Caribbean aid talks in Nassau seek regional long term plan
Secretary of State Haig met with Canada Mexico and Venezuela to outline a framework for a joint Caribbean development plan. No detailed program was expected yet as donors and recipients discuss economic social and political disparities across 31 nations. The plan aims for coordination while respecting each country’s policies with Mexico resisting containment aims and the United States seeking regional cooperation.
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Caribbean
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United States
Haig
Washington
States push gasoline tax hikes across the nation
Lawmakers consider inflation linked increases and varying measures. Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Ohio have adopted systems allowing tax rises with costs. Nevada led increases to 10.5 cents, with further rises planned. Several states paused or rejected boosts while others face legislative battles and potential special sessions.
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Foreign policy clarity urged as Reagan faces Soviet stance
A senior State Department official warned of European concern that the United States may move toward confrontation with the Soviet Union while resisting dialogue. The piece notes Carter's earlier policy, Haig's upcoming arms control speech, and calls for a clear, articulated U S policy to guide allies and rivals.
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Western Europe
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New York
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West Texas water fund bill targets irrigation needs and bonds
The proposal, led by Clayton in the 1960s, would divert excess sales and severance tax revenues into three funds: debt retirement, water resources, and special reserve. It aims to back municipal water bonds at favorable rates and fund water development while allowing bond sales and higher interest ceilings to attract investors.
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East Texas
Clayton
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the Water Resources Fund
Water Resources Fund
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Jerry Lee Lewis Fights For Life In ICU After Abdominal Surgery
Memphis AP report says flamboyant rock star Jerry Lee Lewis remains in critical condition in Methodist Hospital South after a second emergency abdominal operation in 10 days. Ex wife Myra Lewis says he’s fighting and not given up. Hospital spokeswoman Dot Work notes doctors unavailable. Meanwhile, in Havana, Five would be Cuban exile commandos allegedly tied to Alpha 66 reportedly captured after landings near Havana as exiles vow further action. Meyer Levin, Chicago-born author and journalist who wrote Compulsion, dies at 75 in Jerusalem after a stroke.
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Lewis Hospital
Dot Work
Lewis
Miami
United States
Fidel Castro
Havana
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Alpha 66
Perez
Cuba
Meyer Levin
Nathan Leopold
Richard Loeb
Jerusalem
Levin
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Palestine
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West Side
Chicago Daily News
Odessa American Missing Page Fragments and Subscriptions Notice
Fragmented OCR text shows postal address at 122 East Bewrite Street Odessa with subscription and delivery notes. Garbled lines mention subscriptions for daily papers, delivery issues, and a Saturday delivery error. No clear event or person details can be confirmed.
Jamie Wyeth Joins Artists in Anti-Nuclear Auction
Artist Jamie Wyeth joins more than 50 noted artists donating works to benefit Sensible Maine Power. Her tinted ink drawing Baby Jane, a pig in a no nukes blanket, will be auctioned July 17 in Bath Maine to support the anti-nuclear cause.
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Baby Jane
Sensible Maine Power
Bath
Maine
Reagan weighs B-1 bomber interim role against Stealth plan
President Reagan will receive a Pentagon recommendation in days on whether to build the B-1 bomber as a temporary replacement for aging B-52s while pursuing a radar‑proof Stealth bomber. He met leaders in a listening session and faces choices on deployment and MX missile plans. Some senators favor a B-1 now, a reversal of former President Carter who canceled the B-1 in favor of Stealth.
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United States
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Weather forecast notes hot sunny Odessa area into week
Odessans can expect hot and sunny conditions through Monday with mid 90s afternoons and upper 60s to low 70s nights. Winds 10 to 15 mph over Midland Odessa. Across Texas scattered thunderstorms cooled the southeast. many areas in the 90s remain hot.
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