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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1981

Page

2

Green ribbons spark city wide crusade for children

Georgia Dean's idea to wear green ribbons to symbolize life grows into a public campaign led by Congressman William Gray III and local officials. The effort raises funds for The Committee to Stop Children's Murders, with thousands of ribbons sold and volunteers sought nationwide.

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Texas Official Explains Farm Role To Nonfarm Population

A Texas official stresses the importance of the three percent of the population that farms to the broader society, outlining the reasons to explain to the remaining 97 percent why farming matters.

Texas

Texas Economy Relies on Undocumented Farm Labor

He warned that the Texas agricultural economy would grind to a halt without undocumented workers and urged development of an adequate, dependable labor force.

Texas

Stamps hit 18 cents as postal rates inch higher

Washington AP March 22 marks an 18 cent first class stamp, up from 15 cents, with 17 cents for each additional ounce. Postal Service warns further raises ahead to meet revenue needs, while Rate Commission cites law limits and an upcoming appeal. Post cards rise to 12 cents and parcel post up 3 percent.

Washington Postal Service Postal Rate Commission Rate Commission

Reagan’s Ottawa Visit Shows Mixed Signals on Canada

President Reagan’s quick stop in Ottawa amid talks with Canadian officials reveals a tense edge beneath a cordial tone. Canadian Foreign Secretary Mark MacGuigan calls the atmosphere first rate despite concerns over the environmental policy retreat, cross-border pollution, and trade imbalances.

Mark MacGuigan

Budget fer dream offered to the American people

Rep James R Jenea chairing the committee described the budget as a dream for the American people but warned that next year or the year after new discoveries could change perceptions. The Oklahoma Democrat spoke during the session.

James R. Jenea Dokla

Reagan plans defense boost faces 1982 spending cuts

The president's Council warns the plan to increase defense spending by six percent next year despite sharp 1982 budget cuts. A Toronto Globe and Mail report notes Trudeau's opposition to the U S arms supply program for El Salvador while Canadian protests grow over U S policy and acid rain concerns. Public demonstrations flood streets in Toronto and other cities as Salvador supporters hunger strike.

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Potter to assume county auditor post after transition

Elam announces resignation with two aims: hire a capable successor and push for an updated county data processing system. Potter to keep office contact during transition, having served three weeks at prorated salary of 28,050 dollars and will return to private accounting work after leaving public service.

Potter Elam Andrews

Rain Outlook From Midland Weather Service

National Weather Service forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions with showers tonight and Thursday across Texas regions. Northwestern and coastal areas expect varying chances of rain, with temperatures in the 40s to 60s and northeast to easterly winds. Small craft advisories posted from Port Arthur to Brownsville with seas rising to 6 to 9 feet.

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