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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1981
Page
1
Judge Ken Spencer of the 109th District retires from the bench. Gov. Bill Clements names Andrews attorney James H. Clack to succeed Spencer. Story continues on Page 1C.
The Odessa College men's and women's basketball teams beat South Plains College at Wrangler Gymnasium on Thursday night. The Lady Wranglers won 61 to 45, while the Wranglers edged 75 to 73 with a basket in the final five seconds. See details on Page 1B.
University of Texas of the Permian Basin president V R Cardozier urged the Texas Board of Regents to expand UTPB to a four year campus, citing Odessa Midland growth and oil activity. He noted enrollment may not reach full state funding yet the need for freshman and sophomore offerings is compelling. Regents did not plan to decide on the expansion in this meeting.
A Texas utility rate increase of 243.7 million dollars was approved by the Public Utility Commission on a 2-1 vote. Southwestern Bell plans to sue and seek more, while residential bills rise by about 1.70 dollars monthly starting January amid mixed consumer reactions.
Winter sees more colds and influenza with deaths estimated at 52,000 in the 1980-81 season. Experts note uncertain causes, possible cold-environment virus activity, and emphasize vaccination as the only preventive measure. Age and health issues raise risk, and aspirin-free care for children under 17 is advised.
University of Texas system official Bryce Jordan in Odessa says upper level campuses like UTPB face national scrutiny over long term viability and cost effectiveness. He notes larger freshman and sophomore classes reduce benefits of smaller upper level cohorts and that education quality at Odessa’s UTPB remains high.
Withdrawal of American workers from Libyan oil fields would not cause lasting damage to Libya’s oil industry, analysts say. Marathon Oil ordered eight Americans to leave its Libyan stations and indicated the move would not substantially hinder operations, with non‑American workers handling most tasks. Other firms weighed evacuation plans and responses to Reagan’s warning of danger in Libya.
Wire Reports profile of Dallas Mayor Jack Evans discusses his tall, willowy stature, stylish camel coat, and office scene at City Hall. The interview touches on city managers George Schrader and Charles Anderson, asking Evans to compare leadership approaches. Page 2A continues with more details.
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