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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1981
Page
1
Pleasant Colony, once underappreciated this season, chases a Belmont Stakes victory to join the ranks as the 12th Triple Crown winner. Details on Page 1B.
Classified notes and church calendar lead a reader through sections such as comics crossword puzzle and entertainment. The page highlights a doctor column and financial items with a focus on everyday interests and local notices.
Legislature acts with minimal clash on election dates as only one major election law passes. Speaker Bill Clayton pushes stricter reporting for contributions over 50 dollars and a 100 dollar cash limit. Proposals to shift primary dates and cross filing fail or stall. Senate and party leaders weigh primaries, conventions, and presidential primary ideas amid wary opposition.
Remigio Pena, 10, swept nearly a mile into a Lake Brazos outlet during a heavy rain, was found by teens, rescued by firefighters, and released from Hillcrest Baptist Hospital in good condition. His father thanked rescuers as about 100 spectators watched the dramatic pull from the mouth of the cavernous sewer. He recalled braving floodwaters with minimal memory, stating God answered prayers.
A Gulf coast storm lashed Texas and Louisiana with heavy rain and tornadoes. A 10-year-old boy swept into a storm sewer near Waco was found alive. Two died in Texas and a young boy drowned in Louisiana. Louisiana College at Pineville reported damage and a hospitalized student as 1250 students faced impact.
Odessa and Ector County enact a ban on alcohol in city and county parks. The ordinance carries a $200 fine and presumption of drinking for possession of open containers. Police will enforce with overtime park patrols until compliance is achieved.
The Federal Reserve reports April installment credit rose overall with auto loans up $428 million and total new credit at $28.88 billion, down from March’s peak. Revolving credit and mobile home credit also increased while unemployment concerns suggest slower growth ahead. Economists note consumer debt remains manageable relative to income, yet the economy’s softer pace may curb further expansion.
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