Reagan's grain sales standoff fuels farm vote debate
Analysis notes Reagan ties grain sales to the 1982 elections as farmers pressure for a long term U S S R pact. He promotes one year of grain sales to the Soviets while sanctioning a 3500 mile gas pipeline and faces European defiance amid Poland's crisis. Midwest GOP vulnerabilities loom as governors retire and party loyalties hinge on farm concerns.
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Attorney convicted in poisoning plot in Houston case
Houston prosecutors said William A. Chansler Jr. plotted with a man named Minnery to obtain a nearly undetectable poison to kill his disabled wife Sue Chansler, who testified through tears for probation. A state jury found him guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation of murder, with punishment phase to follow.
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Associated Press
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Trial Lawyers Association
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McSpadden
Westbury Christian Church
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Lavine
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At a Glance News Briefs Drug Sale Suspended
Britain suspends sale of the arthritis drug Oraflex after reports of at least 45 deaths in Britain and eight in the United States. The FTC drops antitrust charges against Exxon in the Reliance Electric merger, citing a failed promised technology. A Dallas circus trapeze artist fell head first after losing grip, injuring his father as clowns were brought out to continue the show. Gino Farfan, 18, injured and taken to Baylor University Medical Center in stable condition.
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Odessa American Publication and Delivery Subscription Note
An archival fragment from the Odessa American lists subscription details and delivery notes. It references a publication in Odessa Texas with pricing and postal handling language, indicating second class mail status and monthly rates.
Weather Outlook Delivers Warm Cloudy Texas Forecast
The Associated Press reports a cloudy and warm pattern across Texas with partly cloudy skies, isolated storms, and a less than 20 percent rain chance tonight. Expect low 70s, southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, and extended heat with highs near 95 to 105 in various regions through Sunday.
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Associated Press
Big Bend
Texas
Permian Plant Faces Compliance Check After Acid Leak
Lee identified a hydrochloric acid leak from the reactors as the plant's main recent trouble while describing the process where potash mixes with sulfuric acid to yield hydrochloric acid gas and potassium sulfate fertilizer. The operator stated plans to have the TABC review compliance once current steps are complete.
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TABC
Lee
Reactor Building Damage Shows Guarded Containment Plan
From 1A material, three reactors operate in a separate building away from the main unit. Gas is withdrawn from the reactors amid missing roof and side panels. Officials expect to prevent vapors from escaping into the atmosphere as repairs and containment measures proceed.
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Thagpelong
HUD Relationship Clouded by Lack of FBI Contact
Dillard says the HUD housing case remains opaque as he and Ed Costello, chairman of the Housing Authority board, report no FBI or HUD contact. He calls the investigation one of the most bizarre experiences of his life and recalls initial fear of being targeted.
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Dillard
FBI
Ed Costello
Housing Authority Board
HUD
HUD demands triple checks in local offices, audit plans reveal issues
Statman noted HUD requires three audits including a biennial management audit a yearly audit and an engineering review. Odessa Dillard said his firm began a mini audit to uncover why things went haywire but the internal effort found no problems.
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HUD
Elms, Faris and Co
Odessa
Dillard
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