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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1982
Page
2
Mortgage interest rates fell 1.5 percent helping inflation level at 2.1 percent annualized for September. Gasoline costs dropped 0.1 percent while food prices rose 0.5 percent per Labor Department data.
Analysts warn the Monday sell-off follows a two month rally with crude fluctuations likely to continue. McAdams notes the market is more sophisticated now and needs corrections. margins require 50 percent, unlike 1929. Thompson and Clark cite pending rate moves, light volume, and profit-taking as factors shaping the day.
Rates for the first 2000 gallons stay the same but charges rise for higher usage. After 2000 gallons, 135 per 1000 gallons applies up to 25000. Old extra was 95 cents per 1000. Monthly residential sewage climbs from 2 to 5.50 for first 5000 gallons with maximum up to 23.70 per single family. Commercials bill by usage, no max. Officials expected average Odessa household to pay about 10.50 more monthly.
Park says public protests were limited as most Odessans knew rate increases were coming yet did not grasp the amount. Utilities reviewed about 1,000 meters and tested 31 more. only rare errors found. Sewer charges depend on December February water use, with commercial bills billed monthly.
Texas Rangers and other officials raided the VFW Tall City Post 7208 in Midland seating 150 players aged 55 to 65. They confiscated over $1,000 in bingo money, gathered player and operator names, and closed bathrooms to prevent escapes. The first statewide enforcement under the Bingo Enabling Act targets legality by local voter approval. VFW Commander Jack Leonard says the raid and suspension hurt the post. signatures aimed to place a Jan. 15 ballot item, while baskets to the poor were canceled.
Israeli guards shot and killed an Arab youth and wounded another as Palestinian crowds hurled stones at Israeli vehicles near Nablus in the West Bank. A guard fired to stop a large group by the Balata refugee camp, killing a youth.
Attorneys for Ronald Clark O Bry an nicknamed Candy Man await a ruling from the 5th U S Circuit Court of Appeals on a stay of his lethal injection execution scheduled for Halloween for the cyanide poisoning of his son eight years ago. The defense described him as a peaceful dreamer whose nature was not adequately weighed by jurors who imposed death. Reagan plans five day trip to Brazil Colombia and Costa Rica in late November to early December to discuss inter American relations amid Falkland Islands aftershocks and security threats. A tentative settlement would have the federal government Cook County and Chicago paying 616 000 each in a suit over a police raid on a Black Panthers headquarters that killed two leaders in 1969.
Partly cloudy skies with fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. Permian Basin near mid 80s daytime, mid 50s overnight, winds 15 to 20 mph on Wednesday. North Texas slight chances of showers, statewide mild to warm, readings from 40s to 50s in pre dawn. Data from Midland Regional Airport shows high 77 and overnight 53 with none rainfall.
JA sanitation owner at Kermit Highway reports sharp water and sewer increases. White and Berry owners say bills rose after city hikes. they have cut dryer times and may raise coin operate prices. They urge city plan to aid laundries and customers while noting the burden on workers.
The Odessa American lists subscription options including daily and Sunday delivery with varied terms and prices. Prices shown include daily and Sunday at 39.00 for 3 months 20.00 for 6 months 97.00 for a year, and Sunday only at 25.00 for 3 months 12.75 for 6 months. Contact number 337-7314 for delivery problems or timing.
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