Rain-Soaked Permian Basin Eyes Midweek Clearing
National Weather Service Midland reports continued rain across the Permian Basin through Wednesday with heavy thundershowers and gusty southwesterly winds. Tonight 30 percent rain, 20 percent Wednesday. highs mid 60s today, low 40s tonight, cooling to mid 40s tomorrow with more rain and widespread clouds across North and West Texas.
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Urban leaders push back on Reagan budget plan
Washington AP reports city officials led by Indianapolis mayor William Hudnut and Baltimore mayor William Schafer oppose broad budget cuts. They accept limited concessions but warn cuts will hurt the poor and urban services. The National League of Cities endorses the plan in general while opposing several major reductions including urban housing, public housing losses, and mass transit subsidies.
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Lawmakers Try Poverty In Iowa Welfare Experiment
In Des Moines three Iowa legislators and Sen. Sue Yeager agreed to live one month on welfare levels after a challenge from Theresa Cole. By day two Rep. Poncy admitted spending on pastry and groceries left only 135 dollars for the rest of the month, while Rep. Gettings faced similar tight finances and food stamp limits.
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Last minute payment stalls Carter IRS home auction
Billy Carter brokered a deal with the Internal Revenue Service to postpone sale of his Marion County home and 58 acres to cover a 105,123 debt from 1978. Don Rowland, with Carter’s power of attorney, says a substantial payment Friday prompted the postponement, with completion due within nine days. The amount was not disclosed.
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Police officers blame department leadership and poor facilities
Officers Hayner Weddel and Wedder fault chief Tomlin for low morale and turnover at OPD. They cite a short staff, aging leadership, and inadequate facilities as hurting investigations. Taxpayers pay to train new recruits who then leave for other departments. The police association backs a bond to fund a new police court facility amid growing discontent.
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Odessa Police Department Faces Overcrowding and High Crime Rates
Veteran officers say cramped offices and overcrowded facilities hinder investigations in Odessa. A high crime per capita, aging jail, and slow evidence handling strain manpower. Rookies train rookies as turnover rises, with 136 officers and 78 currently under five years’ experience. Police urge public involvement to reform the department.
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