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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1982
Page
1
San Antonio eliminated Seattle from the NBA playoffs in a Thursday playoff game. The wrap notes the victory and advancement as teams push toward the conference finals.
The Od Mayoth Cinco de Mayo is the focus of Mexican American Heritage Week with photos and a story on Page ID and accompanying coverage.
Crane County's district attorney moved to drop the capital murder charge against Jose Monje also known as Jose Villareal jailed since November in the strangling death of Odessa meter maid Elida Salmeron. The DA said there was never sufficient evidence to submit to a grand jury or trial. Monje faced possible death sentence if convicted and had been held on 250000 bond. this marks the second recent dismissal in similar Odessa cases.
Temple, Railroad Commissioner Buddy Temple, withdrew from the Democratic gubernatorial race after finishing a distant second in the primary. He said the runoff against Attorney General Mark White could become bitter and divisive, and pledged to support White in the general election while continuing party rebuilding. White will face Republican Bill Clements in November after Clements easily defeated Lowell Embs. Temple plans to campaign for Democrats this summer.
Ector County moves toward condemnation to acquire land for a new police courts facility. Attorney Tryon Lewis says papers will be filed under eminent domain. Steve Hargrove accepted the county’s final offer of 45,000 after rejecting 38,700 and countering at 47,500.
A government survey in the CPSC annual report shows Americans injure themselves with a wide range of objects and activities. Steps lead with 763,000 injuries, bicycles 518,000, and beds 199,000, while dancing ranks 72nd with 26,000 injuries. pencils, aquarium glass, pianos and other items also cause harm.
Odessa forecast calls for clear skies and higher temperatures Friday with light winds. page reference provided to Page 2A for full details.
Eighteen congressmen push for drastic Farm Crisis Act of 1982 to alter the 1981 law. They warn thousands of farmers face bankruptcy as farm income falls and storage costs drop. The bill proposes a July referendum on cropland set asides and a revolving fund for credit. Hance and Daschle lead, with Speaker ONeill signaling quick action.
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