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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1981
Page
2
Census figures show Fort Stockton posting the largest gain while Monahans and Odessa also rise. The mid and late counts reveal a net city population increase with Fort Stockton up 1,268 from the first tally and Monahans up 374 as others post smaller gains and losses.
Population counts show Big Spring down from 28,735 in 1970 to 24,899, a loss of 3,836, while Thorntonville has 723 residents and Wickett 691. The drop is attributed to the Webb Air Force Base closure about three years ago, with other residents south of the city limits.
A smoky four story North Side fire in Chicago early Saturday killed at least 19 people and injured a dozen others. Witnesses described panic as flames swept from basement to roof and rescue crews searched the ruined interior for victims. Investigators questioned a possible first floor laundry room cause while noting many smoke detectors were dead or missing batteries.
Hopkins defends in kind contributions while denying WBDT funded politicians. WBPACT and allied PACs disclosed 1980 totals exceed 110000, with Gov. Clements and senators among top recipients. He argues donors back honest, district-representative figures and notes minimal impact beyond the industry. The focus shifts to the Beer Industry Fair Dealing Law advancing through the Senate committee.
A bill defines notice and good cause in the act and gives the wholesaler three months to fix issues raised by the distributor before any cancellation. The measure has drawn little attention except from Miller Brewing Co which opposes it.
Reported hijackers abandon hostages as a crisis unfolds with unclear identities. A Des Moines man is said to be false, others named include Craig Clymore of Lake Forest and Lawrence Mangum of New York. Officials say the real Mangum is alive in Brooklyn and the freed hostage remains unidentified. The plane, after circling the eastern Mediterranean, headed toward Kabul then struggled to refuel and land as Libya refused entry and Athens was sought for refueling.
Pakistani and Syrian negotiators arrived at the hijacked PIA jet with photographers. The freed prisoners’ plane taxied in and the hijackers emerged, giving themselves up as officials greeted them with hugs and kisses.
National Weather Service forecasts a mix of clouds and sun with a warming trend into Monday. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph today, highs upper 60s, tonight's low near upper 30s, and scattered storms in parts of Texas, with warmer temperatures elsewhere reaching the 70s in the afternoon.
Analysis shows the Reagan bill would reduce personal tax rates by about 27.3 percent on average and would steer much of the cut to middle and upper income Americans. Projections assume a 35 percent price rise by 1984 and an annual pay increase to offset. A four member family earning 15000 in 1980 would reach about 20250 in 1984, though raises push them into a higher tax bracket.
A congressional report argues the tax overhaul would raise 1984 federal taxes for many families despite the 1981 cut. It cites inflation adjusted brackets showing an 18.7 percent increase for an $18,000 to $40,000 income range and notes a “hidden inequity” favoring the rich, per Rep. Henry Reuss.
In Hinckley Ohio the 30 year old buzzard watch kicks off at dawn with spotters in the woods to welcome the first buzzard signaling winter’s end. About 50 000 observers and vendors plan for March 15 festivities including a pancake breakfast by the Chamber of Commerce.
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