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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1982
Page
2
Mrs. Laura Benton, a self reliant Fort Worth resident living on the street, relies on Social Security, magazine subscriptions, and a $284 monthly check. She defends her use of a cattle prod for self defense and rejects help from family while dreaming of striking it rich in sweepstakes. She urges a shelter for people like her amid growing homelessness.
U S President Reagan ends economic sanctions on Argentina for invading the Falkland Islands while urging all parties to bury the dispute and pursue friendship and cooperation. Military sanctions from the Carter era stay in place as the broader policy shifts unfold.
Authorities prepared to extradite James Randall Bryant 19 of Ashland Alabama and Douglas Roy Beightol 18 or 19 from Florida after arrests near Garnett Kansas on kidnapping charges tied to a Dalhart Texas woman. Warrants issued in Amarillo Texas according to FBI supervisor Richard Goss.
The Odessa American lists daily and Sunday mail subscription rates with six month three month and one month options. Second class postage is included. Delivery problems should be reported by calling 337 7314 with times noted for daily and weekend delivery.
Forecasters predict a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms tonight with possible heavy downpours and mid 60s lows. Tuesday brings a 20 percent thunderstorm chance and highs near 90s as southeasterly winds ease. A high pressure ridge earlier pushed cold air across the region, sparking scattered showers from El Paso to San Angelo, with high winds damaging small structures near San Angelo.
Odessa police report a car impounded after abandonment amid a heavy storm. Four foot flood at East 8th and Pueblo streets, with traffic signals out due to outages. Crews cleaned debris as power and flights temporarily disrupted at Midland Regional Airport. Year to date rainfall and historical records noted.
Air traffic faced delays as some planes circled the area while others landed at alternate ports or returned to origin. Emergency generators kept air traffic controllers in contact. Ector County crews graded roads and reported no flooding on Monahans Draw. Odessa stations logged rainfall from 0.63 to 2.48 inches, with Andrews and Crane noting light to moderate rain and no damage.
A California legislature proposal by Assembly Leader Mike Roos would deem the natural mother not to have sole claim to a child born under a surrogate agreement. The bill creates a legal framework for contracts between infertile couples and surrogate mothers, including confidentiality and escrow-backed compensation, aiming to protect would‑be parents if a surrogate changes her mind.
A man describes how he abused prescriptions to obtain drugs, detailing manipulative acts at pharmacies, forged fills, and the role of insurance. He explains seduction of leniency at stores, an empty bottle in his yard for pharmacy refills, and how privacy and centralized billing allowed easy abuse. He admits starting with small lies that snowballed.
Britain says Argentina accepts active hostilities are ended in the Falklands undeclared war and will release 593 prisoners. The men, held aboard the St Edmund near Falklands waters, will be returned to Argentina as arrangements are made. The 200 mile war zone and 12 mile coast blockade remain pending further consideration.
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