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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1981
Page
1
The National Labor Relations Board plans to ask a federal judge in New York for a temporary restraining order to delay a potential baseball players walkout for 48 hours after tonight's games. Details on Page 1B.
Hot temperatures in the 90s are forecast for Friday and through the weekend with a 20 percent chance of rain. The forecast wrap up note directs readers to Page 2A for full details.
Odessa faces record heat stress as Wednesday neared 101 degrees. Texas Electric Service Co. reports Permian Basin demand rising from 750,000 to 890,000 kilowatts with potential to top 900,000 if heat persists. A North Odessa outage affected 1,280 customers for over three hours, attributed to high air conditioning use and growth in the area. Partly cloudy skies with a chance of thunderstorms expected through Friday.
The Reagan administration backs a three year tax relief starting with five percent, then ten percent each year, with broader allowances for married couples and IRAs. Sen. Dole outlined the plan to Rep. Rostenkowski in a private meeting, signaling White House support though Democrats seek a shorter timeframe and amendments would be barred.
State officials file suit in the 140th District Court against Challenge Inc and several executives for unconscionable and illegal pyramid sales tactics. The Texas attorney general’s office seeks to restrain the firm as consumer complaints mount, making Texas the seventh state to challenge its procedures.
Tu Anh Ngoc Tran, a Saigon refugee who arrived after a perilous boat journey to Malaysia, graduates as Lanier High School’s top senior. She earned a 97.2 GPA while excelling in calculus, chemistry, and advanced French, and plans to study electrical engineering at the University of Texas in Austin.
The Texas Supreme Court rejected Southwestern Bell's rate appeal allowing lower rates to take effect and.triggering $22.5 million in refunds to more than four million Texans. Credits will appear on bills within days with 10 percent interest.
Riots at three Michigan prisons left inmates crowded in cells with little to do as repairs loom. Officials warn of ongoing security concerns and no funds for rebuilding after damages at Jackson, Ionia, and Marquette. total injuries reach about 75 prisoners, 68 guards, and 10 officers or firefighters.
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