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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1979
Page
1
Heavy rains drenched the Permian Basin causing two feet of water on a north I 20 service road near East Loop 338. Flooded crossings closed temporarily as more rain was forecast for this afternoon and Saturday, threatening travel and potential vehicle stalling.
President Carter moves to lift price controls on domestic oil drawing opposition from consumer advocates who warn of higher costs for low income Americans. Oil prices may jump as OPEC signals higher base prices while lawmakers discuss energy summit scheduling. Diesel shortages threaten trucking and the economy amid rising gasoline costs nationwide.
Odessa and nearby cities faced heavy rains with high water on roads and widespread leaks. Sam Houston Elementary evacuated classes as flood waters backed up around the building and storms forced students to move to higher ground. Ireland Elementary flooded its patio areas and drainage failures prompted pumping. Officials noted water on Highway 80 east loop 338 and other routes, with multiple stations recording rainfall between 1.2 and 2.3 inches by midmorning. City crews evacuated residents near 36th and Walnut as water receded later, though some intersections remained deep and traffic slow.
May unemployment stayed at 5.8 percent as the economy slowed yet forgone job losses in large numbers. Manufacturing jobs dipped for the second month, offset by 65 000 highway and street construction hires and 50 000 returning workers from a trucking strike.
FAA says more than 100 DC-10s are in the air or cleared after an inspection ordered following the Chicago crash. About 30+ of 138 aircraft remain grounded for issues in engine-mount assemblies and monoball bolts, while NTSB member Philip Hogue questions safety and calls for further testing before continuing operations.
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