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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1981
Page
2
In Detroit Larry Holmes was knocked down by Leon Spinks and then stopped in the third round to retain the WBC heavyweight title. The weather forecast notes partly cloudy skies with warm temperatures, highs in the mid 90s and a 20 percent chance of rain through the weekend.
James Chancellor travels to Crockett East Texas on Saturday to defend his world championship title in a field of about 30 to 35 fiddlers at the World Fiddle Festival. The event features the Grand Masters competition and highlights Chancellor competing against top rivals.
U S Rep Kent Hance praises Reagan compromise tax cut as best in history with a three year plan. The measure includes a 5 10 and 5 percent tiered personal tax cut plus relief from the marriage tax and estate tax reductions. It extends a 2500 oil land tax credit while opposing windfall profits tax repeal. Hance says bill has a good chance but will face tough fight in Congress.
The Reagan administration moved quickly to condemn Israel's bombing of Iraq's nuclear reactor and to reassure Arab states that the Soviet Union, not Israel, poses the bigger threat. The president withheld four F 16s to curb misuse, while Arab League members urged world isolation of Israel. Saudi Arabia seeks to ease Lebanon tensions as questions linger about US influence and regional alignments.
About 25 oil field workers fought a Friday blowout at Terra Resources Corbett No. 1 seven miles southwest of Rankin Texas. The fire destroyed three mobile homes and a truck while officials estimate $5 million in equipment losses. No injuries reported as crews planned a storage pit and possible use of dynamite to extinguish the blaze. Evacuations were asked for residents within a two mile radius.
In Texas and across the United States, a revived guest worker concept faces fierce opposition from unions and Latino groups while officials in the Reagan White House tout benefits. Proponents cite protections, wages, and temporary visas for Mexican workers. critics call it a modernization of Bracero labor and warn of abuse and subservience. A two year pilot proposal envisions 50 000 workers, with enforcement measures and employer fines to deter illegal hiring.
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