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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1981
Page
1
Magician Scott Wells wowed students in the first class of Odessa College’s introductory magic course. He held their attention while teasing secrets of the magic world, whetting their appetite for more wonders on Page 1D.
Winding down baseball's split season races tighten as divisional playoffs approach Tuesday. Kansas City clinched a spot on Wednesday night regardless of division outcome, with full details on Pages 1B and 4B. Friday weather calls for cloudy cooler conditions with a 30 percent shower risk tonight, 20 percent tomorrow, highs near 80 and a 65-degree overnight low. See Page 2A for complete weather.
The emergency measure grants automatic pay raises and expands tax breaks for Congress while funding agencies through November 20. It also lifts living-expense deduction limits, ties future raises to white-collar federal worker increases, and allows unlimited outside income for senators. The delay caused a brief lapse as the new fiscal year began and may trigger unintended judge pay increases.
The FTC aims to end as is deals by requiring a Used Car Buyers Guide on every dealer used car. The guide would detail warranties or lack of them and known major defects, urging written promises and listing key systems. Congress has 90 days to veto, with effect possible in six months.
Miguel de la Madrid, 46, nominated by the PRI as Mexico's next president though not to take office until December 1982. An economist and planner, he was chosen by President Jose Lopez Portillo and is seen as likely elected. the PRI has never lost a presidential race.
The 1981 tax law increases the $600000 estate tax free amount, expands the unlimited marital deduction, and raises the annual gift tax exclusion. The changes affect wills, life insurance, home ownership, and overall financial planning, with examples showing how to use exemptions to reduce future taxes.
Washington AP report says a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee rejected a proposed redefinition of interstate highways that would have cost Texas at least 800 million in federal funds over several years. Sen. Lloyd Bentsen hailed the move, noting it preserves Texas long term highway plans and avoids delay and disruption.
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