Warming trend continues with mild Per mian Basin forecast
The National Weather Service in Midland foresees a continued warming trend across the Per mian Basin with sunny skies and mid 50s highs. Tonight will be fair with upper 20s lows, and Monday highs around the 60s, with north to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
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Names on trick list: El Pueblo may print more
In San Antonio El Pueblo may publish more names from a list of alleged brothel customers after printing 19 names in a Friday edition. The board will decide whether to print additional copies and more names while legal challenges unfold and officials weigh libel risk.
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Derailment Sparks Massive Blaze Over Trinity River
A 60 car train derailed near downtown Dallas causing a huge fire that burned for 4.2 hours. Charred freight cars and a collapsed trestle were cleared as investigators sought the cause. No injuries or toxic explosions occurred. contents included plastic pellets and fatty alcohol with one car containing sulphur residue.
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Shift in Drug Lab Availability Delays Crime Lab Results
Odessa officers face longer delays after the Midland DPS lab shut down when its chemist quit. Drugs seized now go to Lubbock or other facilities, taking two to three weeks for lab reports while DPS hunts for a replacement. Police report a surge in counterfeit capsules flooding the area.
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Odessa Officials Describe Lax Penalties for Fake Pills
Odessa officials say penalties are light for misrepresentation in drug cases and point to a Texas bill banning drug paraphernalia as a potential reform. They note counterfeit caffeine pills flow from New Mexico via an Albuquerque pill press, with dealers moving thousands daily.
Dissident ministers suspended after Grace Union dispute
Johnston denounces suspension as ridiculous after elders learned by newspaper. Hart says Grace Union invited dissidents to Friday meeting. none attended. Johnston and Rev. Jon Crow sought transfer to PCA but request denied and pastors suspended.
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Democrats push strategy to avoid obstructing progress
A source says Democrats fear being seen as delaying the process while Reagan pursues fiscal cuts. White, leaving his post, compares Reagan's approach to Carter and warns of broad opposition to budget measures. Speaker O Neill promises a six month political honeymoon for the new president.
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Administration Eyes Dairy Price Supports Plan and Nuclear Cuts
The administration seeks a plan on dairy price supports with $7 billion in savings not yet allocated, to be detailed by March 10. It also plans to recommend budget cuts across nuclear energy programs except the Clinch River breeder reactor project in Tennessee.
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Tax plan faces hurdle as social security funds debated
Experts warn Social Security faces funding strain from inflation and declining wages while retirees gain CPI linked boosts. Reagan backs shoring up the fund via transfers and borrowing options, Stockman cites multi year tax cut goals amid congressional resistance and concerns over fairness and long term economic impact.
Reagan proposes new beginning for economic recovery
Reagan seeks extensive budget cuts and a broad tax reduction to spark growth. Congress reviews proposed 1982 spending of 695.5 billion and revenue 650.5 billion with a 45 billion deficit, contrasting Carter's earlier figures. House Ways and Means begins tax testimony while debates on a 5 percent 1982 tax cut and accelerated depreciation for equipment proceed. A record 985 billion debt limit boosts funding while tensions over Iran hostage policy and clean air law fights shape early congressional agenda.
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