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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1981
Page
2
In Dallas County a judge ruled the arrest warrant procedures unconstitutional and prosecutors will drop thousands of cases or seek new warrants meeting the ruling. Judge Higginbotham said the system lacked a neutral magistrate to review probable cause for warrants.
The Commerce Department shows October construction spending dropping 1.7 percent, eighth decline in nine months, with private projects down 1.9 percent led by home building. In New York, a business group notes manufacturers cut spending plans in Q3, while the Conference Board records a 10.4 percent rise in plant and equipment authorizations for major manufacturers during the same quarter.
Treasury Secretary Regan outlined a proposal to let interest on Series EE U.S. Savings Bonds rise with yields on higher-denomination securities, including a possible minimum rate. The plan, pending congressional approval, could be acted on as early as February.
The National Weather Service midland area forecasts fair skies and higher temperatures into the 60s to 70s across West Texas with lows mostly in the 30s. West Texas remains generally fair over the weekend with above seasonal highs in the 60s and 70s and overnight lows in the 20s to 40s.
Stewart says the changes create better continuity and a wider span of control with three deputy chiefs sharing equal rank and pay. Salaries set at 27324 annually. From 16 applicants, eight narrowed, then three chosen. nine vacancies remain including three from the new budget. Further changes possible as needed.
Washington AP The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether states must provide free public education for children of illegal aliens. Justices debated equal protection and whether Texas can deny education benefits. decision expected by July could affect up to millions.
The U S Justice Department rejected a 13 year old North Carolina constitutional amendment ruling it dilutes black voting strength in legislative districts under the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The 1968 amendment approved by voters added provisions to prevent county divisions in forming state House and Senate districts. State Special Deputy Attorney General James M Wallace Jr.
On November 3 the trio landed at Aransas refuge near Corpus Christi. The Nyarling project, a joint Canada U S effort, advanced knowledge of migration by tracking habitat use and stopovers over 30 days. The effort, funded by Canadian and U S agencies, aimed to guide recovery plans for the endangered birds.
No decision yet on appealing the ruling. If an appeal occurs it must be filed in U S District Court in Washington. DOJ review of NC reapportionment plans for legislative and congressional districts remains undecided. The constitutional ruling complicates a case where General Assembly plans used large multi member districts. The amendment was sent to the DOJ in September after a federal suit by the NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE FUND challenged the redistricting plans.
Negotiations proceed in the Botanic Building conference room overlooking Lake Geneva and the Mont Blanc region. Two full delegations meet weekly in alternate venues at the U S and Soviet missions while smaller informal groups work as needed. Core disputes over weapon types counts verification and even the meaning of European remain unresolved.
West Germany's Helmut Schmidt says he may have Soviet approval for phased talks, seeking agreement on which weapons enter the balance. The US pushes a zero option requiring dismantling 600 Soviet missiles. the USSR resists, stressing forward-based forces and Western deterrents. Both sides face pressures as NATO deployment looms.
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