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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1982
Page
2
AP reports U S officials press for a long term cease fire and possible expanded international peacekeeping presence amid intensifying conflicts in Israel and Gaza. The administration seeks a durable accord and a deployed force to stabilize the region.
United Nations forces in Lebanon report Israeli troops crossed the border to strike Palestinian bases. Irish Major General William Callaghan protests to Israel's chief of staff. Israeli replies insist the army will fulfill its mission. UNIFIL, with 7000 troops from 11 nations, struggles to halt the advance amid clashes with Dutch and French units. The PLO accuses UNIFIL of allowing incursions as Beirut endures shelling and air raids. Western capitals discuss cease fire as Syria's involvement deepens.
John W. Hinckley Jr. told psychiatrists his life resembled a movie script while jailed after shooting President Reagan. A Harvard professor Dr Park Elliott Dietz, testifying for the government, said Hinckley may have copied poems and stories, and that he shows only minor personality disorders. Dietz noted Hinckley may have fabricated much of what he provided.
The British Defense Ministry said 5th Infantry Brigade troops were firmly established on the Argentine side of the Falklands front near Fitzroy and Bluff Cove. Cmdr Mike Bracelin reported about 5,000 marines and paratroopers, 3,000 infantry, and hundreds of support troops with 20,000 tons of ammunition landed at San Carlos, 50 miles west of Stanley.
The debate over interviewing Jack Dillard for city manager of a Dallas suburb exposed divisions among council members. Some leaders supported talking with Dillard, a longtime public works figure and local councilman, while others questioned the process and alleged political influence. Several officials said no final decision was reached in the recent closed meeting, with critics calling the situation suspect and noting Dillard’s ties to local figures.
President Reagan told House Republican leaders he would support their budget proposal and warned that House inaction would be catastrophic. Michel said Reagan joked he would hold his breath until his face turned blue as debate began on three 1983 spending plans. Meanwhile abortion foes protested at a Chicago hospital over an 11 year old girl’s 5 month pregnancy, with groups pledging to fund the abortion and full term birth advocates offering to pay.
The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously endorsed a Reagan proposal to let Savings Bonds interest adjust with market rates. The amendment expands treasury authority to set rates and ties the return for five year holders to at least 85 percent of the five year Treasury average during their holding period. Weather and health cost sections follow.
The House approved eliminating the 75 dollar per day tax deduction for members after a flood of public protest. The 356 to 43 vote followed about 34,000 IRS letters and thousands more from legislators voicing opposition to the deduction.
The Odessa American lists its post office details and subscription information, including address changes to P.O. Box 2952 in Odessa Texas. It notes second class matter status under the Act of March 3 1879 and directs mail subscriptions to the newspaper.
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