Senate leaders weigh IRA deduction change in tax bill
Senate leaders face pressure to restore deductible IRAs as supporters push action on a tax overhaul. Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole and Finance Committee Chair Bob Packwood resist altering the measure while backing a non binding resolution urging action.
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Trials Highlight Indictments In Odessa Justice Office Case
Indictments in 1985 accuse two secretaries, Gomez and Sturgeon, of theft and misapplication of county funds while serving at four justice of the peace offices. They deny criminal involvement, claiming funds were misplaced and records informal. Rios challenges the dismissals and cites Texas Rangers probe motives.
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Senators push IRA tax plan amid House- Senate tensions
The talks focus on preserving maximum tax benefits for IRAs as negotiators seek differences between the Senate package and a House tax bill. A non-binding Senate vote by Sen. Roth faced skepticism as lawmakers warned amendments would not be sidelined. Meanwhile, inmates, couples, and others pass through arraignments and pay fines, with quotes highlighting embarrassment and impact on families.
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Texas job losses loom from oil price drop, Dunstan says
Dunstan warned that every $5 fall in oil prices since January could cost Texas 86,000 to 136,000 jobs, urging spending cuts or tax raises. He cited regressive sales taxes and severance taxes, warned against deep cuts, and supported public spending on schools and roads. Senator Dodd and Packwood discussed tax options and amendments amid IRA debate. President Reagan pressed GOP to keep the bill amendment free and oppose abortion facility funding amendments.
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Racial Shooting Rocks Cleveland Neighborhood
Police said racial tension between the only black family in a Cleveland west side neighborhood and white neighbors led to gunfire. Eight people were wounded by a shotgun blast. all victims were white and transported to three hospitals. A 24 year old from a Cleveland suburb was arrested nearby. Police escorted the family, two women, a teen girl, and a small child, out after months of harassment.
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Robert L. Bolton
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Baptist majority solidifies in faith vote at convention
A Georgia World Congress Center turnout of about 40 000 church messengers backed Rogers 54 percent to 46 percent over Rev W Winred Moore of Amarillo. Moderates blame Moore supporters for earlier wins due to superior organization, while Rogers asserts literalists are not a minority despite the margin.
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Box uncovering three years of bad bookkeeping at justice offices
In January 1982 to January 1986, a box in the storeroom held unopened mail checks and money orders. Sheriff's deputies and Texas Rangers probed offices of the justices of the peace from 1982 to 1984. Two former secretaries Ries and Audelia Sturgeon faced June 1985 indictments for theft and misapplication. Ries estimated roughly $6000 in money orders and checks. The secretaries handled money. the justices did not.
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County to curb JP office collections amid budget review
Sector County Commissioners Court backed a plan to shift all justice of the peace collections to the county treasurer after accounting problems were labeled a nightmare. JP Hungerford warned of a $75,000 monthly headache, with the shift including the Sheriff's Department, completed by January 1, leaving JP offices to handle only mailed checks. Two former secretaries, Rios and Stageo, were indicted in June.
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Permian Basin Sees Warm Sunny Weather Through Thursday
The National Weather Service in Midland reports Basin temperatures will stay warm with sunny, fair skies through Thursday. Overnight lows mid 60s and Thursday highs around 90. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Across Texas a line of thunderstorms moves along a weak cold front from Northeast Texas to the Edwards Plateau. Cooler, drier air expected after front passes with clear skies overall. Readings show Tuesday high 95, overnight low unspecified. precipitation none in last 24 hours. Extended forecasts for Friday to Sunday vary by region with upper 80s to mid 90s highs across West Texas and cooler conditions in North Texas.
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