Odessa American strives for Permian Basin improvement
The Odessa American pledges ongoing effort to make the Permian Basin a better place to live through community stories, service, and local engagement that highlight residents and initiatives shaping the region today.
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Court Rules Against Union Fees in Maryland Case
A Maryland district court slashed the CWA agency fees ruling that 81 percent of union spending went to non bargaining activities. Judge Miller reduced to 79 percent, ordering refunds to 18 Maryland telephone workers who sued. The decision supports non members resisting dues for non bargaining activities and could spur further litigation.
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James J. Kilpatrick
Washington
U.S
Maryland
Communications Workers of America
National Right To Work Legal Defense Foundation
Foundation
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
AFTRA
Ing
District Court
CWA
James R. Miller Jr
Miller
Reagan seeks extra funds for El Salvador war effort
In a push to aid the Salvadoran army, President Reagan weighs an additional 60 million dollars in military expenditures amid a congressional move to double U.S. advisers there. Critics warn the approach repeats a flawed tactic of heavy artillery against rebels, while some compare El Salvador to Cuba as U.S. policy deepens and the deficit grows.
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el Salvador
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United States
Cuba
Soviet Union
Caribbean
New York Times
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Guatemala
Argentina
Falkland Islands
Surinam
China
Rhodesia
Turkey
Pentagon
March 15 History Highlights From Julius Caesar To Lebanon War
Key events on March 15 include Julius Caesar's assassination in 44 B C and Columbus setting out for Majorca after discovering America in 1493. Maine joined the Union in 1820, Pershing ordered into Mexico against Villa in 1916, and a 1963 hot line proposal aimed at Washington and Moscow. Five years ago Israeli forces routed Palestinian bases in southern Lebanon, with Begin pledging continued troops until the area could not be used for attacks.
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Menachem Begin
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Right Teen-age Drinking Comes From Thinking
William F Buckley Jr cites a letter from a 17 year old girl, Cherilyn Deiley, criticizing American society and politics, linking teen drinking to disillusionment with crime, unemployment, and taxes. He mocks her views while noting her sharp rhetoric and potential as a future professor or political figure.
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William F. Buckley JR
Shreveport Journal
Cherilyn Charli Deiley
Miss Cheri
Cheri
America
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