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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1981
Page
1
A waterfront five story condo in an Atlantic Coast resort town collapsed on Friday, described by authorities as collapsing like a house of cards. Nine workers were killed, five remain missing, one was trapped alive under heavy debris, and dozens were injured. Page 2A.
The White House mailbag shows 10-1 opposition to sending military aid and advisers to El Salvador. polls report fewer than one third back the decision while 25,000 letters reflect heavy opposition and fear of another Vietnam. Gallup and Los Angeles Times polls confirm limited support for aid and reservations about military involvement.
The Texas Legislature faces at least 20 anti abortion bills in the next two weeks as TFPA criticizes proposed restrictions. Peggy Romberg says lobbying will be extremely difficult due to strong pro life opposition, including a measure requiring 24 hour pre abortion patient briefings.
Abilene civic leaders staged a drilling project at the county fairgrounds to honor the city's centennial. Drilling reached 1,800 feet before Bandera Drilling Co. took a core sample to assess oil potential. If production follows, the Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation would receive one quarter of profits.
Secretary Haig says Poland faces a dangerous hardline split within the Communist Party as Solidarity's strikes and labor tension rise. Weinberger vows allied counter moves if the Soviet Union intervenes, warning a halt to arms talks and possible trade sanctions.
Western analysts warn the Kremlin may intervene if Warsaw fails to restore order as Poland faces a strike wave linked to Solidarity. Tass acknowledged the strike's paralyzing effect while Brezhnev blamed Western interference and warned outside forces, signaling growing concern in Moscow.
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