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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1982
Page
5
A columnist recalls personal experiences with school buses in Ector County and explores desegregation era debates. The piece notes the long U S history of school bus use, details riding three buses for a reporter’s view, and mentions insurance rules restricting parent riders.
A writer describes daily bus commutes varying in crowding and distance. He finds bus drivers largely approachable, notes fatigue on longer routes, and reflects on the role of busing without blaming it for broader education issues in ECISD schools.
A tea honoring outgoing president Mrs. J Nevelyn Melton was hosted at Mrs. W D Noel home. Members presented Melton and 1982 83 president Vicki Kight with handmade gavels. The Odessa Junior League began in 1948 with Mrs Cowden Craig as its first president.
The FDA plans to approve some additives containing tiny amounts of known carcinogens under a loosened Delaney clause. The proposal, open for comment, would regulate additives as a whole rather than by component, citing advances showing safe levels are possible.
Abigail Van Buren offers in columns on a missing husband, annulment prospects, office flirtation tips, and marital hygiene issues. Readers in Missouri and Buffalo seek guidance on divorce, dating, or improving intimacy while Abby promotes an annulment path and a teen booklet.
The Footwear Council says summer shoes are affordable and easy on the feet. Andrea Rosen notes sandals and fabric styles stay cheaper than cold weather footwear, with fashions under 35 dollars sometimes. She adds care tips like weekly pedicures and moisture to keep feet in shape for open-toe shoes.
Sesame Country, a Nashville style album featuring Sesame Street Muppets with country stars Glen Campbell Crystal Gayle Loretta Lynn and Tanya Tucker, won the 1981 Grammy for best recording for children. The award is the sixth Grammy for the company since 1970. Guests perform with Big Bird Oscar the Grouch Cookie Monster Grover and Ernie and Bert.
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