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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1981
Page
1
A report on Page 1D examines how coyotes prey on livestock and the impact on ranchers. The piece outlines affected stock, regional concerns, and possible mitigation measures with expert input and local reactions.
A Saturday night fight at the Permian Mall Gameroom left two Odessa and one Midland teen shot. Johnny Rowe, 16, is in serious condition at Medical Center Hospital with shotgun wounds to the chest. Lisa Bryan, 14, and Eva Harper, 16, are in stable condition. Police seek witnesses and a 1972 yellow and white Pontiac Le Mans.
Richard V. Allen, Reagan's national security adviser, urged Western Europe to curb social spending and drop the "contemptible philosophy of better red than dead" to confront the Soviet threat. He warned Europe faces a postwar level economic crisis as inflation and unchecked social programs weaken NATO.
Rangers insist Big Bend National Park is not a ghost park yet but has seen a sharp visitor decline over five years. Officials cite soaring gas prices and isolation, with last year’s turnout under half of 1976 levels. Park staff note the remoteness drives exploration to closer parks while the 107 mile Rio Grande bend anchors the refuge.
White House spokesman James Brady said Reagan will aggressively attack waste and fraud across federal programs, opening several fronts in the coming weeks. The move centers on major investigations led by inspectors general, with charges anticipated but specifics withheld, alongside a new Council on Integrity and Efficiency and enhanced FBI and Justice Department involvement.
Weather and emergency officials warn that low tornado deaths last year should not dull vigilance as a new season begins. National Weather Service Director Hallgren emphasizes sheltering when needed, noting 28 deaths in 1981 versus the long term average. FEMA's Gallagher recalls 1974 disasters and urges preparedness amid outbreaks in multiple states.
Mount St Helens delayed awakening peaked March 27 1980 with a steam eruption, then the May 18 cataclysm devastated 150 square miles and left 61 dead or missing. Scientists noted the rapid sequence from quakes to steam to eruption, while residents faced hazards and tourism surged amid the volcano crisis.
Washington AP reports the first class letter rate rises to 18 cents effective at midnight with other mail classes also increased. Postmaster General Bolger warns the 18 cent rate likely short lived as the Postal Service faces over $1 billion in reduced revenue and may seek another rate hike later this year.
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