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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1981
Page
1
Local officials meet Thursday to weigh outlawing alcohol in parks amid enforcement challenges. The plan's execution and potential impact on public spaces are under review as Page 10 reports.
Crossword puzzle and Dear Abby column appear among features with a doctor’s column and an energy 4a item. The readable text evokes a newspaper page segment listing sections rather than a single event.
Partly cloudy conditions and a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms through Thursday. Tonight and Thursday carry a similar 20 percent rain risk. More weather details appear on Page 2A.
In Austin the House rejected a $25 million cut to state birth control funding while tabling larger reductions and debating raises to family planning, arts, and police budgets. The Senate approved its bill 13 to 0 and negotiations with the House begin before June adjournment.
AP analysis notes the IRA factions remain divided and lack cohesive direction despite unity among Catholics against British rule. Hunger strikes by Bobby Sands and others have halted internal quarrels but not advanced reunification or overthrow of the Irish establishment.
Houston officials defend a city sponsored public auction of 535 unclaimed rifles and shotguns seized by police. The event raised over 43000 with about 80 per gun and included 3000 spent on holsters ammo clips and other items. Bidder turnout exceeded 240 with hunters collectors and officers seeking home defense bargains varied from under 100 to 425 for rifles.
House Speaker Thomas P. O'Neill Jr. pleads with divided Democrats to resist Reagan's budget plan amid strong White House lobbying and rising GOP support. He warns fear of the president's popularity should not drive liberal lawmakers to back a harsh cut package, urging courage and a more moderate alternative.
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