Saldivar seeks jury trial over plea and public list controversy
Federal case details Mrs. Saldivar firing her attorney, hiring a new lawyer aiming to withdraw the plea and try the case before a jury. She announced intentions to publish a list of names detailing customers kinky sexual practices, claiming she will quote only names in her anti establishment column. The dispute includes attempts to serve a restraining order, threats to staff, and the ongoing probe into an alleged prostitution operation and seized list.
Ex-hostage donates mementos at UT library display
William Royer returned from a 444 day Iran hostage ordeal and donated a carload of home made greetings and banners to the Barker Texas History Center at the University of Texas. The collection, the first such effort in the nation, includes a Birmingham Alabama Christmas card and a Houston home flag. Royer hopes other former hostages will donate items while Mary Pound helps organize the display.
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International Communications Agency
Reagan plans to cut federal health programs face opposition
Crawford notes the PBRPC Health Systems Agency is among 83 federal agencies targeted for elimination. He says Congress may resist slashing health funding since the agency aims to reduce health care costs and duplicates. Medical Center Hospital Director Sam Glenney says county hospital won’t be seriously affected by Medicaid ceilings, as only three to five percent of patients use the service.
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Medical Center
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Postage stamps set at 18 cents for first class letters
The Postal Rate Commission approved 18 cents for the first ounce of a first class letter and 17 cents for each additional ounce. The new rates, with 12 cents for post cards and various increases across newspapers, ads, parcel post, and book rates, could take effect on 10 days notice. The agency said the changes would yield about $1 billion less annually than requested.
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Postal Service Today
Postal Rate Commission
Lee Fritschler
Postal Service
William F. Bolger
Fritschler
Senate
Texas fishermen weigh in on redfish bill opposition
In Austin during a packed Senate Natural Resources hearing supporters and opponents clashed over a bill to remove red fish and speckled trout from the seafood market. Commercial fishermen will present their case next week after a 12 hour testimony session led by Sen. O H The Harris.
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Harris
Texas
Tati Santiesteban
Senate Natural Resources Committee
Texas Lawmakers Split on Reagan Arts and HUD Cuts
Short favors some tax changes and opposes sweeping federal arts cuts arguing fine arts reflect American heritage. He warns HUD streamlining could end town programs and supports more state control. Rep Collins says he supports deeper tax and spending reductions than the plan.
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America
Department of Housing and Urban Development
West
Texas
Jim Collins
Dallas
Senators Clash Over Reagan Tax Cut Proposals
The debate centers on a 10 percent annual tax cut plan. Senator Bentsen warns a 30 percent three year cut could spike consumption, inflation, and deficits, while Collins supports substantial cuts but cautions political practicality. Rep. Pickle echoes doubts about scale.
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Lloyd Bentsen
Bentsen
White House
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Fair skies and warmth forecast across the Permian Basin
National Weather Service Midland reports fair skies and unseasonably warm afternoons through Friday with highs in the 70s to 80s. Thursday night will dip to mid 40s with southerly winds 5 to 10 mph, shifting to southwesterly 10 to 15 mph Friday.
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Robbery of Soviet diplomat's wife on UN footbridge in New York
Natalia Paramonova, wife of Sergei Paramonov, a Soviet U N Mission official, was robbed of 880 dollars in jewelry by two young men on a foot bridge near the United Nations School. They fled on foot. she was uninjured.
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New York
Natalia Paramonova
United Nations School
Sergei Vasilyevich Paramonov
U.N
Reagan era budget clash tests House Senate split
Reagan pushes a three year income tax cut and sweeping cuts in 83 programs. Senate Republicans back fast action while House Democrats push to break the plan into smaller parts. Byrd and Helms voice opposition and concern over inflation and inequities.
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Senate
Howard Baker
R-Tenn
Baker
House
Thomas P. O'Neill
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