancer-enzyme activity, with other compounds likely aiding the effect.
Garrett Morris a longtime Southwestern Bell critic on the Public Utility Commission faces a looming term end Monday as Governor Bill Clements weighs reappointment. A Democrat active in campaigns, Morris’ chances appear slim, though he has been noted for decisive dissents that opposed Bell’s rate hikes.
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