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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1981
Page
2
Officials said cooperation by others could yield lighter sentences and longer ineligibility periods for bidding on federally financed highway work. Investigations have spread across states, with preliminary checks often surfacing allegations. Widmar noted only two states showed no bid rigging signals, but warned the checks are not definitive.
The courts sentence convicted contractors to jail and levy fines averaging 211000 for 31 corporations and 5.5 months for 36 individuals. Offenders risk up to three years’ debarment from federal highway work. In Oklahoma, up to 250 county officials and suppliers may be implicated in an FBI IRS probe into county government corruption. Since May, 70+ commissioners have resigned amid taped indictments and kickback allegations up to 50 percent.
Florida faces its worst dry spell in 18 months as rainfall fails to arrive across Miami and south. Officials fear a severe winter drought could strain water supplies, with Lake Okeechobee at a record low and Apalachicola River traffic dwindling.
Hale, a sugarcane seller, explains he can’t chew due to false teeth though buyers frequent his stand. Carrie Rich, 71, hangs hand sewn sunbonnets, pin cushions, and pot holders along a wire by the road to earn enough for her husband’s medicine, calling her work a hobby. She plans to pass her lye soap, 50 cents a block, and uses an industrial sewing machine for coats and upholstery, driven by nerves and love of sewing, with 27 grandchildren and five great grandchildren in her family.
Florida U.S. District Judge Alice Hastings and Washington attorney William Borders Jr. were indicted for conspiring to solicit a $150,000 bribe to reduce sentences. Hastings, 45, could face federal charges as one of the century's few indicted black judges. Negotiations meanwhile hint at a lean national Teamsters contract, with officials close to talks saying a 39 month deal is nearly agreed. In Rome, Italy backs Washington against negotiating with the Red Brigades over Brig. Gen. James L. Dozier’s kidnapping, citing the sect's attempt to gain international leverage and threatening NATO.
The Odessa American publishes daily and Sunday editions from 222 E Fourth Street Odessa Texas with Sunday only option. Rates include $70 per year for daily and Sunday or $5 per month for subscriptions with renewal and delivery details listed in the masthead.
A Gulf moisture outbreak brings light rain to South and Southeast Texas while Odessa and West Texas enjoy fair, mild conditions. Today shows 60s highs in most areas with 30s to 40s at night. by weekend, North Texas cools and South Texas remains warm with highs near 70s to 80s and minimal precipitation.
Reagan appointee Nancy Harvey Stearts says the coming budget year will leave the government in good shape but cannot do everything for everyone. FTC official Tim Muris argues reduced regulation saves money and lowers prices, while holdover appointees like Statler and Pertschuck fear budget cuts hinder their work. Across government, recalls of defective products and consumer refunds shrink as information to consumers is trimmed. Mitsubishi Corp. agreed to reimburse Chrysler Corp. over balancer and timing chain issues.
The article describes the FTC and related agencies facing reduced funding, affecting safety initiatives from Chrysler recalls to electrical code revisions. Officials warn that budget shortfalls limit consumer protection, with leaders blaming a pro-business climate and shifts in regulatory posture.
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