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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1981
Page
1
Boston faces potential early school closings as the subway system falters and fire response resources shrink. Thousands of city workers fear layoffs while residents question the city’s direction and economy as problems mount across transportation, services, and safety.
Odessa College built an almost insurmountable team lead at the NJCAA meet Friday night as Paul Manzo scored 8.8 on the still rings to boost the Wranglers to a 6.65 point edge over defending champion Long Beach City College.
Associated Press reports Turkey’s generals claim victory over terrorism after a bloodless coup. A week without political murders marked a rare sign of stability, though some leaders privately admit ringleaders remain unfound amid rightist and leftist violence.
Jesse Jackson, leader of Operation PUSH, charges the Reagan administration targets black groups with selected leaks and a political hit list as budgets bite. White House denies the claim while noting PUSH contracts with Education and Labor may be affected by proposed cuts.
In Damascus a government spokesman said Pakistani political prisoners would be exchanged for over 100 hostages on a hijacked airliner. Libyan asylum assurances were sought before dispatch, with hostages described as terribly worn out after a 12 day ordeal.
Stockman told House Ways and Means subcommittee the Reagan plan would save over 20 billion in five years while not altering the cost of living adjustment. Proposals include phasing out student benefits, capping disability payments, ending the lump sum death benefit, and scrapping the 122 dollar minimum monthly benefit. Critics worry about record checks to remove benefits. administration says one time hiring costs would pay off later.
One year after government limits on credit aimed to curb borrowing, shoppers hold back on new debts and bank card use drops. Visa and MasterCard holders show reduced activity and overall installment debt grows at a slower pace, with fewer active accounts despite more cardholders.
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