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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1981
Page
1
Alma Hewett urges people to consider more than appearance when choosing eyewear in the Alma Hewett Story part of the Working series. The piece notes eyewear comfort and fit matter as much as style for individuals.
Odessa High fell to Hobbs New Mexico 42 to 28 in the afternoon game, while Pernian defeated Fort Worth Wyatt 31 to 0 in the nightcap. Details on the games are on Page 1B.
Inflation and high interest rates push 80 to 90 percent of Texans from the housing market while buyers turn to smaller condos and patio homes. The market becomes lender driven with creative financing like buy downs and shared appreciation agreements shaping the scene across Texas.
Kermit Texas editor Susan Elliott says plate artistry, once niche, has become a nationwide movement with 30,000 subscribers to Plate Collector. The hobby traces to 1895 and grew after 1965 with non Christmas crystal plates reaching high values. Major makers include Gorham Pickard Rosenthal Bing Grondahl Royal Copenhagen Royal Doulton and Wedgwood.
Labor groups led by AFL CIO converge on Washington near the White House to denounce budget cuts, calling the Reagan administration cold hearted. Lane Kirkland warns the crowd that the winter chill signals a sweeping backlash. Demonstrators march from the Washington Monument to the Capitol, with speakers including Mondale and Kennedy addressing over two hours.
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