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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1981
Page
1
Nearly 300 Odessans attended a Thursday night public hearing on alcohol in county parks. It was the largest of three forums at different city sites. Most folks favored a ban, while several voiced angry threats about measures if officials do not act. See page 1 for details.
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West Texas residents and attorney Jim Blackburn challenge the oil industry’s groundwater use in the Permian Basin. They seek tighter Railroad Commission rules amid concerns about groundwater contamination and health hazards from secondary recovery chemicals. Farmers and ranchers report wells losing water while industry reliance on brine pits is questioned.
Kentucky Derby fans celebrate from Louisville to Montana and beyond as Becky Biesel ships Derby party kits nationwide. Her Party Kits Unlimited offers six page catalogs with julep glasses, plates, napkins, stamps, and ham for $55 per ham plus $2 for 12 slices, with signs and mints, all designed to evoke the Run for the Roses and My Old Kentucky Home.
Austin AP report says the Texas House tentatively approved bills to require smoke detectors in all rental homes, permit tenant lock changes, and disclose owner details. Cockerham sought to exempt older rentals. his amendment failed 49 to 55.
Boston researchers report a ground bone paste that prompts body cells to form cartilage and then bone. Used in about 60 patients, including a boy with a fractured skull, results described as spectacular by surgeons at Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Tokyo reports say Japan will reduce car shipments to the United States by 7.7 percent for one year starting in April and may set a second year ceiling based on the U S market. Officials say the pact aims to deter U S protectionist measures and avert congressional action. Kyodo notes automakers oppose lowering below 1.82 million cars.
The Associated Press market basket survey found grocery costs eased in April with the average bill at 15 city checklist stores down about 0.2 percent from March. Sugar prices fell in nine cities while several items were cheaper than at end-March, and beef and pork outlook shapes future costs amid weather risks.
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