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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1982
Page
1
NASA engineer Jerry Elliott spoke to Ector High School students Thursday about America's Space Shuttle and opportunities for minorities in professional careers. The presentation highlighted science avenues and potential paths in aerospace.
About 50 residents from Ector Midland and Glascock counties packed the Midland Air Terminal for a Texas Water Resources Department hearing on groundwater pollution dwindling supplies and irrigation well contamination. The agency revises the 1969 plan and seeks comments as it updates regional water priorities across the High Plains.
Odessa College hosted absentee voting as Melinda Nickless from the Texas Secretary of State's office observed procedures in Deadrick Hall to ensure proper conduct. The visit followed complaints from a mayoral candidate campaign manager and coverage by local media about verification and possible irregularities. Regular voting is set for April 3 at the same site.
Dallas AP top oil executives from Marathon, Exxon, and Texaco warned the Texas Railroad Commission that the worldwide oil glut may be short lived and prices could soar if Saudi Arabia reduces output. Marathon’s Hoopman called the glut temporary and treacherous while urging continued domestic programs. Exxon’s Hess noted exporters still meet U.S. demand, and small independents leader Pitts urged incentives for domestic oil and gas production.
Gov. Bill Clements told reporters in Austin that Texas feels some national downturn but remains very strong due to right to work laws. He noted higher unemployment and a ripple effect from a weaker national economy, comparing Texas favorably with union states. He did not rule out Braniff Airlines' potential collapse impacting Texas.
AP News Analysis notes reformers want a fair system for selecting nominees. Past disputes over delegates and openness shape debates, with University of Virginia panel urging a method that respects party rank and file, broad participation, and unity while selecting qualified candidates.
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