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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1981
Page
1
Dorothy Tilson keeps quail banties guineas doves ducks and geese in her yard creating a lively scene. Though not a professional breeder she is willing to raise any type of feathered creation as described on Page IC.
City and South Odessa leaders warned that Reagan era cuts to Community Development Block Grants would hit the poor and elderly hardest. Officials cited Southside paving, low income housing remodeling, and dirt roads awaiting improvement as beneficiaries of the funds. If cuts proceed, property owner assessments may replace grants for street work, provoking strong opposition from Mayor Bob Bryant and Councilwoman Margaret Burton.
Researchers at Texas A&M warn that clay lined pits used for hazardous waste storage leak over time, risking drinking water. They found liners more permeable than thought, with potential contamination spreading faster in industrial areas. EPA funded a $500,000 study with simulated tanks and field tests showing significant leakage.
AT&T plans a new unregulated subsidiary, nicknamed Baby Bell, to begin with Advanced Communications Service. The FCC has 180 days to review the $627 million capitalization plan and 850 employees will transfer as the unit aims to link different computers long distance and enable customers to manage data networks.
Delegates faulted disorganization and last minute rules at the White House Conference on Aging in Washington. Complaints ranged from procedures and meals to accessibility and seating, with some accusing the Reagan admin of steering the agenda as 2,300 delegates begin four days of panels on Social Security and economic well being.
It pays to itemize or not to itemize. Taxpayers may miss deductions by not keeping records or adding up sums. Many still take the standard deduction, currently 2300 for individuals and 3400 for joint filers, with inflation indexing starting in 1985.
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