Resigning Congressman Jon Hinson Ends House Tenure
Rep. Jon Hinson of Mississippi resigns effective April 13 after a February arrest on a charge of attempted oral sodomy in a Longworth House Office Building restroom. He cites recovery and medical care after weeks of self inquiry, while noting the need for an effective voice for his district. The resignation follows pressure from GOP leaders and a request for a special election within 60 days.
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Weather outlook mixed across Permian Basin with showers possible
National Weather Service Midland reports partly cloudy skies through Friday with a 30 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Highs mid 60s, lows near 40, southerly winds 10 to 15 mph easing tonight. Readings show 4 p.m. highs near 70s in West Texas and south Texas temperatures in 70s to low 80s. Some garbled lines reference thundersnowers and extended Texas forecasts with similar mild, mostly clear to partly cloudy conditions.
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CIA urged to limit spying to other countries
Washington The deputy director of the CIA told the Senate Committee that the agency should confine its work to abroad. Navy Adm. Bobby Inman said no decisions exist on expanding CIA or FBI powers to surveil US citizens and warned against reactivating internal operations. The draft changes, reviewed by the committee, could allow revival of COINTELPRO and Operation Chaos, drawing fierce civil liberties opposition.
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Young murderer 11 to be committed to California Youth Authority
An 11 year old convicted of murder faces up to twelve years in custody under the California Youth Authority after Thursday's ruling by former Superior Court Judge Hugh Koford in juvenile court. The case stems from the drowning of 5 year old Frizzer Jones in San Francisco Bay last August.
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Unclear fragment hints at pre coup violence in Turkey
Fragment mentions political violence before a coup and unconfirmed Western diplomat claims. The text references a theater area and travel by cab, but many details are missing to identify names, dates, or events.
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After show, an amateur actor gains night safety
A quoted actor says fears of walking alone at night have faded as social conditions improve. The report notes inflation halved from 100 percent to about 40 percent, exports nearly doubled, and the US and West Germany pledged continued aid amid growth.
Mellon Bank Credit Card Debt Drops From 1979 to 1981
Mellon Bank cardholders showed a year to year drop in outstanding Visa and MasterCard balances. As of February 28 1981 total credit was nearly 4 percent lower than a year earlier and first two months’ volume fell about 9 percent. Annual rates remain 15 percent for purchases and 12 percent for cash advances with usury ceilings varying by state.
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Texas forest receipts to Texas and others in 1981 share
An Agriculture Department forecast estimates 239 million dollars will be distributed to 43 states and Puerto Rico from national forest revenues for 1981. By law 25 percent returns to the lands’ states for public schools and roads. Western states like Oregon and California dominate the total, with Washington also benefiting.
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Son retraces flight of father to the south
Theodore E. Gildred Jr. leaves San Diego in a 1942 Stinson Reliant dubbed the Spirit of Good Will on a 4200 mile goodwill journey to Ecuador. Stops include Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Quito. Gildred and Col. Wally Moore plan to hand out city keys and medallions commemorating his father’s 1931 flight, with chase and support planes following for safety.
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