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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1981
Page
1
Rep Phil Gramm of College Station hailed the Gramm Latta budget bill as nation changing after Congress passed it on Friday but many Texas Democrats condemned the vote as a turncoat move. The story continues on Page 1D.
At Wimbledon on Friday Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe advanced to the fourth round of men's singles as they push toward a potential rematch of last year’s final. Borg faced a tougher path with four seeds still in his half while McEnroe’s draw lacked seeded opponents. Page 1B.
President Reagan secured a sweeping package of more than 5 billion dollars in 1982 budget cuts from a Democratic House aided by conservative Democrats. The final House vote followed a series of parliamentary battles, with prior gains in the Senate and calls by Democrats for a slower process. Reagan hailed the victory as vital to a balanced budget by 1984, while Democrats argued the measure charaded the legislative process.
Ten people died and seven were injured when a 1946 converted bus carrying seven families caught fire on Interstate 15 in Cajon Pass California. The vehicle rolled into a flatbed truck and blocked the highway as bystanders ferried survivors to safety.
A federal appeals court granted Texas a temporary reprieve from most changes ordered in a lower court ruling on prison reform. The 5th Circuit halted actions while a full appeal is heard, signaling the hearing would occur at the earliest date. The suit, led by inmate David R. Ruiz and joined by the Justice Department, claimed overcrowding and inadequate facilities violated constitutional rights.
Canadian scientists pump antacid into lakes and streams to counteract acid rain destroying bass, lake trout, and pike. Ontario plans a multimillion dollar, multi lake project near Sudbury and Dorset following partial success in 1973. Liming is expensive and not a full environmental solution, with costs around hundreds per ton and thousands per lake. Officials warn fish losses could rise nationwide if unchecked. The issue fuels political talks with the United States on power-plant emissions and a broader air quality accord.
Thomas Boone of 923 W 36th St was shot in the face at a roadside park east of Midland while robbed of his wallet and credit card holder. He was hospitalized in critical condition and airlifted to a Dallas hospital. Deputies seek a black male in early 20s. weapon not recovered. Boone works for Cummins Electric Supply. Silent Witness line 685-1190.
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