First day of school opens in Lancaster Amish community
An Amish lad begins the new academic year in Lancaster Pennsylvania as students return to classrooms. Across the nation AP reports include Alabama Governor George Wallace celebrating his 67th birthday with cabinet staff and Falwell message, Los Angeles notes on Michael Reagan seeking a talk show, and Fats Domino canceling a Denver show after his voice gave out.
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Lawmakers split on Texas pari mutuel wagering referendum
Lawmakers and residents are about 50-50 on legalizing pari mutuel wagering. Montford backed the measure citing a referendum and stronger amendments, expecting voter approval would enable rules to suspend racing for suspected illegal activity. Sims argued pari mutuel would aid Texas agriculture by promoting horse-raising.
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Ector County Officials Attend Pretrial Hearing On Perry Case
Tape shows County Judge Jan Fisher and Commissioners Henderson Tolbert along with County Attorney Gary Garrison at proceedings. Perry says she was fired as a computer programmer after reporting purported wrongdoings by Mike Holden. Lowry denied a plea for jurisdiction while Spurgin challenged county minutes, then withdrew objection as judge signaled denial.
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Reeves and Pecos counties weigh tax hike amid budget cuts
Reeves County faces a 1987 budget of 4.3 million with property tax rising to 63 cents per 100 valuation, while Pecos County trims to 8.8 million and plans a 13 cent rate amid 20 percent valuation drop. Residents urge preserving Meals on Wheels and oppose higher levies as officials cut travel, salaries, and county services.
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Weather Summary for Permian Basin and Regions
Nightly low in mid 60s with 30 percent storm chance. Wednesday partly cloudy with 20 percent showers and highs near 88. Regional temps: Far West near 90, Panhandle mid 80s, South Plains upper 80s, Concho Valley lower 90s, Big Bend upper 80s to near 100, Rio Grande lows 60s to 70s. North Texas chance of storms midweek, no rain Friday or Saturday.
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Texas Weather Update From High Plains Disturbance
A weak upper level disturbance moves across the High Plains triggering showers and a few thunderstorms from the Concho Valley to the Permian Basin and Lubbock area. Gulf coastal showers offshore near Brownsville, while Panhandle and Northeast Texas stay clear and most of the state is partly cloudy. Winds from 5 to 15 mph shift SW to W with morning temps from 60s to 80s and highs mainly in the 80s and 90s, near 104 in the desert southwest.
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Weather Outlook Across Four States This Week
Oklahoma expects scattered thunderstorms in most areas through Wednesday with cooler northwest tonight and highs mid to upper 80s by Wednesday. New Mexico sees widespread showers and storms, with brief heavy rainfall possible and cooler conditions by Wednesday. Louisiana remains partly cloudy with scattered afternoon storms and highs in the 90s. Arkansas stays warm with scattered showers, mainly in the north, and cooler in the north on Wednesday with lows mid 60s to mid 70s.
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Mild, scattered rain across broad U S regions today
Mild weather prevailed from the Northeast to the northern Rockies with scattered rain from the Gulf Coast through the Midwest and southern Plains. Temperatures ranged from 40s in North Dakota and New England to 70s and 80s in the southern Plains and desert Southwest as forecasts noted widespread scattered showers across the central and eastern states.
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Odessa American publication details and address note
An archival notice lists The Odessa American as a daily and Sunday publication based in Odessa Texas with postal and subscription details including mailing address P O Box 2952 Odessa Texas and pricing notes. It reproduces postal formalities and registration details from a historic issue.
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