Shultz backs Philippine talks along with aid plan
Secretary of State George P. Shultz endorsed the Philippines strategy to end its Communist insurgency through negotiations while signing a $200 million aid package for the economy. He praised President Aquino and cabinet members, saying the government can pursue dialogue or military action as needed.
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AT&T Reaches Three-Year Contract With CWA
Washington AP reports AT&T and the Communications Workers of America reached a three year agreement ending a nationwide strike. Negotiators for the Communications Systems division settled all outstanding issues after midnight, with a handshake at the table. About 155,000 CWA members had been on strike, including 76,000 in the division handling long distance and international service. Bargaining at four of five tables was essentially complete.
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Gunfire eruptes over repossessed car dispute near Davis service
A gun battle erupted as a repossession case led by Tolivers clashed with Blackmons at Davis Auto Service and Body Shop on West County Road. Shots shattered a passenger window, injuring no one, while both sides claim the other provoked the incident.
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OPEC Leaders Meet in Communist Country Over Production Talks
OPEC officials gathered at a luxury beachfront hotel guarded by paramilitary police for a Brioni meeting. Ahmed Zaki Yamani of Saudi Arabia called it a good step toward possible limits on output but warned against expecting a full agreement this week. Without a firm deal, oil prices may stay around 12 to 15 dollars a barrel or drop further amid a split between Libya, Iran, Algeria and a Saudi-led 10 nation majority.
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Senate Tax Plan Moves Two-Thirds Toward Reform
Sen Bob Packwood as Senate Finance chair says the Senate package is two-thirds of the way to revising the tax code after a Senate vote. Representative Dan Rostenkowski foresees long House Senate talks on key differences. Senate rates compress brackets to 15 and 27 percent while the House uses 15 25 35 and 38 percent, with Democrats arguing the rich pay less and middle earners gain less.
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Kiwanis Debates Women Membership At National Convention
Delegates vote 53 percent to retain male-only rules and 47 percent to admit women, short of a two thirds majority. Board backed by some leaders seeks to allow women to join or form separate clubs amid legal challenges. protests and support from wives and Jaycees mark a contentious session.
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Weather Outlook Mixed Rain Threat Across Texas
Chance of rain lingers with partly cloudy skies and low isolated thunderstorm chances tonight and Thursday. Heavy rains and storms affect far West Texas and the Trans-Pecos with flash flood watches, while Tropical Storm Bonnie moves toward the upper Texas coast. Readings from Midland Regional Airport show a high around 83 and a low near 67 today.
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The Odessa American Ad and Subscription Rates Notice
Public notice from The Odessa American includes mailing address and post office details, subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, weekly and monthly rates, delivery contact numbers, and tax note. It lists mailing and delivery terms for in town and out of town subscribers and notes change of address procedures.
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Odessa
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