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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1982
Page
1
Odessa High School Bronchos led an 8 a.m. parade themed Homecoming 1982 Through the Years with two photo sets showing modern looks and costumes depicting Black history. The Bronchos meet Midland High Bulldogs at 8 p.m. today at Ratliff Stadium. MAX FAULKNER Odessa American
The Petroleum Industry Security Council unveiled PATCH, a computer system in Austin to track stolen oil and equipment and analyze theft patterns. Lawmen in the Permian Basin welcome it, with Ector and Midland counties planning participation as info from sheriffs nationwide is sought to bolster investigations.
The Labor Department reported a 1.7 percent annual decline in wholesale prices for finished goods in September, led by a 6.3 percent drop in new car costs and a 3.5 percent fall in light trucks. Food and energy costs also eased, with food down 0.5 percent and gasoline down 0.9 percent. Inflation at wholesale level for the first nine months stood at about 3.1 percent, and the White House called the report very good.
U S and Soviet actions hit Poland as sanctions and reduced Soviet support widen the gap. Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associates finds first half 1982 exports from the USSR to Poland fell about 10 percent while Polish exports to the USSR rose similarly. Poland faces a $22 billion debt and scarce Western loans, with Moscow halting new currency loans this year.
Sixth graders at Northrich Elementary protested Richardson ISD guidelines calling for up to 50 minutes of daily homework. Principal Billie Cox forwarded the complaints to Superintendent Arzell Ball, who defended the policy as necessary for basic task completion and learning, after addressing students in a 20 minute Q&A.
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