Civic center defeat blamed on timing and strategy
Election sems who placed broadcast and newspaper advertisements to fight the civic center said poor timing and strategy resulted in defeat. Edwards said the combination of location price and who it would hurt turned most people against it. Edwards noted he supported concept but wanted a lower price and different site. Hammond blamed government action, higher water and sewer rates, desegregation plans, and press coverage for the defeat. He called the bonding a moral issue and praised Saturday's high turnout.
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Teens Called Real Close Friends In Fatal Kansas Living-Room Shooting
Independence police probe the August 7 deaths of Ivan Garman 14 and Chuck Holeman 13 shot in a living room littered with alcohol and shell casings. Third teen Eddie Wallick 15 faces juvenile delinquency charges as investigators seek motive.
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Kansas
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Eddie Wallick
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Reagan Presses Camp David Lunch for GOP Support
Reagan urged Republicans to back the president's program as he hosted 35 congressmen at Camp David for a political appeal. Air vans and three Marine helicopters ferried the lawmakers to the retreat where some voiced openness to the bill, others planned to vote as they had. Camp David was described as an impressive visit by several attendees.
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Budget Fallout Stirs Lawmakers Amid Tax Debate
The budget plan doles out weeks of unemployment relief to 38 states including California and faces sharp partisan maneuvering in Congress. Democrats pressed for tax increases on the wealthy and corporate interests while Republicans sought rollbacks. Amendments on depreciation rules and capital gains terms failed in party-line votes as lobbyists gathered for late-night negotiations.
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Senate
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Bullet Kills Bridegroom at In-Laws’ Wedding
In Colorado Springs a soldier Marvin Simmons was shot at his in-laws’ home six hours after his wedding. His 31-year-old mother-in-law May Harris was arrested on first degree murder suspicion. Officials say the shot aimed at the father-in-law Lonnie Harris. Simmons died on arrival at Penrose Community Hospital.
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Fort Carson
el Paso County
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Erosky
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Odessa American subscription and mailing details
The Odessa American lists subscription options and rates for daily and Sunday delivery. Prices shown include $5 monthly, $8 bi-monthly, and $73 yearly, with mailing instructions and contact details for changing addresses or placing orders.
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Odessa
Texas
Willy
Odesse
Weather Summary for Permian Basin and Texas Panhandle
Scattered storms did not relieve heat across most of Texas. Upper coast West and Northwest Texas expect more thunderstorms. Highs reach 90s to 105, with overnight lows mostly 60s to 70s. no precipitation reported at Midland last 24 hours.
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Big Bend
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