President favors moderate energy steps amid oil industry pushback
Reagan faces opposition to a 27.5 percent depletion allowance restoration and other tax cuts. Energy Secretary Herrington defends compromise while the American Petroleum Institute urges additional direct stimulus like refundable exploration credits. Environmental and consumer groups condemn Band-Aid measures and urge a long term strategy to reduce oil dependence led by Sierra Club's Brooks Yaeger.
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Seidman warns FDIC reserves to dip from S&L rush
Seidman argues a fund infusion from S&L deposits will lift insured deposits but not immediately raise FDIC reserves. He notes the two year penalty for failing to adjust premiums and fears reserves could fall below 0.9 dollars per 100 in deposits, risking safety.
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Zubias become first amnesty recipients in Odessa
Odessa based Zubias family of Mexico arrival in 1977 received amnesty documentation first. Attorney Max L. Christenson credited INS for smooth handling, noting 100 cases remain to file and stressing thorough documentation such as W-2s and medical records. Zubias expect social security cards now, temporary resident cards in six months, permanent status after 18 months, and citizenship after five years.
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Grand jury probe into Odessa corruption ends. federal probe to continue
The grand jury investigation into alleged corruption within the Police Department concluded April 6 without indictments. FBI Midland agent Ron Butler said the federal probe may present evidence to a grand jury later this month and that the Justice Department rebuilds leadership before proceeding. He noted the inquiry touches gambling among other areas, but declined to specify further targets.
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Firing of Jones in 1986 launches records dispute
After more than five months, the Police Chief fired 47 year old Jones for alleged code violations. The city withheld investigative reports citing privacy and ongoing FBI inquiry while Attorney General ruling on Open Records delays persists. Attorney McLeaish threatened a 2.1 million suit as the city negotiates Jones’s shift to code enforcement.
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Scattered storms across Texas and Gulf Coast region
Scattered showers and thunderstorms covered East and South Texas with fog in some Panhandle areas. A nearly stationary cold front stretched from Southeast Oklahoma to the upper coastal plains. Rain fell in East Texas and along the border with Louisiana, with widespread thunderstorm activity and a forecast of continued storms into Friday across the central Gulf Coast and western regions.
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Permian Basin Weather Outlook Tonight and Friday
The National Weather Service at Midland forecasts partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of isolated showers tonight and Friday. Tonight’s low will be in the upper 40s with light and variable winds. Friday’s high near the upper 70s with southeasterly winds 5 to 10 mph.
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Weather notes and temperatures for Wednesday and forecast
Wednesday high reached 76 degrees with a low of 48. Sunset at 8 33 p m and sunrise Friday at 6 57 a m. Trace precipitation in the last 24 hours. May total 0 01 inch, year to date 3 90 inches. Record high 103 in 1947 and record low 42 in 1933.
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