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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1985
Page
1
Ronnie Moses, a 39 year old welder in Odessa, epitomizes the field chaser who drifts from rig to rig. He describes welding as a free, demanding craft central to the energy industry and recalls wages of 80 to 90 thousand dollars during the 1982 oil boom with 120 hour weeks.
Odessa psychologist Dr. Allen Marks of the University of Texas at the Permian Basin argues that children absorb bias through subtle cues rather than direct admonitions. He notes that living in whites-only areas and patronizing Anglo-owned stores can teach prejudice, while social pressure can spur change. The expert frames racism as a class issue since Brown v. Board and the Civil Rights Act altered overt discrimination but not covert attitudes.
A Dallas report describes former patients wandering Texas streets due to scarce community programs. It notes the state needs about 11,000 more beds, spends about a half billion annually, yet ranks 48th in national mental health funding, underscoring systemic under funding.
Federal court pressure highlights lack of a comprehensive Texas mental health system. A legislative oversight panel says no full coordination among services while funds flow to hospitals. David Pharis, overseeing CARE, warns parts don’t work together despite court orders.
Washington readers await a renewed round of negotiations as Soviet and U S negotiators arrive in Geneva to discuss arms control. The piece outlines the stakes and explains three weapon types under discussion including the space based Star Wars concept, with background on past handling of nuclear weapons, and notes the complex, high stakes nature of the talks.
Marciana Ramirez, 78, Wanda Ramirez Serna, 64, and Frances Ramirez Jordan, 62, of 103 N. Washington Ave., discuss their father Juan Ramirez who moved to Odessa in 1907 and is believed to be the city’s first Hispanic resident. Related stories and photos on Page 4A.
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