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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1983
Page
2
In late March a blizzard blanketed the Midwest with up to 18 inches of snow, creating waist high drifts that left cars and trucks in ditches and highways blocked. Thunderstorms then hit Texas and Kansas, delivering hail and tornadoes and causing scattered damage.
UT Arlington scholar Taebel cites accountability concerns while Rice's Davidson argues both systems invite corruption. Odessa voters show low turnout and minority access fear. San Angelo and Dallas examples reveal mixed outcomes. Legal challenges loom as Abilene's at large defense stands rare. By 1990 many Texas cities may adopt single-member districts.
The council reviews six propositions touching bidding rules board membership and housekeeping changes. Propositions address informal bids, planning and zoning board size, and aligning tax and election provisions with the state code. Officials say changes preserve public oversight and reflect current law.
Milwaukee based Posse Comitatus leader James Wickstrom says a task force is gathering from North Dakota sources to examine how authorities and the press have portrayed a shootout in which two U S marshals died. He frames the probe as a coverup investigation.
State legislators say deficits and rising costs force them to reallocate funds and slash programs while raising taxes. Oklahoma's Cleta Deatherage notes 31 states face deficits. Ohio's Sen. William Bowen cites a 1.2 billion dollar cut and a 27 percent tax rise.
The Odessa American lists home delivery options including daily and Sunday editions with mail subscriptions covering second class postage. Delivery problems dial 337-7314 for service issues, with deadlines on Saturday and Sunday deliveries before 10 30 am and monthly rates noted as 7.9 and 5.0 respectively.
Fair and warm today with highs in the mid-60s and northwest gusts 15 to 20 mph. Tonight will be fair with upper 30s. Monday ages 70s under clear skies. Strong winds over northern Texas. Readings from Midland report highs near 66, lows 43, no precipitation in past 24 hours.
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