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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1981
Page
1
Tony Gamble of Ector won the 1600 meter run and Van Pearcy of Andrews defended the long jump title. The meet showcased strong District 24A performances amid a windy, warm day with a 20 percent thunderstorm chance.
The Reagan administration accelerates its anti-Soviet campaign as officials denounce the Soviet system. Haig, Bush, and Casey criticize Soviet decline and human rights abuses, framing Moscow as a key threat while denying a return to Cold War rhetoric. Page 24 contains continuation.
Washington reports, citing four defense officials, that the Soviet Union plans to field about 250 SS-20 launchers and may exceed NATO projections from 1979. The mobile missiles carry three warheads and reach roughly 2,750 miles, threatening western Europe if redeployed. Officials caution some missiles face China and are not a direct NATO threat unless moved.
In Great Falls Montana Dave McCune explains he was attached to a utility pole at birth and has remained there for years. Neighbors and officials react to the unusual claim and its implications for local life.
In Rome the Pope, wounded by a bullet in St Peter's Square, began moving limbs in physical therapy and blessed his medical team. Prosecutor Infelisi said warrants may target unknown collaborators of the Turkish shooter, predicting a long investigation rather than a quick trial while officials report improved progress after abdominal surgery.
Public debate centers on rate hikes, with postal officials warning higher prices may be needed after a fifth rise in 11 years. Bolger cites labor unrest as the main obstacle as four unions battle for separate contracts, threatening the bargaining process and agency finances.
Eight or more sinkholes opened across Orlando to Tampa as drought and limestone collapse swallow yards roads and a $40,000 Porsche 928. Homes, a car, and citrus groves face repair while residents evacuate and engineers plan fills. Authorities note no prevention for these formations.
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