Reagan and Congress brace for hard fought farm bill clash
The Reagan administration threatens a veto as senators begin writing a new farm price support bill. Agriculture chief economist Robert Thompson urges market based reforms, while lawmakers clash over production controls and loan rate cuts. Senate leaders and Dole push for export subsidies amid budget talks.
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Jasper witnesses first national issue vigil in town
Fourteen people gathered in Jasper Georgia, a town of 2000, in what Mayor Lee Newton called the first demonstration on a national issue. Organizer Elizabeth Cheatham warned Reagan may need to worry as vigils spread, while a separate protest in Waterbury Connecticut led to the arrest of a 56 year old nun affiliated with the church.
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Sisters of Notre Dame Stand With Nicaragua Aid Protest
Sister Virginia McCrossan cites Sisters in Nicaragua aiding rebuilding efforts after the revolution and rejects U.S. framing. In Fayetteville a 65-year-old man splashed blood on the federal building to protest aid to rebels and was cited for defacing federal property.
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Jordanian flights suspended to Lebanon amid Beirut siege
The Jordanian airlines announced an indefinite halt to regular flights to Lebanon in Amman. The move follows fighting between Palestinian guerrillas and Shiite Muslims over refugee camps in Beirut, with about 550 deaths since May 19. Passengers on the hijacked jet to Amman remained in Beirut as hijackers freed eight Jordanian guards.
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Anger Po at Sam Houston Driver Pursued After Crash
Abney chased a fleeing driver who abandoned a car behind City Hall after a crash near Sam Houston Ave. He learned a child was involved later. Brothers Steve and Tom Ditilio joined the pursuit recounting prior hit and run incidents. They describe ongoing vigilance since past wrecks.
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Three Men Corner Driver After Chase in North Washington Yard
Abney, Ditilio, and Duilio chased a driver to a yard in the 700 block of North Washington Avenue. The man grabbed a fence stake. Abney used a broken plastic bat to back away. An off-duty state parole officer vaulted the fence, tackled the driver, and held him until police arrived. Tom Cheshire, 36, a former officer, helped end the pursuit by arriving at the scene.
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Rebels and the principle that might makes right
D'Escoto said the House action hinders peaceful solution and encourages militants. The quote frames a legislative move as undermining diplomacy and pushing toward forceful outcomes.
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Contadora Nations Condemn US Actions as Illegal Violation
d Esegto states there is no doubt Contadora countries must condemn what he calls illegal behavior by the United States, a breach of international law the Contadora group is pledged to defend.
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Permian Basin Dry Weather With Warm Friday Forecast
National Weather Service in Midland reports no rain tonight or Friday as Permian Basin temps rise. Lows in the 50s to low 60s, highs near 90, southerly winds 5 to 15 mph. Showers linger across South and West Texas with scattered coastal activity and some record lows noted in portions of the state.
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Subscriptions and delivery notice from Odessa American
The Odessa American details mail subscription rates including Deity and Sunday editions with yearly and multi month options and Sunday only pricing. It also lists delivery help line number and hours for reporting delivery problems.
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