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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1981
Page
1
Activists remain determined to close the damaged Three Mile Island plant, but tensions have cooled since two years ago as supporters push for a mixed energy approach. An update on TMI problems appears on Page 9B.
The housing downturn cuts demand from sawmills to cement plants and appliance stores as February starts and building permits drop. Experts warn the rebound remains distant with mortgage costs high, while realtors and manufacturers report lower incomes and continued decline in home sales and construction activity.
House Ways and Means Chair Daniel Rostenkowski said Reagan’s three year 3 percent income tax cut is nearly dead and urged Republicans to back a consensus alternative. He floated a one year tax cut with cross party support and hinted many Republicans would oppose the across the board proposal. He cited possible measures including removing the marriage penalty and favoring cuts for lower and middle income earners while keeping the 1982 deficit near 45 billion dollars.
A Texas House Senate committee settled differences on a bill to raise the legal drinking age to 19 for teens. Sponsor Sen. Bill Sarpalius said five House conferees agreed to revise a House amendment, enabling a compromise. The change would deem sellers aware a person is under 19 if proper age checks are not requested.
President Reagan elevates Vice President George Bush to chair a crisis management team to coordinate foreign policy. The move follows a bitter struggle with Alexander Haig who testified he was not consulted and appeared unhappy about the plan. Haig denied threatening resignation as Brady said he was on board. The administration seeks to quell infighting over foreign policy control.
Texas House Redistricting Committee hears that districts should stay within about 5 percent of the Census norm, with 10 percent as the historical maximum. Population data due April 1 will shape plans for metropolitan and rural districts as legislators debate balance and potential court challenges.
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