Maarake Mosque Bombing Follows Israeli Pullout
An explosion collapsed the second floor of a Maarake mosque in Lebanon killing at least 11 and injuring 19 as Israeli soldiers completed a raid in the village. UN sources report five bodies at a field hospital and six at the mosque, with Amal militia leader Mohammed Saad among the dead.
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Reagan Hard-Line Tone Intensifies Ahead of Geneva Talks
President Reagan maintains tough rhetoric toward the Soviet Union as he leads into the Geneva arms negotiations. He seeks to boost leverage by requesting Congress fund 21 MX missiles and prepares to meet Soviet Politburo member Vladimir Shcherbitsky while a 30-member delegation visits Washington.
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Miners strike setback fuels debate over future of UK coal
British miners and union leader Arthur Scargill faced mixed signals as government energy chief Peter Walker reiterated plans to close unprofitable mines despite Scargill calling the stoppage a major achievement. The strike led to the closure of about 131 of Britain's 174 state mines at its peak.
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Mortgage deal boosts first time buyers with 12.1 percent rate
Mortgage terms target first time buyers with 12.1 percent fixed rate and 3 percent discount points plus a 1 percent origination fee. In the region, Phillips notes steady activity as buyers wait for more favorable hours. Nationwide, new single family home sales rose 2.6 percent in January to a 620,000 annual pace while fixed mortgage rates averaged 13.67 percent in early January, down from July 1984 highs.
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Crime and Prison Reform Report Highlight Robert Houghton Meeting
A foundation board meeting revealed mugging experiences among directors with chairman Alanson B. Houghton noting he had been mugged. A Bureau of Justice Statistics release found 61 percent of state prisoners had prior sentences, and 28 percent would not reoffend if given maximum first-offense sentences. The Eisenhower report links minority groups to higher crime victimization and offending, shaping policy conclusions.
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Report urges focus on inner city root problems and self reliance
The IA makers call for greater attention to employment education and housing to tackle root causes in inner cities. They argue improvements in criminal justice are essential but emphasize self-reliant neighborhood organizations linking crime prevention services and youth employment. The study notes the Reagan assassination attempt and Ford attempts show ongoing threats and that prior commission recommendations have only partly been implemented.
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Chile quake devastates Valparaiso and coastal towns
A massive quake triggered a reddish dust cloud and widespread damage along the Pacific coast. Santiago, Valparaiso, Villa del Mar, Rancagua, and San Antonio reported deaths as officials pinpointed the epicenter about 25 miles off Algarrobo and 88 miles northwest of Santiago. President Augusto Pinochet announced a high‑level appointment in a nationwide address.
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Chile suffers power outage after tragedy looms in crisis
A ranking committee to coordinate homeless aid and restore services was formed after a disaster in Chile. Pinochet urged calm and solidarity as power and phone lines were disrupted. Electricity returned in Santiago after almost three hours. Police said looting was not widespread in Santiago, while Valparaiso warned of strict action against looters.
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Permian Basin to see warm, clear days and mild nights
National Weather Service forecast calls for sunny skies and mid-70s Tuesday in the Permian Basin with Southeasterly winds 5 to 10 mph tonight in the mid 30s. Elsewhere, a cold front produced showers and isolated storms across eastern North Texas to South Central Texas with gusts up to 60 mph and power outages in Arlington and Fort Worth.
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Odessa American Publication Details and Subscription Rates
The Odessa American announces home delivery options and subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, including address and mailing details. Rates shown include Daily and Sunday at various durations, with Sunday Only and mail delivery options, plus post office information and publication terms.
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