POWs Reunite With Former Guards At Mexia Camp
Gerda Fother waited anxiously nine months for news of her husband who later sent a postcard from Camp Mexia. POWs recalled life in the Texas camp, including a place called Little Freedom and a guard who once watched German officers playing tennis. Mexia officials linked the gathering to Texas 150 years of independence celebrations.
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Oil valuation dispute prompts appraisal district debate
The discussion centers on mineral and oil property valuations for 1986 in Ector County. Officials clash over using January contract prices or futures values for oil, with implications for tax burdens on homeowners versus oil firms.
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Ctor County
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Budget hurdles sharpen fiscal road to adjournment
Congress faces a tight calendar with about 65 working days left and multiple deadlines before October 1. The budget shapes spending and taxes for 1987 while omnibus deficit-reduction legislation must clear by June 15, and the 13 annual appropriations bills await action as Treasury warns the debt limit could be reached before the August recess.
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Reagan signals careful move on SALT I treaty
White House spokesman Larry Speakes said the United States would remain in technical observance of the SALT I treaty for several months to allow the Soviet Union time to address alleged violations. He noted a future decision would depend on Russian compliance as Washington prepares to convert the first B-52s to cruise missiles in the fall.
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Reagan threat on missiles and arms talks stance
The article notes President Reagan’s threat to deploy air launched cruise missiles on B 52s if Moscow fails to meet arms control criteria. It states the goals: Soviet compliance with treaties, halting strategic buildup, and serious negotiations on major new agreements. Ins. says Reagan is tired of Soviet efforts to avoid pre summit planning.
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Warm temperatures return as Permian Basin braces for heat
The National Weather Service in Midland predicts a rebound to warm, dry conditions Thursday after a four day cool spell. Partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with lows in the lower 50s and highs in the mid 80s, north winds 10 to 20 mph. Across Texas, early morning readings ranged from 50 to 77 degrees, with a mix of clouds and scattered thunderstorms expected through the region. Extended forecasts show generally seasonal warmth with widespread afternoon and evening thunderstorms mainly north and east, and highs from the upper 70s to near 90 across districts.
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GAO urges continued filling of strategic petroleum reserve
The GAO recommends the Reagan administration maintain oil purchases to fill the SPR beyond July, arguing current low prices and ample storage justify keeping imports. It notes 502 million barrels stored and warns that prices will rise, requiring a larger stock, while the administration weighs long term price effects.
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Reagan Administration
Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Congressional Auditing Agency
General Accounting Office
J. Dexter Peach
Resources, Community and Economic Development Division
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Energy
John S. Herrington
Reagan
Texas
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Mexico
Herrington
Energy Department
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AT&T and union resume talks to avert weekend strike
Washington AP negotiators for AT&T and the Communications Workers of America returned to the bargaining table hoping to avert a strike set for this weekend. The union deadline remained 11:01 p.m. CDT Saturday with 155000 workers at stake. Rozanne Weissman of the CWA criticized the table as offering seven givebacks.
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The
Communications Workers of America
Odessa American publication details and delivery rates
The Odessa American lists volume and issue information, publication city Odessa Texas, and subscription pricing for home delivery. Rates include multiple options and indicate state and city taxes may apply.
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