Budget clash as House and Senate chase 1986 cuts
Democrats push to protect Social Security in 1986 budget talks while Republicans demand deeper domestic cuts. Conferees meet to craft a compromise as Stockman warns deficits may exceed forecasts. Both chambers target 56 billion in next year’s savings, with differing defense and program cuts projecting large three year deficits.
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White House
Robert Dole
Reagan States Case for Tough Arms Stance in SALT Dialogue
Reagan argues for strong U S arms posture citing Soviet violations of SALT I including a second ICBM. White House cites irreversible growth and warns SALT II fate hinges on Moscow’s compliance, while Soviet official Arbatov counters U S aims.
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U.S
Georgi Arbatov
Soviet Central Committee
Robert McFarlane
Reagan
United States
Philadelphia MOVE siege fire clears street for new homes
An empty dirt stretch remains after the MOVE siege fire in Philadelphia. Officials say new rowhouses will be built by Christmas 1985 at the same site to house displaced residents.
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Philadelphia
Affluent teens form secretive anti social groups in Ventura Valley
In the San Fernando Valley affluent youths form tight status driven groups nicknamed rat packs and Fight For Freedom. They burglarize homes steal luxury cars and fence goods to fund memberships while adopting a preppy look. Police cite two 16 year olds linked to armed theft and say the rings include about 50 members.
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Ventura Boulevard
San Fernando Valley
Paul Bishop
Michael Jackson
Steve Allen
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Fight For Freedom
Mickey Mouse Club
Soviet ABM defense and treaty violations alarm White House
The White House warned that Soviet preparations for a prohibited ABM defense would disrupt the East West balance. It cited likely Soviet violations of the Geneva Chemical Weapons Protocol, the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention, the Limited Test Ban Treaty, the Helsinki Final Act, and the Threshold Test Ban Treaty yield limit.
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White House
Soviet Union
Concerns Over SALT I Compliance Highlight Nuclear Submarine Issue
The statement notes that while the Soviets follow the SALT I letter, concerns remain about the spirit. It cites Yankee class subs dismantled to meet SALT I but later converted into longer vessels with modern sea launched cruise missiles, posing similar security threats to the U.S. and allies.
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White House
U.S
Odessa real estate sales show May activity upswing
Odessa Realtors report May activity rising with buyers seeking homes despite higher seller asks. For 1985 year to date, 362 residential sales valued at 22.54 million, while listings rose to 1,055 by month end. In Midland, 115 residences sold in May valued at 9.92 million, mirroring April activity.
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Emmitt Jernigan
Hal Lambert Realtors
Dean Young
Consolidated Property Consultants
Odessa
Young
Odessa Realtors
Odessa Board
Midland
Midland Board of Realtors
Weather outlook for Texas with scattered storms and mild nights
The National Weather Service notes a 40 percent chance of showers tonight in the Permian Basin, easing to 20 percent Wednesday. Overnight lows in the 60s to 70s, highs reaching the upper 80s, with easterly winds. Thunderstorms erupted across Dallas Fort Worth and spread to the southern Panhandle, South Plains, and far West Texas. Extended forecasts show mainly dry North Texas with seasonal temps, and scattered thundershowers in South Texas southeast areas.
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Concho Valley
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