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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1981
Page
2
Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard have signed to clash for the world welterweight championship on September 16 at Caesar's Place Las Vegas. Details on page 1B.
A new two year commission may be led by a former president to examine government effectiveness. Similar to prior Hoover and Ford era efforts, the panel would assess red tape, budget practices, and ways to streamline operations. The study comes amid public concerns that government performance has declined in recent decades.
In London and Manchester, 500 youths rioted with fires set, stores looted, and fire engines stoned. Police arrested 50, with 40 shops broken into, as the violence spread from West London to a third city.
Texas commuter airlines face safety questions and high fares as many carriers come and go. TAC officials cite subsidies to keep limited service in towns like Paris, Big Spring, and Del Rio, while FAA monitoring tightens after earlier lax checks.
Washington reports praise for Sandra Day OConnor from across the spectrum as she nears Senate approval to become the first woman on the Supreme Court. Critics question her abortion record, while allies on both sides assess potential constitutional tests and future votes.
Associated Press Austin Texas Speaker Bill Clayton says his proposal to channel half the state treasury surplus into a water fund will not raise future taxes. Gov Bill Clements backs the idea and a Texas Water Task Force will study it as up to 25 new reservoirs may be needed in 30 years. If approved, voters would decide on a constitutional amendment establishing the fund.
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