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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1981
Page
1
Odessan Charles Ice showcases an authentic Sioux tipi in his backyard, drawing curious onlookers as he explains the traditional structure and its significance. The feature notes his continued belief in tipi living and promises more on Page 10.
In the Permian Basin the Petroplex hosts over 3000 millionaires with many owning multiple millions. Local shops add high end goods from Austrian Bosendorfer pianos costing around 47000 to Rolls Royce cars, signaling a thriving luxury market as dealers target Basin wealth and a Houston dealer network edges into Odessa.
Washington figures show the Equal Rights Amendment likely to fail to win approval in any of the 15 remaining unratified states within 10 months. Supporters launch a countdown campaign and vow to start over if needed, while leaders note public support and political shifts may yet alter its fate.
The 1981 Legislature enacted changes taking effect Monday or Tuesday, affecting personal and business life. Eighteen year olds face higher drinking age, wiretaps gain police reach, school instruction must follow 12 general areas, farm workers face tools length limits, and mandatory auto liability insurance becomes technically effective with penalties and license suspensions starting January 1982. Some measures await court rulings or voter approval, with constitutional change proposals on November ballots.
Laborers head the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health stress ranking with secretaries, waiters, farm owners, and office managers also high. Health professionals rank mid teens, while police and executives appear lower. Stress linked to 90 percent of diseases. high blood pressure and heart conditions affect millions. The piece notes fight flight response and quotes NIOSH experts.
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