U S and Iran Near Turn in Hostage Talks Not Agreed
U S says no pact reached as hostage stalemate continues. Officials report possible basic principles but deny an in principle agreement. Algeria has proposed options and mediation continues through Algerian intermediaries. Tehran press conference hints at progress but no breakthrough confirmed.
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Trattner
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White House
Jody Powell
Tehran
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Algeria
Soap opera about football sparks togetherness on TV
A playful idea suggests television should blend football themes with a soap opera format to foster togetherness. It envisions character-driven plots amid game action to engage viewers beyond traditional sports broadcasts.
Reagan aims to balance federal budget by 1983
President elect Ronald Reagan works with top advisers on plans to curb spending and steady the economy. He aims to balance the federal budget by 1983, while Treasury designate Regan warns 1981 may be tough and Congress faces cuts.
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Treasury
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PUC Hears Five Cent Hike for Texas Bell Residential
Public Utility Commission hearing examiner Phil Ricketts filed a 55 page report reducing Ma Bell’s requested rate hike. He endorses a five cent monthly rise for most residential Texas customers and proposes larger increases for smaller cities, with review set for January 28.
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Reagan nominees outline proposals for cabinet hearings
President elect Ronald Reagan’s Cabinet choices outlined plans to cut taxes deregulate business strengthen Social Security expand food exports and delay arms talks with the Soviet Union. Hearings before five Senate committees showed broad campaign themes with no expected confirmations in doubt as two more nominees faced questions today including James Watt for Interior and Andrew Lewis for Transportation amid environmental opposition and rising tension over policy.
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Odessa considers municipal golf plan with private investors
Odessa officials weigh a joint venture to run the Golden Acres Country Club as a municipal course. Investors led by Bob Hawk seek $250,000 for water and sprinkler setup, with the city holding veto over green fees and requiring easements and water access before expenditures. The proposal, discussed by City Manager Kerry Sweatt and City Attorney Joel Roberts, calls for council review at the next meeting.
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Milt Wilpon
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Midland County
Joel Roberts
City Hall
Larry Bell
Faudree Estate
Golden Acres
Case Stoker
Faudree
Odessa Country Club
Pete Moore
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