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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1981

Page

2

Abuse motive cited in Michigan wife’s murder case

Dorothy Andrews, 40, is charged with murder in the death of her husband Terry Andrews, 28, after a day of testimony at a preliminary examination. Her son David McDeavitt testified that she complained of abuse and that he moved the rifle from their home while she was away. The shooting followed a claim that he would not lift her from a wheelchair.

Ron Dzwonkowski Associated Press Corunna Mich Dorothy Andrews Terry Andrews Andrews David McDeavitt McDeavitt Terry Council On Violent Encounters Owosso

Tax Deductions for Homeowners and More

A guide outlines mortgage interest deductions, property tax deductions, and other tax write offs. It notes that in a 50 000 dollar 30 year loan at 16 percent about 672 a month goes to interest and principal with roughly 8 064 dollars of interest in the first year. It explains deductible state and local income taxes, sales tax, union dues, casualty losses, medical expenses above 3 percent of income, charitable contributions and mileage for charity work. It also mentions car registration value based deductions and cautions about varying deduction amounts.

U.S. League of Savings Associations H&r Block, Inc IRS

Weather outlook with cold front and near freezing temps

A cold front brought damaging winds and near freezing temperatures to Odessa Monday night. Forecasts call for cooler tonight with lows near 30 and a possible high in the mid 50s today. Wednesday should warm to the mid 60s with winds 10 to 20 mph, and scattered showers were reported in East Texas.

Texas Mercury Odessa Dallas Great Plains South Dakota Nebraska Rockies Iowa Wisconsin National Weather Service Midland Regional

Marketbasket Comparison Rises in November Across 13 Cities

An Associated Press survey shows grocery bills increased for the third consecutive month in November. The chart compares price changes for three foods across thirteen cities, highlighting upward trends in the market basket.

First full US Soviet arms talks in Geneva

In Geneva, US and Soviet negotiators held their first full bargaining session aimed at halting growth of medium range missiles in Europe. Kvitsinsky said everything is OK as the two-hour session ended at the US Arms Control Agency offices. Both sides plan to meet again Friday after an earlier 90-minute session Monday.

Geneva Switzerland U.S Europe Yuri A. Kvitsinsky Arms Control Agency Kvitsinsky Paul H. Nitze

Cancer survival rising in five year rate says NCI chief

Washington AP reports Dr. Vincent T. DeVita Jr of the National Cancer Institute says new figures show a 45 percent overall five year survival for patients diagnosed 1973 to 1979. Earlier institute findings noted a one in three cancer risk and a one in six death risk in the population.

Washington National Cancer Institute Washington Post Vincent T. DeVita Jr Institute

Kean certified as New Jersey governor elect after close race

Thomas Kean, a millionaire businessman, was to be certified today as governor elect of New Jersey after a photo finish election. James Florio conceded to Republican Kean nearly a month after polls closed, Kean leading by 0.07 percent of 2.3 million votes and a 1,677 vote unofficial margin.

Trenton N.J Thomas Kean New Jersey James Florio Kean

Jet Slams Into Corsican Mountain killing 174 aboard

A chartered DC-9 of Yugoslav Inex-Adria Airways carrying 168 passengers and six crew crashed in fog on Mount San Pietro near Ajaccio Corsica, killing all aboard. Wreckage found hours after contact was lost. winds and fog hampered search. Bodies scattered on mountain slopes as villagers reported distress and possible explosions.

Ajaccio Corsica Inex-Adria Airways Casa Casalabriva Mount San Pietro

Odessa American publication details and address notice

The Odessa American lists its postal details and mailing address at 222 Fourth Street Odessa Texas with subscription and publication notes. It notes a March 1879 date and mentions changes at PO Box 265 Odessa Texas as part of its publishing record.

Fourth Street Odessa Texas Ocesse Tenas Odessa Teaas

Budget cuts threaten urban block grant projects in Odessa

Local officials note millions in community development block grant funding supports major projects such as the Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center, Southside Girls Club and North Odessa Senior Citizens Center. With Reagan administration cuts under review, city leaders fear phase-out will worsen fiscal distress and curb federal aid for urban rebuilding efforts.

Permian Basin Dillard CDBG Southside North Odessa

Steep rise seen in food bills

The Associated Press market basket survey shows November grocery bills rising for the third straight month with an average 0.5 percent overall gain. Eggs led increases in eight cities, while peanut butter fell in eight cities. Sugar price swings influenced year end results, and Dallas saw a 3.5 percent rise in 12 items.

Associated Press Dee Dallas

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