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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1981
Page
1
Southwestern Bell seeks what could be the biggest rate increase ever granted to a Texas utility. The request may be approved by the Public Utility Commission only if the final proposed raise remains well below Bell’s initial demand. Story continues on Page 2D.
Tougher qualifications and high unemployment slow military enlistments in Odessa yet local recruiters say missions are met. Bonuses exceeding 20000 dollars and benefits lure more mentally, morally, and physically qualified youths while waivers for criminally prone enlistees are discouraged. Army standards rise, with non graduates needing higher test scores and a push to shed the Beetle Bailey image. Enlistees start at 550 dollars monthly base pay and many train as welders or sheet metal workers for oil field work.
The Defense Department revisits a Carter era plan to extend total military service by two years, adding to the Individual Ready Reserve. Recruits would face the extra year, while active duty time stays unchanged, with effects on reserve strength potentially delayed.
President Reagan plans a low key appeal to about 1500 Americans in Libya to leave the country, aiming to cripple Libya's oil sector by reducing American technical labor. The move follows a purported Khadafy plot to kill top U.S. leaders and comes as Senate leaders discuss possible passport sanctions.
Overzealous partiers cut down ten recently planted Christmas trees at Jim Parker Park near University Boulevard and Dawn Avenue using a chainsaw and loaded them onto a truck. Parks Director Roland Hancock questioned the value of the trees and considered canceling planned festive displays including a gazebo and Santa Claus visit.
Poul Hartling head of the UNHCR accepted the 1981 Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the agency and its 10 million refugees. He will receive a $220,000 prize Friday and earmark it for a refugee project. The award, second for UNHCR, recognizes its work since 1955 and its role as mediator between governments.
Congress estimates show a windfall profits tax on oil will fall short of the $227 billion target as revenues peak around $20.7 billion in 1985, with factors like price assumptions, conservation, tax cuts, IRS chaos, and oil theft eroding proceeds. The levy, based on price differences, faces a drawn out peak and uncertain future.
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