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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1982
Page
1
The Miami Dolphins rallied in the second half to defeat the Buffalo Bills on Monday night, as Page LB contributed to the comeback and the team secured the win.
Interior Secretary James Watt announces removal of wilderness protections from more than 805000 acres across the West. The action covers areas near McKittrick Canyon in Lincoln National Forest and Salt Creek Wilderness near Roswell New Mexico, drawing opposition from the National Park Service over oil and gas leasing and habitat for the endangered Peregrine falcon.
The Associated Press reports a major bank cut its prime rate to 11 percent the lowest in 28 months as the stock market rallied after a record high. The Dow rose to 1,071.84 amid hopes for lower rates, while a brief fire near the NYSE caused a 40 minute halt.
An explosion at 3812 Melody Lane in northeast Odessa killed Henry J. Cunningham, 80, and his wife Leila, 75, early today. Fire officials called the blast a gas explosion though investigators warned factor source remains uncertain. Neighbors described a sonic boom and flames ripping through the wooden house as four fire units responded and controlled the blaze within minutes. The couple had lived there about 10 years. The report notes a separate December M1 money supply rise but no direct link to the incident.
A blizzard shut down major Midwest cities with a foot and a half of snow stranding thousands of travelers as highways closed and power failed. Snow covered eastern Nebraska Iowa to northern Minnesota and upper Michigan. 15 deaths blamed on severe weather. Minneapolis St Paul area bans travel. airport closed. University of Minnesota closes for first time since 1966. Lincoln power outages affect over half of 170000 residents. South Dakota reports up to 17 inches of snow with I-29 south of Sioux Falls closed. 28 counties advised no travel. Interstate closures and dire warnings lead to mass disruptions across the region.
Washington AP reports Transportation Secretary Drew Lewis announced his resignation effective next February. He praised the president and his policies, saying it is time to return to the business community, with offers including chairmanship at Warner Amex Cable Communications Inc.
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