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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1980

Page

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Iran U S hostages near solution as Rafsanjani says progress

In Tehran Behdad Rafsanjani and Nabavi indicate U S clarifications delivered by Algerian intermediaries bring nearer resolution to the 13 month old crisis. Iran seeks return of Shah wealth, release of assets, and non interference pledges while Washington weighs unfrozen funds and legal claims. Hostages remain in militants’ custody as Iran and Iraq exchange heavy fighting around Khuzistan.

Beirut Lebanon U.S Tehran Iran United States Navabi Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Nebavi Nabavi Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini

House Republicans name Michel leader

Robert Michel of Illinois was chosen as House minority leader with Trent Lott of Mississippi as whip in the 97th Congress. Lott narrowly defeated Bud Shuster, while Jack Kemp won the Republican Conference chair over John Rousselot. Kemp's tax plan and upcoming Reagan agenda shape the GOP push in a Democrat-led House.

Washington House Robert Michel Illinois Trent Lott Mississippi Michel Guy Vander Jagt Michigan Lott Bud Shuster Pennsylvania Shuster House Rules Committee John Rhodes Arizona Congress Jack Kemp New York John Rousselot California Republican Conference Kemp Kemp-Roth Sam Devine Ohio

White House says Soviet entry into Poland possible

A White House statement said Soviet preparations for possible intervention in Poland are completed. President Carter with the National Security Council discussed the crisis and a senior official cautioned an imminent move could not be confirmed. Brezhnev travels to India as Warsaw Pact leaders meet amid the crisis.

Washington Carter National Security Council White House Poland Adm Daniel Murphy Ray Jenkins United States U.S Moscow Leonid I. Brezhnev India

Waco stores clear shelves after poison threat

H E B workers in six Waco shops cleared shelves into Sunday night after a caller threatened poisoning three outlets. Vice president Bill Ault said 80 to 90 percent of items were removed and random samples sent to Dallas for testing, with no poison found yet. Restocking to begin after inspections and certification.

Waco, Texas H-E-B Food H-E-B Co Bill Ault San Antonio Dallas Ault

Budget proposals may nix tax relief

The Legislative Budget Board outlines a $26.3 billion two year budget with detailed school finance and a 23 percent teacher pay raise, plus 14.3 percent and 8.7 percent state employee raises. The plan stays under the spending ceiling but leaves little room for tax relief, as Gov. Clements eyes a $1 billion cut and lawmakers await his proposal.

Austin Texas Legislative Budget Board Bill Hobby Bill Clements Hobby Texas Board of Education Texas State Teachers’ Association TSTA

Brains in the Head Save Blisters on the Feet

A concise note emphasizes clever thinking over rash action, highlighting how careful judgment avoids injury in challenging conditions. It frames problem solving as a practical habit.

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