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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1981
Page
1
The University of Texas clinched its 21st trip to the College World Series by defeating Stanford Monday night in the second game of a doubleheader in Austin. Texas advances to face Arizona State in the opening round on Saturday night.
Tony Rogers promotes and sells the so called miracle drug DMSO in Odessa, aiming for quick profits in the Permian Basin. He does not use the product personally but has established a ready market. Page IC.
In Geneva two oil ministers said OPEC is close to an agreement under which Saudi Arabia would raise its price by $2 to $34 a barrel while other members keep prices flat. They expect a price freeze to last at least until fall with possible production cuts discussed later.
Odessa City Council morning session sparks a study into police wages and benefits after a sharp confrontation. Councilman Houston Seabelt accused Mayor Bob Bryant of indifference to the police, while Bryant denied ignoring the department amid heated exchanges and loud commentary from attendees.
In Sour Lake Texas seeping salt water from a leaking sinkhole threatens the local oil boom. The Texas Railroad Commission will decide on June 4 whether to halt much of the 1 million barrel per year field. If banned, producers warn they will go out of business and the town loses its main income source.
A nationwide AP NBC News poll finds 54 percent oppose selling five AWACS planes to Saudi Arabia with 19 percent in favor and 27 percent undecided. The public stance mirrors broad opposition to arms sales abroad while viewing U S aid to Israel as about the right level.
In Las Vegas a mallard named Donna, shot a month ago and lodged with a three foot arrow, was captured after a struggle at Sahara Country Club. She was airlifted to a veterinary hospital where doctors removed the arrow and reported she is doing fine.
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