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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1982
Page
1
Sailplane pilots warn that access to the regional airport could be restricted amid proposed changes. Officials say safety and scheduling concerns drive possible limits, prompting meetings with clubs and local authorities to seek solutions.
An arrest warrant for aggravated kidnapping was issued for Michael Eugene Sharp 28 in connection with the stabbing and strangulation deaths of Brenda Broadway 32 and her 8-year-old daughter Christie Elms near Kermit. Sharp likely knew Broadway and had worked on Rodric 7 oil rig. A blue company pickup matching the description and Sharp owned vehicles were recovered. Selena Elms, Broadway’s daughter, helped lead deputies to the crime site.
The piece argues leaders misjudge the costs of military actions in the Falklands and Lebanon, warning that invasions may fulfill aims yet impose high losses. It cites Argentine and British positions, UN views, and past U.S. debates on Vietnam, concluding outcome doubts persist amid costly consequences.
In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court held that states must provide free public schooling to illegal alien children, striking down a Texas law requiring tuition. Justice Brennan wrote that the 14th Amendment guarantees equal protection to all persons, regardless of immigration status, a decision affecting border states and an estimated range of undocumented immigrants living in the United States. The ruling follows prior decisions extending some rights to undocumented aliens.
Odessa officials weigh overlapping bond proposals for a civic center and coliseum renovations. County Judge Gary Watkins notes voters may reject competing projects. task force cites a December 1981 survey showing slight support gains for a civic center. The plan includes a 2,500 seat auditorium and meeting spaces with an estimated $20 million cost in 1980, adjusted for inflation.
Paul Zamarian, president of the Great Seal Foundation, argues the Great Seal is only half real and urges dies for the reverse side. Congress already funded both sides in 1884 but only the eagle has been die struck. Sen. Warner has introduced a bill to cast dies for both sides at an estimated cost of about 13000 dollars.
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