Labor leader Moore freed in Brilab case at Austin
Federal prosecutors drop charges against L G Moore the last of four defendants in the Austin Brilab probe Moore formerly regional director of the International Union of Operating Engineers faced separate racketeering conspiracy and wire fraud charges in Houston related kickback scheme Moore’s Austin charges were canceled to avoid prejudice against Port of Houston commissioner John Garrett and other defendants Acquittals in October 1980 were announced for Clayton Wood and Ray.
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Ray
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John Garrett
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U.S
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Garrett
Soviet boy custody ruling in Chicago sparks appeals
In Chicago, Walter Polovchak, a 14 year old Soviet immigrant now a permanent U.S. resident, remains under state custody dispute after Illinois appellate ruling denying state custody. His parents plan further appeals and face another, broader lawsuit. The case follows a U.S. juvenile court grant to Illinois.
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Walter Polovchak
U.S
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Illinois Court of Appeals
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Weather Forecast Highlights for West Texas and South Texas
National Weather Service Midland region reports mid 60s today and Friday in Odessa with gusty winds. Dense fog slowed traffic from San Antonio to Dallas on New Year's Eve morning. Beaumont received 1.57 inches of rain last night as storms moved into Louisiana. eastern Texas stayed cloudy while the west cleared.
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The Odessa American Publication Details and Delivery Problems
The Odessa American lists daily and Sunday delivery with Sunday only options and subscription rates. It notes postal service entries and a delivery problem message, indicating issues with mail or distribution. The piece references address changes to P O Box 2957 Odessa Texas and outlines pricing for six months three months and one year subscriptions.
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Odessa American
Odessa
Texas
Imo. Daly
Reaganomics goes on trial as 1981 ends
Analysis notes Reaganomics failed to end the recession as 1981 closed. Inflation fell but deficits loom, interest and mortgage rates soar, the housing market and auto industry falter, and unemployment climbs toward 9 percent. Economists warn recovery may be slow into 1982 while the administration pins hopes on a tax cut program.
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Associated Press
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Reagan
Congress
1981 Top story Reagan shooting tops AP list
AP editors vote the Reagan assassination attempt as the year’s top story beating the Iranian hostages return. The list highlights Sadat’s murder, Pope John Paul II shooting, Reaganomics, Space Shuttle Columbia, air traffic controllers’ strike, Sandra Day O’Connor’s Supreme Court appointment, and Poland developments.
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House
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Supreme Court
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