Begin loses majority as two Likud MPs defect to Labor
Prime Minister Menachem Begin faces a possible no confidence defeat after two Likud lawmakers Amnon Linn and Yitzhak Peretz defect to Labor. With 59 seats, Begin relies on independents to survive the Wednesday vote amid inflation protests and coalition risks. Peretz and Linn plan a parliamentary alliance with Labor but do not join the party outright, citing policy disputes including West Bank and El Al Sabbath issues.
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Explosion at Shore Oil refinery in Kilgore injures, evacuates
An explosion and fire at Shore Oil refinery in Kilgore kills one, injures two, and prompts evacuation of Eastview Elementary School. Fire crews from Longview and Tyler assist. one badly burned man to Parkland Hospital, another released, third at Kilgore Hospital.
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Labor Likud clash looms over West Bank unrest and votes
In a Labor Party statement Linn disenchanted with government handling of Arab unrest in the West Bank. Likud relies on Tehiya and TELEM but undecided on Wednesday vote. Geula Cohen signals possible bid to topple government. Labor with Linn Peretz on 50 seats, Begin 46 plus 13 coalition seats. Labour gains support from communists and Shinui for at least 56 votes.
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County audit to review books over three years
County officials announce a three year examination of county books to be led by two state auditors from the Odessa comptroller office with control of the audit. An Elms Farris auditor and Highway Department staff will attend. Plans include a county computer system to enable unannounced audits in the future.
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Odessa American Publication Listing and Rates
The Odessa American lists home delivery and mail subscription rates with monthly prices and three month, six month, and annual options. Postal details note post office routing and address change information for Odessa, Texas.
Weather forecast warm with scattered storms across Texas
National Weather Service forecasters at Midland report partly cloudy skies and a warm trend with highs in the mid 80s to upper 90s across states. Winds 10 to 20 mph, a 20 percent thunderstorm chance, and cooler lows in the 60s tonight. Delays, flood watches, and funnel cloud sightings were noted in Gardendale and surrounding areas with ongoing flood impacts in Wichita Falls and Laredo.
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Immigration raids prompt legal challenge over warrantless searches
Triana warned the El Paso district of the Immigration and Naturalization Service would influence Border Patrol movements. He characterized Saturday’s action as warrantless searches and a subterfuge to target citizens and legal residents. A legal alien arrested during the raids contacted him Monday with details of the case.
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Court questions Border Patrol actions in El Paso January raid
The El Paso bar owners say Border Patrol agents and city police blocked doors and questioned staff and patrons while searching offices and bathrooms. The dispute centered on whether officers had reasonable suspicion and whether such actions violated equal protection for Mexican Americans in El Paso.
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