Reagan approves grain sale to Soviet Union
President Reagan authorized expanded one year grain sales to the Soviet Union despite Poland repression. The projected total reaches about 17.8 million metric tons, likely the largest yearly U.S. grain export to Moscow, while inventories exceed 400 million metric tons. Allies protest pipeline-related sanctions and potential penalties loom for foreign violators.
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Tom Coleman
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Houston attorney testifies on Dr Death case in murder plot
Houston lawyer William Chansler Jr. testified he sought help from a self styled assassin called Dr Death after his paralyzed wife Sue urged him to end her life. He said she begged not to go on like this and twice told their son she wished to sleep and not wake. Chansler admitted buying poison and seeking ricin, with ads placed in Soldier of Fortune at his wife's urging. He is charged with solicitation of murder and conspiracy.
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Associated Press
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Dr. Death
William Chansler Jr
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Women gain legal equity through U S government statutes
The task force found that agricultural loan programs favor married or dependent families and that Railroad Retirement Board rules grant benefits to wives. Labor Department amended a regulation to include both spouses as dependents for miners. It noted voting and office eligibility restrictions for polygamists or bigamists and cohabiting women in U S territories, while reporting progress toward gender equity in federal statutes and regulations.
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Department of Labor
United States
Rights drive ends gender barriers but vows continued vigilance
A government task force says gender barriers have been reduced and women join men in many fields yet warns the fight against sex discrimination is not finished. The Justice Department pledges ongoing monitoring of laws and strict action against prejudice. Zimbabwe troops chase kidnappers as six American tourists remain missing after an execution deadline passes. A young man suspected of aiding the kidnappers is beaten at a roadblock before filming observers.
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At a Glance Weather Summary for Texas Outlook
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent thunderstorm chance in Odessa today. highs in the mid 90s and southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Lows near the mid 70s. Cooler behind a front. Amarillo reports heavy rainfall causing flooding and evacuations. Flash flood watch for southern Panhandle and West Texas. Temperatures ranged from the 60s in Dalhart to 100s in Cotulla and Temple. Forecasters expect more rain in Southeast, North, and West Texas Saturday.
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Economy gauge stays flat in June signaling slow recovery
Washington officials report the Commerce Department leading indicators remained unchanged in June, with a notable drop in jobless claims but no push for a rapid rebound. The Reagan administration projects a mid year improvement and unemployment easing to 8 percent by next year, amid sizable deficits and divergent views on the economy.
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Mobil exec wins in suit against Washington Post
In Washington, a federal court jury awarded Mobil Oil Corp president William Tavoulareas over 2 million dollars including 1.8 million in punitive damages and 250,000 in compensatory damages after finding libel in a 1979 Post article about his business ties with his son. his son Peter received no damages. In University Park, three people were stabbed and 29 arrested as pro and anti Khomeini factions clashed at SMU’s student center amid a riot. several Iranians were injured and admitted to Parkland Memorial Hospital.
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Union rejects steel industry contract concessions
PITTSBURGH AP The United Steelworkers union on Friday rejected steel industry demands for a renegotiated contract that would have saved producers billions through concessions. USW President Lloyd McBride said the union and industry failed to reach answers after extended talks. The denial means the union will receive pay and cost-of-living increases Sunday as the final year of the current three year pact begins.
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United Steelworkers Union
USW
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Conservatives Try to Block SALT II Endorsement
Senate conservatives pushed to defeat a resolution backing Reagan’s call for mutual restraint with the Soviet Union on strategic nuclear weapons. Senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina called the move an attempt to ratify SALT II by a simple majority. The treaty was signed by the Soviet and U.S. governments but never ratified by the Senate.
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Jesse Helms
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U.S
Odessa American newspaper delivery notice
Public notice from the Odessa American outlines home delivery options and subscription pricing for daily and Sunday issues. It details rates, mailing methods, post office information, and contact numbers for delivery problems and address changes.
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Fed move sparks rate cuts and market gains
Elliott Platt and David Jones forecast lower rates after the Fed action. Rates on three month Treasuries fell to 9.60 percent, long term bonds rose about $9 per $1,000, and M1 money supply declined to 450.8 billion. The Fed noted a money supply slowdown amid banking loan declines for the week ending July 21.
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