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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1981
Page
2
The House aging panel estimates Reagan Social Security cuts would reduce benefits by over 81 billion through 1986. Early retirements shrink 10 percent for 18.1 million people ages 5 through 61 over five years. All future retirees face 4 to 13 percent cuts, totaling long term savings.
Health and Human Services Secretary Richard Schweiker defended the Reagan administrations Social Security reform plan before a hostile House committee. He offered compromise while warning that prompt action is needed to restore the program’s finances. Senate action earlier assured continued benefits for some retirees, while Pepper accused the plan of deep cuts to early retirement and disability programs.
A measure allocating funds to the state comptroller for bingo laws stirred debate in the Texas House. Speaker Clayton and Rep. Wilson sent the bill back to committee for repairs as others urged careful rules. Rep. Maloney warned of gambling risks while noting charities rely on bingo for funds and major groups could be harmed by the amendment.
A New Orleans man who calls himself Love 22, formerly Lawrence E. Wagner, goes on trial in federal court for selling counterfeit style $22 notes. He claims the 22 motif defines his life and has mailed out a flyer with 22 related sayings as the case proceeds.
Rome Catholic West Belfast sees new clashes after IRA hunger striker Raymond McCreesh dies on his 61st day of fasting. Women bang dustbin lids signal raids while 300 rioters attack a fortified police base with gasoline bombs as troops fire plastic bullets. Other regions report separate incidents of illness, robberies, and gunfire.
In Virginia and California two Shenandoah Valleys market wine under the same geographic name. California's Shenandoah Vinyards asked federal regulators to award the name for the western valley. Virginia vintners worry the 1983 rule could limit the eastern valley to its historic site.
Midland Regional Air Terminal forecasters warn of possible severe thundershowers in the Permian Basin late this afternoon and tonight. Rain chance remains about 2 percent next 24 hours with winds from Odessa shifting and temperatures rising across Texas.
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