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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1981

Page

2

Thatcher eyes riot courts as violence surges in UK

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher visited Liverpool amid a wave of urban violence spanning London and six provinces. Rioting spread to Scotland, with police reporting arsons, looting, and hundreds of arrests as authorities prepare swift punishment measures including special riot courts.

Thatcher Liverpool England Margaret Thatcher London Scotland Dundee Menzieshirl Southall Brixton Toxteth Midlands Leicester Highfields William Whitelaw House of Commons

Oil Operators Split Over Budget Deal and Boll Weevil Democrats

Industry lobbyist Madison warns that lobbyists face a split in southern Democrat support as Dan Rostenkowski plans to add the oil exemption to the Democratic budget. He says royalty owners secured a $2,500 annual tax credit, while independent operators wait for relief as rig counts rise past 4,000. Ministers of political leverage stress unity against the president’s budget.

Madison House Ways and Means Committee Dan Rostenkowski Rostenkowski Reagan New York Harry Helmsley Chicago Windy City Sears Helmsley Manhattan Empire State Building

Atlanta group expands bid to champion children's rights

Camille Bell leads the Committee to Stop Children's Murders, formed to assist families of murdered and missing black youths. The group helped spur a police task force now probing 28 slayings and one disappearance in Atlanta since mid 1979. Authorities detained Wayne Williams on murder charges, while the group broadens to raise public awareness of missing and slain children nationwide.

Atlanta Camille Bell Wayne Williams

Permian Basin to Top 100 as Heat Persists Across Texas

National Weather Service forecasters at Midland report continued hot spell with upper 90s highs across the region and values near 102 in Big Bend lowlands. Sunny to partly cloudy skies prevail with light southerly winds and overnight lows around 70s, while scattered storms may develop in South and East Texas late week.

Permian National Weather Service Midland Regional Texas San Angelo Longview Big Bend South Texas

Odessa American Delivery Notice in Three Towns

The notice announces delivery details for Odessa American subscribers including annual rate and delivery schedule. It notes changes in rates and service areas, and specifies timing for Sunday delivery.

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