House weighs sweeping immigration bill amid heavy amendments
In Washington the House moves to debate a major immigration overhaul, backed by the Reagan administration, despite more than 350 amendments likely stalling passage. Key points include employer sanctions, penalties for hiring illegal workers, and an Amnesty provision for those in the country since 1980.
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Bomber crash in California sparks risky scene near Mather
An Air Force B 52 crashed in a Sacramento suburb near Mather Air Force Base. Authorities reported explosions from ammunition, smoke rising hundreds of feet, and potential nuclear weapons risk. Firefighters kept 1,000 feet away as they assess the wreckage. No injuries reported.
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Odessa American brief item
Odessa American reports a local brief with sparse readable facts noting a community event and public interest. Named individuals or organizations are unclear in the fragments, but the item reflects typical local paper brief style and urgency.
Weather Warm and fair across Texas into Friday
Weather in the Permian Basin will be fair and warm tonight with a low in the mid 30s and light variable winds. Friday highs near 70 plus mph winds. statewide skies largely clear with warmer afternoons and cool nights through Friday. Readings ranged from 28 in Amarillo to 58 in McAllen. some high clouds in northeast Texas and west of the Pecos. no precipitation in the last 24 hours.
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Unite call for minority unity to boost jobs and districts
Hammond urged minorities to unite to expand Hispanics and blacks employment in medicine and banking and to push for single member districts in Texas. Odessa businessman Sam Gonzalez echoed the need for a common goal while noting diversity among minority groups.
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Odessa
Black Hispanic unity urged for fair opportunity summit
Gonzalez calls for united minority action focusing on employment to gain status and end welfare myths. Tony Bonilla of LULAC and Rev. Jesse Jackson meet to plan a joint summit, tentatively January, with National Hispanic University as sponsor. They seek cooperation on Voting Rights Act enforcement, voter participation, and equity from corporate America.
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Flood memories shape Belmont Baptist Church volunteer
McDowell recalls growing up near a Tennessee river that flooded and sent houses and trees floating away. She watched from her window as the water rushed past, family possessions moved to higher ground on a hilltop, and fear filled the day. Her home was tied to the river and lost in the flood.
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Tennessee
Midland volunteers aid Midwest flood victims drive
McDowell recalls childhood flood while the Midland Red Cross aids victims. A church in Eureka will receive relief truck and three Midland volunteers Gary Sandlin Keith Huddleston and Pilo Vasquez took a disaster vehicle to St Louis to distribute home cleaning kits. The vehicle remains in the area for about a month.
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Eureka
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Red Cross
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Sadousk
Bell rate request exceeds examiner’s recommendation by large margin
Bell sought a 304.6 million local rate increase while examiners proposed far less, promising 63.5 million more in local revenue. The gap centered on license contracts between AT T and subsidiaries like Southwestern Bell, with examiner Jacqueline Holmes scolding the company for dismissive attitudes in the docket.
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Bell system tensions surface in license contract dispute
The report describes ongoing tensions between Southwestern Bell and AT&T over license contracts. Testimony claims they seek more than needed, with calls for increased local rates but no toll hikes. The authors warn adoption could force cost cuts harming service levels and investor confidence.
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