Dow slips after brief rally as housing data cools
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 0.97 to 1,144.93 in early trading after a rally that had pushed the index to a record 1,145.90 on Thursday. Builders report construction contracting down 6 percent in February, while single family resales dropped 4.3 percent after January's 14.2 percent gain, with February median resale price at 68,300. Economists caution that housing activity remains volatile but not evidence of a end to the revival.
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Texas ruling pushes desegregation in higher education
Federal judge Pratt orders performance goals and deadlines across eight states to end exclusions based on race in higher education. NAACP and fund lawyers urge enforcement. Texas involvement began in 1980 with a plan stalled by state officials yet to negotiate a final agreement with the Education Department.
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Dioxin Threats in Times Beach Over Buyout Dispute
Residents face intimidation as calls threaten violence if buyouts fail. Officials report hostile mood citing delays since a meeting at Eureka Junior High School where Acting Mayor Sid Hammer warned a small group may block a townwide purchase. State and federal agencies dispute land transfer timing but see a resolvable impasse.
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Walesa questioned in Poland over Solidarity finances
Lech Walesa and his wife were questioned in Gdansk by officials probing tax returns and suspected irregularities in the local Solidarity chapter. No charges have been filed. Walesa led Gdansk Solidarity and was national chairman until 1981 martial law.
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Odessa American Publication Details and Subscriptions
The Odessa American provides daily and Sunday editions from Odessa Texas with a $81 yearly rate. The notice lists mailing information, delivery options, and subscription costs for six months three months and other periods.
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Republicans Hispanics Face Metal Detector at White House
A group of Republican Hispanics passed through a magnetometer outside the White House before meeting President Reagan. Spokesman Larry Speakes said Reagan and top aides were unaware of the device, noting a general policy of magnetometer checks for those entering the complex. Secret Service said guests were ushered in via the West Lobby after a meeting at the Old Executive Office Building.
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White House
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Weather prompts varied forecasts across the basin and region
Forecasts show windy cool conditions in the Permian Basin tonight into Saturday with patchy blowing dust and mid 60s highs on Saturday. statewide showers and storms possible from a weak cold front, with cooler air spreading across Texas. Georgia and Carolinas endure a spring snowstorm causing delays and power outages, while western North Carolina reports a mild earthquake and Atlanta records a 7.9 inch snow event.
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Texas
Bill Lerner
National Weather Service
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