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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1982
Page
1
Texas’ economy remains solid despite layoffs and a mild rise in unemployment in parts of the state. Oil industry declines hit drilling, refinery capacity, and demand for equipment, with many firms facing layoffs and possible closures. Experts warn of energy recession lingering as gas decontrol uncertainty persists.
Tim Madigan reports on Odessa County Children's Services, a 24 hour on call agency led by Jean Chapman, which handles abuse or neglect cases. Patrolman Mollinary recalls finding two hungry, dirty siblings abandoned in Sherwood Park at 10:30 p.m. The agency logged 159 abuse or neglect probes in May, with cases rising.
Odessa reports 66 arson cases this year, triggering nearly 1 million in insurance losses, tripling last year's pace. Fire Marshal Wayne Coggins cites limited inspectors, rising unemployment, and population growth as factors, with only a small team of investigators available.
The Dallas Morning News reports that Democratic activists push platform accountability against 47 Conservative Democratic Forum members who backed Reagan era economic programs. Reps Kent Hance and John Breaux oppose punishment, arguing accountability should not punish allies.
Philadelphia vendors sell gimmicks and gag items voicing anti Reagan rhetoric at the Democratic National Conference. A Reagan Bean Shooter and a Raygun novelty are marketed as simple ways for people to express opposition, with one vendor spreading 3,000 paper guns funded by a fireman.
On page 8A a satire targets the Reagan era with a spoof badge and slogan about the first family lifestyle. A bean shooter gag mocks Reaganomics while merchandise circulates as fundraiser items for campaigns. Connie Nash, the inventor, says the joke aims to pressure advisers and reflect public opinion.
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