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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1981
Page
1
New York Yankees pitcher Ron Davis tied an American League mark by fanning eight straight batters against the California Angels. Rookie Gene Nelson earned the win as the Yankees won 4 2. Details on Page 3B.
Irish conflict intensifies after the death of hunger striker Bobby Sands. British soldiers and suspected terrorists gear up for trouble as violence flares in Belfast. Page 30 offers Sands profile, violence update, and related photos.
A historical, era-spanning view contrasts Protestant and Catholic struggles from 1690 Boyne to the 1970s and 1981 conflict. It traces partitions from 1922, Ulster’s notes, and rising tensions through Bloody Sunday and the Mountbatten tragedy, highlighting enduring sectarian divides.
House Democrats acknowledge they cannot match President Reagan's lobbying power or muster enough votes to block budget cuts. Leaders warn a vote now may lock members into painful choices, as Reagan presses to push through the administration’s plan with broad GOP support and a minority of Democrats crossing over.
Harlan D. Carter, executive vice president of the National Rifle Association, asserts he has nothing to hide amid his 1931 murder conviction in the Ramon Cassiano case. The Laredo Times reported the verdict and later appeals, with retrial ordered and eventual dismissal in 1933. Carter later led the NRA and served as president from 1965 to 1967, remaining a key figure in its lobby arm.
A federal suit filed in Midland alleges Ector County Jail is inadequate for inmate segregation and care. Plaintiffs include inmates Heathoiffe Jr., Moore, and Lopez against Sheriff Brookshire, County Judge Watkins, and commissioners. Damages of 245000 plus fees sought.
Texas lawmakers press for a Capitol area health facility costing 2.5 million dollars funded by taxpayers. Rep. Sam Hudson says the spa style center with weight room track massage parlor and sauna will protect the taxpayers investment by giving officials an outlet to relieve stress. The plan restricts access to lawmakers and state employees.
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