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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1983

Page

3

Reagan says spending cuts needed for tax hike plan

Washington officials say the Reagan administration will likely submit a 1985 budget resembling this year’s rejected package, with a tax proposal tied to spending cuts. Treasury Secretary Regan voiced the contingency during a Monday address, noting a surcharge and oil levy as options. Public doubts remain on final decisions before the Oct 1, 1984 start of fiscal year.

Regan Congress Treasury Donald T. Regan Washington Press Club Reagan

High court to hear case on bias in grand jury forepersons

The Supreme Court will review whether systematic exclusion of blacks from grand jury foremen in the eastern North Carolina district could void a criminal conviction. Wilbur Hobby, former AFL CIO leader in North Carolina, argues indictments were tainted by racial bias despite the foreman role having limited powers. The 4th Circuit split with the 11th Circuit, which has allowed overturning convictions based on past bias in foreman selections. The Justice Department notes the case could resolve conflicts between circuits.

Washington The Supreme Court Wilbur Hobby Aflcio North Carolina Hobby 4Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Appeals Court 4Th Circuit Justice Department 11Th Circuit

Panel urges drinking age of 21 for U.S.

The Presidential Commission on Drunk Driving recommends a federal minimum drinking age of 21 for all states and a 21 age for buying and possessing alcohol. It proposes cutting highway funds to noncompliant states and cites Illinois as 21 while neighboring Wisconsin is 19.

Los Angeles Presidential Commission On Los Angeles Times White House Reagan Illinois Jim R. Edgar Commission U.S. Department of Transportation Edgar Wisconsin

You Can Stay At Home and Shop too Want Ad

A compact notice promotes at home shopping via want ads, inviting readers to place or search for ads from the comfort of their homes. It highlights convenience and the reach of classified listings for goods and services.

Soldiers return to Fort Bragg as Grenada war ends

About 1,000 support personnel will follow as Grenada cleanup continues. The 82nd Airborne Division’s final 850 troops came home to Fort Bragg amid cheers. Lt. Col. Nightingale and Deputy Undersecretary Shannon honored returning soldiers with the Army Combat Infantryman’s Badge.

Fort Bragg N.C U.S Grenada Caribbean Army 82Nd Airborne Division Pvt Brian Guck Minneapolis Patrick Gilkey Louisville Jeremy Lynn Pope Air Force Base John W. Shannon Robert Scurlock Jimmy Mayo Pfc Samuel Johnson Army Combat Infantryman K.M. Nightingale 505Th Infantry Shannon Reagan

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