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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1981
Page
1
A young Odessa child undergoes rabies shots after a bite from a prairie dog in Prairie Pete Park. The incident prompts the city recreation director to investigate numerous reports of animal abuse at the park.
Walter E. Heller leaders warn high interest rates cripple small and mid sized businesses with no relief expected in the near term. They project the prime rate around 16.5 percent by year end 1982, with minimal cuts likely and broader economic strain across autos and farming equipment.
New York AP reports economists expected lower rates but prime lending by banks rose to 20.5 percent, near last December's peak. Major banks increased from 20 percent earlier, with Crocker Bank joining as inflation slows and money supply stabilizes. Thomas Thomson of Crocker Bank blames Fed policy for the stubborn rates.
Air pollution, mainly ozone, is destroying 1 to 2 billion dollars of U S crops annually. Studies cited by Heggestad and Heck before Congress warn that acid rain and sulfur dioxide also reduce yields, with regional losses in the Ohio River Basin expected to grow through year end.
Washington reports the Reagan administration may study reviving conscription to boost forces by about 200000 over four years, with a Weinberger led task force weighing all manpower options amid debate between voluntarism and potential draft reconsideration. The Army reportedly doubts recruiting solely via volunteers, while officials stress the study will propose recommendations to strengthen active and reserve services.
Supporters say the life at conception measure can win enough votes to reach the full Judiciary Committee. The proposal would grant fetal rights as a person, aiming to curb abortion nationally, with Reagan backing and fierce opposition from NOW and NARL.
A brief notice notes updated ratings for new releases, signaling changes in how viewers evaluate films. The item highlights a streamlined system replacing prior ambiguous classifications, with officials urging readers to consult Page 2A for full details.
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