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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1982
Page
1
Andrews suffers first-round loss in state competition as tournaments spread across the week. NCAA action began while the NIT continued its first-round games. See pages 1B and 2B for full details.
University of Texas approves construction of a 300 inch reflector telescope in the Davis Mountains. It would be the world's most powerful star gazer. Weather outlook notes cloudy skies with a slight chance of showers and cooler temperatures.
The Labor Department said February wholesale prices fell at an annual rate of 1.7 percent led by declines in car truck and energy costs the largest monthly drop since January 1976. Food prices rose 0.5 percent, energy fell 1.8 percent, and the finished goods index declined 0.1 percent reversing prior gains. Officials called the data good news and sign inflation is easing.
The United States quietly provides 7.4 million in support to non Marxist business labor and other groups in Nicaragua to sustain democratic pluralism. The aid continues with government knowledge though bilateral assistance was suspended last year over Nicaragua's alleged backing of Salvadoran rebels. The State Department notes 8.5 million was given to the private sector last year plus 1.9 million in development aid, with expected 5 million in economic support funds and 2.4 million in development aid this year.
President Reagan plans to deliver tough talk to French President Francois Mitterrand over Paris arms sales to Nicaragua and backing for Salvadoran rebels. Officials say France sold about 20 million dollars in weapons, including shoulder mounted rockets, a claim Paris denies. A White House source called the issue scandalous given France’s alliance.
Allegations of an open meetings law violation cloud Odessa mayoral race after Mayor Bob Bryant held a press conference with three council allies to rebut a challenger’s critique of a $12,000 city manager search. State officials say no ruling exists on what constitutes a meeting or deliberation under the act.
The Abscam affair triggers calls for a Senate investigation into DOJ and FBI undercover methods. Williams resignation clears the way for lawmakers to probe how bribes and undercover tactics were used against legislators, with Senate leaders and party whips pushing for rapid action and assignment to key committees. FBI Director Webster would be included.
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