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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1981
Page
1
The second of a four part series examines a core of disenfranchised Americans who believe in imminent national disaster. It notes hideouts, food stocks and guns as they plan to endure a severe crisis. The piece appears on Page 5B.
A fragment shows a crosswords section and notes on Dear Abby style columns, a doctor's column, energy and entertainment notes, and a possible bridge game reference. Names, dates, places, or concrete events are not clearly readable in this snippet.
Odessa officers say morale at the OPD is at an all time low due to nine resignations, facilities problems, short staffing, low pay, and questionable management. Veterans left in two weeks, leaving a force nine short of 136. Chiefs and officers dispute causes while criticizing supervision and lack of recognition.
Rex Bradley Shanks, 27, was found guilty of first degree murder in Midland 142nd District Court for the slaying of James McPeters on Interstate 20. The jury imposed a 99 year term after a brief punishment phase. Patty McPeters received 30 years. Defense seeks appeal and jury tampering hearing was granted.
Secretary Haig testifies to a House panel defending Reagan policy in El Salvador as the State Department adds 25 million in military aid and 20 advisers. Lawmakers express concerns Cuba backed rebels and warn advisers risk death, while officials cite insurgent regrouping and Soviet bloc arms.
In Paris, 31-year-old Yves Maupetit and 43-year-old former prostitute Jeanine Terrier were found guilty of murdering a farmer and a married couple. Maupetit was sentenced to death, Terrier to life imprisonment. The verdict sparked debate on gender and the death penalty in France.
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