Crisco Kid Michael Hammond Dies at 10 in Gainesville
Michael Hammond known as the Crisco Kid died of apparent heart failure at age ten in Gainesville. He spent most of his life at Sunland Training Center battling epidermolysis bullosa and was to start attending school for the first time this week. His mother Doris Guy said he was ready to begin classes and he had learned to feed himself and operate an electric wheelchair.
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Texas legislators weigh raising drinking age to 19
In Austin two senators seek to raise the legal drinking age from 18 to 19 with an exception allowing 18 year olds to work in bars and liquor outlets. The move aims to remove alcohol from schools. The session opens its sixth week. In Midland, the Permian Basin SPE hosts a dinner with George Strake, Texas secretary of state, speaking on Home Grown Energy.
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Texas political landscape shifts into 1982 race
The piece notes Lt. Gov Bill Hobby may seek re election while facing travel and business ties raising questions of motive. It forecasts a governor race as the big story of 1982 with Sen Lloyd Bentsen likely seeking a third term amid vague opposition from Roger Staubach and a mixed poll showing party splits.
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Possible candidates loom as Texas race shapes up
The article notes a crowded field of would be contenders for Texas offices. Clements and Hobby negotiations determine many plans. Arm strong weighs a new post and may run for lieutenant governor or join a governor bid. White appears set for re election but could shift to governor if Clements withdraws. Others mentioned include McKnight Hay and Briscoe.
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Velasquez Arrested After Murder Inquiry In Kermit
Police and Texas Rangers investigated a murder scene around 4 30 a m Velasquez was detained four days after the killings and authorities say a confession was obtained two days later Defense attorney Lee argued the defendant was held incomunicado from arrest on November 19 until November 21 He moved to suppress the confession and other evidence arguing constitutional flaws and sought a judge only outside the jury’s presence Caton granted the motion to review the confession outside the jury room
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Multi-fire arson suspected in Las Vegas Hilton blaze
Las Vegas investigators say eight people died in four fires at the Hilton and believe more than one person was involved. Hilton busboy Philip Cline admitted starting the largest blaze, but arson chief Patterson says at least one other person likely aided a separate fire.
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Forecasts and budgets shape inflation and deficits
The piece notes how presidential forecasts miss as budgets and taxes influence inflation, unemployment, and the GDP. It explains how Social Security costs rise with living costs, and debt service climbs with higher interest rates. It cites Carter’s budgets predicting 12.6 percent inflation and an earlier 8.6 percent forecast during his re election bid.
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Reagan Budget Forecasts and Inflation Outlook in 1982
The 1981 article surveys how the Carter era set inflation and unemployment targets, noting a 9.6 percent inflation forecast for 1982. Reagan advisers shift from brisk growth to an inflation rate around 8 percent, weighing advantages in selling budget cuts against risks of politically timed promises.
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Budget Cuts Target Social Programs and Military Hike
The plan seeks to cut Medicaid and some Social Security programs and scale down food stamps while preserving popular farm subsidies and synthetic fuels support. Military spending would rise by 26.6 billion dollars, and foreign aid would fall by over 22 percent. Individual income tax rates would be cut by 30 percent over three years.
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Reagan plan cuts taxes and cuts Appalachian commission
Sources say the proposal, starting July 1 and retroactive to January 1, would trim business taxes and include measures touching sensitive Capitol Hill issues. Notably the plan would dismantle the Appalachian Regional Commission, with Tennessee and West Virginia most affected.
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Permian Basin forecast shows fair skies and warm temps
National Weather Service Midland reports fair conditions through Tuesday with highs in the low 70s and nights near 40. Southerly winds 5 to 15 mph, west Texas and Panhandle cooler mornings, coastal lows in the 40s to 50s, varying by region, with extended outlooks for clear to partly cloudy skies and mild days across North and South Texas and West Texas through Friday.
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