Texas voters reject new state constitution in statewide vote
In DeWitt County and across Texas voters defeated eight constitutional proposals by wide margins. The outcome ends a two year push for a new constitution, with the current 99 year old document retained. Turnout was light and critics warn against slipping toward dictatorship.
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Ken Long
Texas
DeWitt County
Pettie
Austin
Civil Court of Appeals
Capital Hill
New York City Bankruptcy Looms Over Debt Crisis
The opinion warns of New York City's $11 billion debt and a $726 million current-year deficit as private sources dry up. It cites Sen. Garn condemning political leaders and argues Washington should not bail out the city until Beame's administration balances the books.
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New York City
New York
Washington, D.C
Jake Garn
Utah
Salt Lake City
Capitol Hill
Garn
Robert Samuelson
The
New Republic
Washington
Abraham Beame
Uncle Sam
White House
Cuero High School FFA volunteers face abuse over parking
A letter to the editor recounts abusive treatment toward Cuero High School FFA students directing fans to park at Gobbler Stadium. Principal DeWayne Scott notes student safety roles, absence of Officer Tony Allen, and urges courtesy while promising improvement. The Cuero Record offers space for signed letters.
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FFA
Cuero
Gobbler Stadium
Tony Allen
Gobbler
Dear Ann Landers Column on Family and Affairs
A reader asks how to handle a 27-year-old drug addict son living at home and endangering property. Ann Landers responds that there is no legal obligation to care for an able adult son and urges placement in a rehab program, plus contacting the County Mental Health Society for guidance. She also comments on a second letter about infidelity and “getting even,” referencing her Booze and You guide for teens and noting publication details from 1975.
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Dear Ann Landers
U.S
Canada
New York
Obsolete OCR Plan and Chilean Junta Image in News Briefs
A roundup highlights planned five Optical Character Reader terminals for the Postal Service, despite Xerox shifting from computers. It notes U S backing of Chilean junta, Pinochet’s persistence, and global isolation worries. Also reports on HEW travel costs and political quips at a Greece embassy event.
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Postal Service
Xerox
Spain
Chile
United States
No bailout for New York City echoes in Texas district
In a speech from Congress, concerns rise over rescuing New York City with federal funds. The speaker argues fiscal prudence and prioritizing a balanced budget, warning bailouts invite careless municipal spending and threaten national debt. He cites NYC budget growth, pensions, and large welfare programs as context for caution.
Taxpayers seek IRS guidance on dependency and travel deductions
A reader asks how three siblings may claim a dependency deduction for their father when each provides one third of support. The answer explains the 10 percent rule and multi supporters declaration. The column also covers keeping business travel records and medical transportation deductions. It cites Maryland bond rates and criticizes potential loss of local authority if state or federal aid increases.
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New York City
Zodiac souls tease a fortune filled week
The reading predicts surprising twists and opportunities for most signs with advice to hold secrets, avoid joint ventures, and stay quiet. It warns of possible trouble with the opposite sex and urges solitary focus, guarded speech, and careful handling of personal belongings.
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