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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1981
Page
1
Morris Hatalsky, winless in six years on the pro tour, fired a 6-under-par 65 to lead by one stroke after the first round of the $250,000 Hall of Fame Classic in Pinehurst North Carolina with Page 1B carrying more details.
U S Rep Kent Hance a key Democrat in Reagan's circle criticizes the president for not proposing deeper initial budget reductions while pledging support for a new round of cuts. Hance urges delaying Social Security increases and postponing the tax cut package to address inflation and balance the budget, and plans to pursue his aims through the Ways and Means Committee.
American Cancer Society officials urge the public not to fear every common item as a cancer risk. After a 20 year study of about one million adults they say fresh air, high fiber foods like popcorn, lean meats, vegetables, exercise, and even sitting in shade do not cause cancer. A good laugh is among 11 things safe from cancer. The campaign shifts from fear to prevention and hope.
Edward J. Stringfellow becomes Houston’s first Black city marshal after 27 years in the police force. He rose through the narcotics unit as race relations changed, recalling how in 1954 the force was dominated by whites and faced prejudice. He keeps a painting showing Black cotton pickers as a sobering reminder of his past.
The Republican Senate approved raising tax deductions for living expenses in Washington and lifted the cap on honoraria for senators amid budget debates. The changes, costing the Treasury about 3 million dollars yearly, take effect Jan 1. The chamber also lifted pay ceilings for federal workers and moved to limit Senate staff growth, while House talks proceed on a stopgap bill to fund government through Nov 20.
America reacts as Page 2A surveys national press on President Reagan's deficit strategy. Analysts question whether cuts will pass and squeeze 32,000 Texans off welfare rolls while other items note Weevils and moths advancing to a second round in unrelated charts.
Houston Lighting and Power replaces Brown & Root Inc with Bechtel Power Corp for the South Texas Nuclear Project engineering and management while Brown & Root continues some construction work. HL&P cites insufficient progress and talent limits. earlier NRC fines cited safety concerns.
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