Weather outlook fair through Saturday with 80s in sight
Forecast shows fair weather through Saturday with daytime highs near 80 in Midland Odessa region and 70s elsewhere. Isolated showers and storms appear in the Rio Grande Valley and Southeast Texas, with a storm in Southeast Texas Thursday causing damage and three deaths.
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U.S. pledges Saudi AWACS support through century end
The Reagan administration vows to maintain the AWACS radar aircraft in Saudi Arabia as long as they remain flyable, likely through the end of the century. About 410 civilian technicians and 300 Air Force personnel would deploy to Saudi Arabia with the AWACS system, as Washington seeks to sell five planes, with deliveries starting in April 1985 and about every two months after.
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Legislators Split Over Two-Thirds Override for 1&R Measure
The debate centers on initiative and referendum with Rep. Steve Walens opposing that the measure gives only a whisper to voters. Rep. Frank Collazo warned lobby groups could misuse it. Gov. Bill Clements linked 1&R to reforms, while opponents urged caution amid dealer lobby pressure on rest rights.
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Chlorine cloud from Highland City plant blast prompts indoor warning
Hundreds ordered indoors with windows shut as a chlorine gas cloud from Aquachem Inc explosion dissipates. One worker critically burned, plant destroyed, damage pegged at 750000. Rescue crews reported small explosions while investigators consider spontaneous combustion during unloading.
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Independent command planned for Rapid Deployment Force in Persian Gulf
Defense Secretary plans evolve the Rapid Deployment Force into an independent command tied to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Marine Lt. Gen. Paul X. Kelley leads the RDF, with about 200 000 troops across services, focused on Persian Gulf crises and oil-rich regional stability. Headquarters location remains undecided, under consideration in the Indian Ocean region depending on diplomacy.
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Reagan to address Congress on economic program
President Reagan will speak to a joint session of Congress at 8 p.m. CDT Tuesday focusing on his economic program, with networks planning live coverage. The White House says the speech will last under 15 minutes as crucial votes loom.
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Bard College offers three week writing boot camp for freshmen
About 200 Bard College freshmen will attend a three week summer program to improve writing with nine hours of daily instruction, seven days a week, plus nightly guidance from a grammar center. There are no grades, but daily writing is required and the course aims to build confidence and clarity in language.
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