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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1982
Page
1
Oakland Raiders will be allowed to play in Los Angeles Wales Coliseum according to a story on Page 1B. Other features include bridge careers comics classified crossword and Dear Abby notes and a Charolais calf story tease on Page 1C.
Indictments in Giddings Texas target Wayman Curtis Lane a former purchasing agent for Clajon a gas pipeline unit owned by Clayton Williams. Lane is accused of receiving bribes from Donnie Leon Key and Durwood Platt in exchange for about 25 million in purchases. Four other men face charges as prosecutors label bribes and kickbacks a way of life in oilfield business.
Kheira and M ham ed Mahallem, arriving in Houston, were charged 999 dollars for a 15 hour cab ride to Odessa via Galveston and Dallas. They paid 320 dollars, decrying the trip as an apparent overcharge by a driver who said he came from Houston. The story follows their effort to explain the situation to relatives in Odessa.
Democrats attack a GOP television spot in 58 cities praising a 7.4 percent cost of living increase for Social Security. House Speaker ONeill says the ad misleads about COLA delays while Republicans defend the message and timing through July 15.
The Post Office and the National Academy of Public Administration评价 praised cost cuts and productivity gains. Bolger said the USPS was 24 million in the black for a 28-day period ending June 11, with an 84 million deficit anticipated earlier. The study panel gave a B-plus rating and urged more R D funding.
A Texas task force led by Austin Police Chief Frank Dyson recommended raising the legal drinking age from 19 to 21 as part of an anti drunk driving package. The panel urged tougher penalties for DWI offenses and suggested revamping first offense penalties including fines and jail time.
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