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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1983
Page
1
Three West Texas boxers advance to the Golden Gloves semifinals in the IC page story detailing results from the regional semifinals, with remaining contenders preparing for the finals and highlighting notable performances and matchups.
An Odessa nurse adapts to a life changed by a rare muscle disease. The feature highlights her daily challenges, medical journey, and resilience as she navigates treatment, work, and personal life amid limited awareness and support options.
Odessa TEC figures show 1191 first time claims in February up 78 from January as unemployment likely edged higher. National rate 10.4 percent, Texas 8.8 percent. continuing federal claims were 716 with concerns over funding as 6 El Paso Products workers furloughed and March figures to reflect new layoffs.
A battalion of Britain's Gurkha riflemen wrapped up a month at Fort Lewis Washington after months of long training and live fire practice on terrain resembling Europe and a desert in eastern Washington. They attempted a night out in Tacoma but many were under 21. The unit plans to return to England shortly. some recruits may enlist at 17.
In a 228 to 202 vote the House supported raising the Social Security retirement age to 67, pleasing Rep. Jake Pickle of Texas who pushed the reform after opposing it before. Rep. Claude Pepper of Florida lamented the defeat of his plan to preserve all benefits at 65, calling the move a Pyrrhic victory for the Reagan era and predicting reversal when Democrats regain the White House. Pepper fought to defend current benefits as he spoke tearfully on the House floor.
A federal judge could rule next week on a sexual discrimination suit against the city of Odessa and a former city supervisor. The case, filed by former city secretary Ester Nabarette, involves allegations of harassment by former Building Services Superintendent Joe Tant. Tant resigned after a city complaint and later pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault. Nabarette was terminated in 1961 for absenteeism, according to testimony, though her attorney argues trauma caused her absence. The suit seeks back pay and punitive damages at the judge's discretion.
El Paso trustees filed a federal motion to end the 1976 desegregation plan that required daily busing of nearly 1,000 students. The district seeks to end the discrimination suit forcing 15 schools to swap Hispanic and non-Hispanic students to even out racial balance in the 450,000 resident city.
A Texas Senate Natural Resources Committee vote clears a bill to place all 254 counties under the Parks and Wildlife Commission with uniform statewide game rules. The measure, approved 8 to 1, faces full Senate action amid protests from dog hunters. A second bill to raise the commission from six to nine members also passes 6 to 0, aiding West Texas representation. Some counties retain local control while others defer to the state agency. Senator Lindon Williams votes no.
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