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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1982
Page
2
Chapman links statewide rise to family problems and parental ignorance. Protective services workers contact reported families to assess abuse, neglect signs such as bruises, thinness, school absence, hygiene, food shortages, and children left alone, then investigate further.
Hance and Breaux addressed a 54 member commission to block moves that could strip Boll Weevils of party funds or privileges. Breaux argued sanctions should target constituents of Gramm and Burton, while Hance stressed party diversity as key to growth. A separate agency note discussed child welfare steps and parental rights termination procedures, outlining when a child may be placed in foster care and the need for supervisor consent.
In Dallas the steady job market faces strains as layoffs rise while analysts say Texas overall still grows. The piece notes how child welfare workers balance preserving family bonds with protecting children, detailing caseworkers’ dedication and turnover, and cites political debate over accountability within the Democratic Party and broader economic context in Texas.
Kasdorf says negative factors may fade next year while drilling activity could rebound. Dallas Fort Worth lost Braniff International about 4,500 jobs since May 12, with other layoffs in manufacturing. Unemployment at 5.9 percent statewide in April, up from 4.3 a year earlier, with Amarillo Austin Odessa and McAllen Pharr Edinburg improving. Economists expect Texas to weather national downturn, due to a mix of energy, tech, finance, industry and agriculture.
In Chicago police will mobilize over 180 officers Sunday at Lincoln Park where the American Nazi Party plans a rally against homosexuals during the city’s 13th Gay Pride parade. Opponents vow a counterdemonstration with Mark Kels of the June 27 Committee Against the Nazis predicting thousands. Arthur Jones of the America First Committee says his group will join the Nazis with about 60 uniformed members and possibly Ku Klux Klan participants.
Postal notice for The Odessa American includes subscription options for daily and Sunday delivery, rates for 3 months, monthly and Sunday-only plans, and a delivery problems phone contact. It also lists mailing details and post office information for address changes.
Rain chance 20 percent with thunderstorms and warm temperatures forecast for Odessa area on Sunday after near record highs Saturday. A Pasadena tornado caused damage including uprooted trees and roof harm. funnel clouds reported near Aspermont and Smithers Lake. Gusty winds damaged windows at Fort Worth Tandy Center. widespread thunderstorms and heavy rain hit Panhandle to Palo Duro Canyon with 1.7 inches in hours. East and Southeast Texas saw scattered storms from Houston to Toledo Bend.
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