Baker pushes elimination of state tax deduction in reform plan
Treasury Secretary James A Baker III argues the state and local tax deduction must go to achieve tax reform. Governor Mario Cuomo counters the plan favors the rich. Polls show mixed support with 65 percent backing Reagan plan in ABC survey, while Newsweek finds 49 percent support but opposes removing the deduction. Leaders warn the tax overhaul will face heavy political battles in Congress.
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Business leaders to testify at Ways and Means hearing
Six corporate chief executives are set to testify Tuesday on how tax reform would affect business. John H. Bryan Jr. of Sara Lee, James L. Ferguson of General Foods, William R. Howell of J.C. Penney, Lewis W. Lehr of 8M, John M. Richman of Dart & Kraft, and John G. Sinale of Procter and Gamble will appear as hearings begin. Early business reaction to Reagan's plan has been mixed.
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Tax panel examines burdens as IRS officials testify
Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Roscoe Egger and former Treasury officials addressed the panel on Wednesday. A subcommittee planned to discuss the tax burdens on low income wage earners on Thursday, with labor leaders and economists to testify next week. The Senate also debated cutting defense funds for Reagan's Star Wars program from a $302 billion defense authorization bill.
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Repeal stance and blue law tensions hit Permian Mall retailers
Harold Bates of Sears in the Permian Mall says he will obey current law but worries about competition as plans to open before Sunday are debated. Beall's Frank Fietz shares caution. Marshall Field's in Dallas pulled back from early openings. Odessa Wal-Mart, open Sundays since June 22, 1962, defies the Blue Law amid varied local enforcement.
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Blue Law compliance eyed as malls ponder openings
Midland Mall manager and merchants discuss opening dates under Blue Law rules with potential early openings if most oppose Sept 1. Permian Mall opts not to meet. Penney's plans to open after repeal. County attorney notes potential misdemeanor penalties up to 500 fine or six months jail on repeat violations.
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Greeks celebrate Socialists victory in Greece election
Premier Andreas Papandreou's Pan-Hellenic Socialists win a majority amid a pledge to loosen ties with the United States and NATO. Final results show 45.82 percent of 14,650 stations reporting, with 161 seats to 125 for New Democracy. Papandreou and his American-educated son George are among elected officials.
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Feud Gunfire Leaves Several Dead and Wounding Others
Police say a feud tied shootings killed a man hours after release on bail for an attempted murder probe. Four others were wounded as gang members moved to two more homes and opened fire. Several victims, including children, were bystanders. A 16 year old was arrested at 6 am and held at Tagraht County Juvenile Center.
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Feud Between Gangs Escalates With Weekend Shootings
A 20-year-old was arrested about three hours after a violent clash between two Fort Worth gangs that has spanned a year. Police say the feud intensified recently with shootings at houses and injuries. A 37-year-old Midland woman, Guadalupe Pena, was treated and released after pellet wounds to the upper chest and left arm. Police will boost patrols in north Fort Worth amid potential reprisals.
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West Texas Weather Outlook With Warmer Temps and Storms
A nationwide weather summary reports a partly cloudy West Texas with tonight’s lows in the low 70s and Tuesday’s highs near 90s, winds 10 to 20 mph. A weak stationary front triggers showers in Northwest Texas, with more scattered rain into the week. Forecasters note dust from dying storms reducing visibility near Lubbock.
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Odessa American publication notice and address details
The Odessa American lists publication data and postal information for 1985. It notes USPS numbers, street address at 122 Fourth Street, Odessa Texas, and P.O. Box 2952. It mentions subscription pricing and city zone delivery terms.
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