Autry in Andrews brings tumbleweed era to town scene
The city of Andrews hosted a retro tribute with Gene Autry posters and film reruns as part of a feature on Page 10. In Southwest Conference baseball, Arkansas upset Texas 70 on Friday night, giving Texas its first league loss and moving both teams in the standings. Texas led the conference at 6 11 with 64 and 21 10 overall, while Arkansas stood third at 64 and 21 10. The SWC roundup appears on Page 5B.
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Guide to features today’s weather forecast
Forecasters expect fair skies through Sunday with cooler tonight. Daytime highs reaching the upper 60s and winds of 15 to 25 mph. The forecast appears on Page 2A.
Texans Pick Mayors and Policies in Key Texas Cities
Texans vote Saturday on mayoral hopes and cable policy as San Antonio eyes a historic win for Henry Cisneros and Dallas fields eight candidates after Lila Cockrell and Robert Folsom decline re election. Cisneros leads in a crowded field amid large campaign funds from Steen and others.
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John Steen
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Higher taxes a possibility Bill Clements
Gov. Bill Clements said he might support a state property tax to fund college building if financing outside the Permanent University Fund proves infeasible. He warned against delaying action and noted uncertainty due to the Midwestern University suit. He favored flexible approaches and ongoing study over 18 months. He also discussed prison funding stalemate and work release security issues.
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Texans face 24 percent cap fight heats in Senate
Texans face a heated debate over a bill tying the maximum loan rate to the six month U S Treasury bill. The measure would cap at 24 percent while House leaders trimmed a 30 percent ceiling. Gov. Clements signoff is anticipated if it reaches his desk.
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LBJ School of Public Affairs
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Oil money masking Iraqi war toll amid shortages and blackouts
In Baghdad amid rising Persian Gulf war casualties blackouts and gasoline rations persist. Government spending of oil revenue sustains a facade of normal life while diplomats cite thousands of deaths and a 60 percent drop in power. Iraqi reserves are drawn down to fund arms and reconstruction as exports lag.
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Steve K. Hindy
Associated Press
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Americans over 55: overlooked yet powerful consumer force
Marketing expert Carole Allan argues older Americans defy stereotypes, comprising 46 million people over 55 and shaping substantial buying power. She notes most 55 plus households are not poor or institutionalized, with 28 percent of discretionary income and high average earnings, challenging youth-focused marketing norms.
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Carole B. Allan
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United States
President Reagan Fevers. Bullet May Not Leak Toxins
Washington AP report states President Reagan spiked a 102 fever Friday in a limited setback with potential pneumonia risk. Doctors used fiberoptic bronchoscopy to remove bronchial plugs and dormant clots from his left lung as FBI officials assess a possible toxic chemical exposure from the ricochet bullet, which reportedly shed about one eighth of its weight.
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