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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1981

Page

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Iranians approve bill to bar hostage talks and assets

U S officials say Iran’s Parliament passed an emergency bill to appoint a neutral country as arbiter of financial claims, clearing a path for a potential deal on unfrozen assets. Washington expects a Tehran reply within a day or two to a U S proposal to unfreeze about 9 5 billion dollars in Iranian assets and release the hostages.

Washington Iran U.S Carter Administration Tehran John H. Trattner State Department Trattner Carter Behzad Nabavi Nabavi Majlis Associated Press Beirut St. Moritz

Legislature already preparing for battle

In Austin the 67th Texas Legislature opens with House Speaker Bill Clayton, reelected after a Britain sting acquittal, facing liberal resistance led by Rep. Ron Coleman. Despite brief unity, many liberals block routine business seeking party- line control, while Coleman hints at forming a Democratic caucus as the GOP minority grows.

Austin Texas House Bill Clayton Clayton FBI Britain John Bryant Dallas Bryant Permian Basin Jay Gibson Odessa Jerry Cockerham Monahans Tom Craddick Midland Ron Coleman D-E Paso Buck Florence D-Hughes Springs Coleman

Legislators take oath as 1981 Texas Legislature opens

In Austin the 1981 Texas Legislature began a 140 day session with a colorful oath as lawmakers from Lufkin Wallis San Angelo San Antonio and others join a crowd of four housewives lawyers and assorted part time runners. The House filled quickly while the Senate worked briefly. Flowers adorned desks as the chamber welcomed 181 members with a red rose from the city council and a yellow rose from the Parents Association. The House sits one member short with two more aiming for the Senate.

Austin Texas Lufkin Wallis FBI San Angelo San Antonio Senate House

Reagan Laughs and Points at Los Angeles Luncheon

President-elect Ronald Reagan laughs and points during a light moment at a luncheon in his honor held Tuesday in Los Angeles, highlighting a relaxed, celebratory mood as he engages with attendees.

Ronald Reagan Los Angeles

Sign in a Florida cocktail lounge reads a motion warning

A Florida cocktail lounge displays a caution aimed at patrons in a rocking room. The sign requests staying seated as the room moves to maintain safety and prevent falls.

Florida

Temperature controls extended to nine months

President Carter extended mandatory energy conservation controls for non residential buildings for another nine months, delaying expiration. Reagan could undo the action after taking office. aides offered no firm stance, while DOE officials cite 80 percent compliance and oil savings of about 140 million barrels annually.

Washington Carter Ronald Reagan Reagan Middle East Energy Department U.S DOE Lorn Harvey Jim Atkin The

Reagan bids California farewell as he heads to Washington

Ronald Reagan bids farewell to California as a private citizen moving to Washington for the presidency. He vows to return authority to local govt and promises frequent West Coast visits while keeping politics out of the Oval Office.

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