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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1982
Page
1
Tom Watson achieved U S Open history Sunday by holing a remarkable one chip-in. The notable moment occurred during the day's play, marking a historic finish reported on Page 1B.
Southwestern Bell filed a 471.5 million dollar rate increase with the Texas Public Utility Commission to raise local service costs by at least 50 percent, boosting monthly fees from 8.90 to 13.75 in Odessa and to 13.50 in Midland. The firm cites a desired higher return on investment from 9.27 percent to 13.09 percent and says the increases target local service costs and certain directory assistance charges.
Washington weighs Israel's call for U S participation in an international peacekeeping force in Lebanon to shield Israel from terrorism. Defense Secretary Weinberger criticizes Israel's invasion as deadly and destabilizing, while Begin meets Reagan to discuss timelines and possible U S involvement.
The Dallas Morning News reports that a U S Agriculture Department regulation, effective in two weeks, will require food stamp workers to refer suspected illegal aliens to immigration officials and alter income rules for alien families. Hispanic groups say they were unaware of the changes and warn of deportation risks for U S born children using benefits.
Education Secretary T H Bell plans to bridge schools and publishers to boost computer curricula as Ector County Independent School District expands classroom use of computers. ECISD reports 27 basic skill programs from first grade to adult education across Blackshear, Crockett, and other sites.
The President's Commission on Housing backs a tax deferred savings account for first time home buyers similar to an IRA. The plan would let buyers save money tax deferred for a down payment and withdraw for home purchase with taxes on interest deferred until retirement. Proponents expect involvement from lawmakers and potential amendments to IRA legislation to permit penalty free home withdrawals. The housing push follows a $3 billion emergency package to spur construction of nearly 200,000 affordable houses.
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