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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1982
Page
1
A note indicates The Downtowner has published its last issue. In other news, the boys 4A regional track meet will be held today at Odessa High School Coleman Field, with results expected on Page 1B.
A compact row covers financial outlook and medical obituary notices from the region. It notes market mood alongside brief obituaries and religion-related items, reflecting a mixed, local-page brief for readers seeking quick updates.
More than 60 defendants with Mexican American surnames faced criminal indict ment since March 1 by an all non Hispanic Ector County Grand Jury. Judge Joe Connally says the Hispanic exclusion was unintentional due to delayed selection. Census data show 22 percent of the county is of Mexican American descent, yet past juries often lacked Hispanic members while NE Odessa residents were overrepresented.
In Nevada Iowa a mass hypnosis session drew 450 participants, about 10 percent of the town, aiming to quit smoking. Hypnotist Greg States led the effort at the Camelot Theater with somber music and a pledge of follow up to measure lasting quits. Participants left with many declaring themselves non-smokers, while some reported lingering urges and skepticism.
Northern congressmen proposed a 30 percent tax on domestic crude oil drawing swift opposition from Permian Basin producers. Ed Thompson of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association called it a 60 percent tax when combined with the windfall levy, warning it would shut down independent operators and end wildcatting. Arden Grover of Midland urged Congress to consider responsibility, arguing the tax would confiscate property and deter domestic oil goals, akin to hurting Canadian producers already hit by taxation.
Texas City church members ripped and burned books records and figurines they consider satanic at a church altar due to occult influence. They cited titles such as The Omen Urban Cowboy and Star Wars figurines while minister Hunt Cunningham warned of the occult’s strong appeal and demon possession risks.
Washington AP reports President Reagan backs a constitutional amendment to restore prayer in public schools but faces House opposition, a possible Senate filibuster, and other business. Critics say the move aims to shift voters from economic concerns to moral issues while the Supreme CourtRecently ruled against school prayers and would require broad support to amend the Constitution.
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