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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1981
Page
1
Suleiman Nyambui headlines UTEP’s NCAA track and field victory in Baton Rouge securing the program’s third consecutive championship. Details on Page 1B.
Odessa businessmen Wes Read and Curtis Sarrels bid 20500 for all 3900 turf pieces from Texas Stadium auction. With Taylor Publishing, they will cut into doormats and plaques for sale, hoping to offer genuine Cowboys memorabilia before preseason game. Local fans criticized rain delay and dealer-driven pricing amid plans to market commemorative turf boxes.
Stephen and Amanda Mays arrived two weeks early at Melbourne’s Royal Victoria Hospital after heart surgery and cesarean birth. Doctors implanted two fertilized eggs, predicting test-tube twins could become common. up to seven such births monthly anticipated. Stephen was in serious condition but yelled loudly. Amanda weighed five pounds five ounces and quickly joined her father and mother.
Midlander Midge Erskine recalls stealing a raven nest 17 years ago and keeping the fledgling as a pet. Now 83 other birds live with her, including hawks owls and eagles, as she works as a federally licensed bird restorer guiding rescues and releases while warning against keeping protected wildlife as pets.
Gov Bill Clements hailed the 1981 Texas legislative session for approving nine of his eleven anti crime bills and all five war on drugs measures. The measures authorize wiretaps with judge approval, require prescriptions for strong pain killers, tougher penalties for crimes against children, and allow confessions as evidence, while critics warn of privacy invasions and potential harm to innocent citizens.
Oklahoma and Texas officials pursue a broad kickback scheme involving road and bridge material purchases. Dorothy Griffin cooperates, naming 57 Oklahoma county officials in 29 counties. Seven Oklahoma commissioners, a former official, and two suppliers face charges. additional indictments expected as the investigation expands.
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