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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1981
Page
1
Vietnam veterans plan a fasting protest outside the Faith Center in suburban Glendale after eviction threats from a Veterans Administration Hospital. Dozens join the effort as organizers push for attention and support amid the dispute.
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Washington reports that for the first time in 25 years the Earth's rotation has sped up, shortening the day slightly. NASA Observatory expert Dr. Gernot Winkler notes long term slowing from ocean friction and lunar gravity, with leap seconds delayed to June 30 to keep clocks aligned.
Odessa City Council plans a July 25 bond election to approve 6 million dollars for a 7.96 million police and Municipal Court facility on a downtown site near the courthouse. City Manager Kerry Sweatt calls the site exceptional and central, with costs breakdowns including land, demolition, furnishings, and fees. If approved, taxes could rise about 7 cents per 100 of assessed value, though a tax rate cut to 67 cents per 100 is being considered.
The Elliot Hotel dominated Odessa in the early 20th century and stood for 30 years as a symbol of growth fueled by oil wealth. Notable entrepreneurs and oil barons frequented its Hollywood Room, shaping the city’s rise as Ector County expanded into a major oil hub.
Roy P. Mackal of the University of Chicago and Herman Regusters plan a three month Congo expedition in August to seek a living dinosaur. Natives describe a water dwelling creature twice the size of an elephant known as mokelembembe.
US business watchers note a decade after lifting the 1971 embargo a cautious revival of Sino American trade has grown to 4.9 billion in two way trade with hopes of reaching seven billion by 1981 while Coca Cola reports losses on its China venture amid slow market development and a shift toward patience and relationship building.
Israel denounces the United States for suspending delivery of four F-16 aircraft, insisting its Iraqi reactor attack was a defensive act. Foreign Ministry says Washington’s action unjust and cites long-standing war with Iraq. Labor Party signals Peres Sadat talks may be canceled. Deputy Defense Minister Zippori hopes to mend ties.
Two General Dynamics workers in Fort Worth inspect an F-16 slated for Israel as the Reagan administration orders a pause on four fighters from the plant following Israel's strike on a nuclear facility in Iraq.
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