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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1982

Page

6

Boy says father forced thefts in Oklahoma

In Sayre, Kenneth and Jeannie Yandell were jailed on seven burglary counts after a day-long hearing. They faced conspiracy to prevent testimony charges for allegedly paying an undercover agent to abduct and silence 16-year-old Patrick Wayne Beats, who claimed beatings to coerce burglaries. Bail was set at 50,000 each with a July 26 preliminary hearing.

Sayre Okla Kenneth Jeannie Yandell State Bureau of Investigation Patrick Wayne

Reagan plan opposed by city associations

Washington AP reports Reagan administration cutbacks hit local government groups hardest as it discounts cities and towns in its new federalism. Mayors and League of Cities see funding drops from 1980 levels to about one third, with staff reductions and contracts ending. The National Association of Counties fares relatively better as governors and county groups brace for the 1983 fiscal year.

Washington U.S. Conference of Mayors National League of Cities Reagan Steve Rhodes Intergovernmental Affairs Mayors’ Group League of Cities League National Association of Counties

Donovan's authority in doubt at Labor Department

Washington AP reports mounting pressure to oust Labor Secretary Raymond Donovan raises questions about his ability to lead. aides say he delegates, keeping agency functioning, while lower staff fear morale decline and possible succession. White House supportive but Senate Democrats seek clarity amid FBI corroboration claims.

Washington Labor Raymond J. Donovan Reagan Labor Department Donovan N.J FBI la Cosa Nostra U.S. Senate Orrin Hatch Senate Labor Committee Albert Angrisani Secretary of Labor For Employment and Training

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