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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1982
Page
1
Odessa High baseball was shut out 5-0 by Big Spring in a District 5-5A game on Tuesday. The result, details and reaction are on Page 1B.
Odessa officials warn continuing water use increases could strain the Colorado River Municipal Water District and city system. Through April 1982 consumption rose 39 percent from 1981, with four month gains at 32.1 percent. If July demands climb toward 40 million gallons daily, currents limits may force rationing and alter fire protection plans.
An overnight storm tore through Ector and surrounding counties bringing down limbs, power outages, and floating debris. Two residents in a mobile home were slightly injured when a roof collapsed onto their unit. Hail reported in West Odessa. possible tornado near Grandfalls unconfirmed with no damage. Rain varied from under an inch to 2.65 inches. Clyde and Rosie Carter were among the injured.
Americans in Argentina weigh leaving for Uruguay as anti Yanqui sentiment grows amid U S support of Britain over the Falklands crisis. The U S Embassy says non essential staff and dependents may move to Montevideo and outlines a contingency evacuation plan.
British Foreign Secretary Francis Pym announced to Parliament that Britain and the United States are crafting a constructive contribution toward a Falkland Islands peace plan. He urged an early cease fire and withdrawal of Argentine forces amid escalating losses. Relatives were notified that 87 Sheffield crew members were dead missing or wounded after an Argentine missile strike.
Texas State Treasurer Warren G. Harding, 61, announced his withdrawal from the reelection bid amid a pending grand jury probe into the treasurer’s office. Ann Richards remains in the race with a Republican opponent still to be named, as Harding cites family hardship and refuses further campaigning.
The Tax Foundation says the average American will have earned enough to cover federal, state, and local taxes by four months and five days in 1982. Daily tax burden runs two hours 44 minutes, down slightly from 1981. The piece notes caveats and real-world variations, with IRS data showing 96 million returns for 1982 and an average $712 refund.
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