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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1981
Page
1
A Penwell truck driver describes the hard and dangerous task of moving oilfield tanks ranging from 100 to 1000 barrels. The Odessa American notes the ongoing Working series on Page 10 and previews Friday’s Odessa forecast with low 90s temperatures and cooler nights, Page 2A.
Power outage leaves tens of thousands stranded as cleanup and recovery follow. Residents, workers, and responders mobilize amid delays and confusion, with reports of both cooperation and frustration across affected areas.
A compact overview lists sections such as CAREERS CLARO COMICS CROSSWORD PUZZLE DEAR ABBY DOCTOR S COLUMN ENERGY ENTERTAINMENT FINANCIAL FINE ARTS and a miscellaneous puzzle and comic content lineup. The fragment indicates a newspaper’s feature guide with various departments.
A Miami federal judge issued a 10 day restraining order halting deportation hearings for Haitians in Big Spring and other locations. The pause affects 100 Haitians in Big Spring plus others in Kentucky West Virginia and Puerto Rico. The Haitian Refugee Center filed suit claiming improper language translations and denial of rights to legal representation and appeals. Proceedings halted until a final order.
SBA official says hundreds of millions in disaster loans may be improper with a task force to recover more. Audits of 74,000 farm disaster loans since 1977 found about 16 million improper disbursements. Some funds financed homes or equipment rather than disaster losses. Justice Department declined to prosecute 10 cases due to proof issues.
FBI Uniform Crime Report shows 1980 crime up 9 percent to 13.3 million serious offenses in the United States. Murder every 23 minutes, robberies at one per minute. arrests at 19 percent overall with 72 percent for murders and 49 percent for rapes. Offenders captured more in violent crimes than property crimes. burglars and robbers lead the rise, with suburban areas posting the fastest gains.
Congress Office forecast shows next year budget gap near 223 billion above the 42.5 billion target with a 50 billion deficit projected for 1984. Rivlin warns pain to cut spending enough to balance by 1984 while lawmakers debate defense growth and revenues. Rep Regula sees cautious optimism about the economy amid policy-driven gains.
Federal grand jury probes possible diversion of up to 1 million in tax exempt church funds to Helen Dolan Wilson, long-time friend. Subpoenas issued for Chicago Archdiocese records and related finances. Archdiocese denies misuses. Wilson’s wealth reportedly rose from modest means to near 1 million.
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