Space shuttle crew confident with risk of early return
Astronauts Bob Crippin and colleagues voiced strong trust in Columbia while warning an early end to the 54 hour April 8 test flight remains possible if any major system or door motor fails. They described stringent contingencies and backup sites at Edwards, White Sands, and other locations as the mission aims to prove all major systems operate. The team emphasized cautious optimism and readiness to terminate if necessary.
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Reagan Finds $44 Billion in New Budget Cuts
Reagan must find 44 billion dollars in new spending cuts to balance the budget by 1984. A key group says he acts on a mandate from voters who delivered change last fall, guiding strategic push for reductions.
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Reagan Budget Proposes Three Year Personal Tax Cut
President Reagan unveiled a revised 1982 budget paired with a plan for a three year reduction in personal income tax rates of ten percent annually. The move signals ripple effects on government costs now funded by the federal government and sets the stage for fiscal debate in Congress.
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Reagan Proposes Slashing Over 300 Federal Programs
Washington AP report outlines President Reagan's 1982 budget plan to cut 48.6 billion in federal spending, targeting over 300 social programs including food stamps unemployment benefits and Social Services. Major reductions seek 25 percent cuts to health care and family aid, with broader caps across federal aid and retirement systems.
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Budget would boost nuclear energy funds
Reagan proposed a fiscal 1982 budget boosting nuclear energy spending while cutting solar, conservation, and most other energy programs. Total energy outlays would drop by 3.3 billion, with nuclear support rising to 222 million in 1982 and 1.4 billion over five years, backing the Clinch River Breeder Reactor in Tennessee amid Senate support from Howard Baker.
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Senate approves social promotions ban in Texas
The Texas Senate sent to the House a bill restricting social promotions, requiring districts to set proficiency levels per student ability. The measure directs annual TEA reports on students passed failed and summer-repeated courses, with exemptions for certain learning disabilities and language challenges as debated by Sen Mengden and colleagues.
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Judge urged to triple Texas bilingual teachers by 1984
A federal judge was asked to order Texas to more than triple its bilingual teachers by 1984. Plaintiffs in a bilingual education case before U.S. District Judge William Wayne Justice also asked for two court masters and 20 regional monitors to oversee any plan. Justice had ruled in January that Texas must offer bilingual education to any Spanish speaking student in need in any grade. The Monday deadline passed for final recommendations if the sides could not agree on a plan.
Polish strike begins as Solidarity talks falter in Lodz
Workers placed red and white Polish flags around the provincial capital as the first major strike in Poland in three weeks began. Sirens wailed while talks broke down early this morning and a Solidarity spokesman said negotiations would resume later. Local workers from 1,300 plants joined in. Lodz, with 840,000 residents, remains the textile hub.
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Weather forecast from Midland NWS predicts rain and mild temperatures
The National Weather Service at Midland reports a 30 percent chance of light rain tonight and Wednesday with light easterly winds. Today statewide will be mostly cloudy with highs in the 50s and 60s north and 60s to 70s south. overnight lows upper 30s to 40s and panhandle 20s to 60s in South Texas. Extended outlooks show showers possible Thursday and Friday, clearing Saturday, with mild to warm conditions statewide.
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