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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1981

Page

2

Mystery Lyme Disease Spreads Across States

The CDC reports a mysterious Lyme Disease outbreak first noted in Connecticut in the mid 1970s and now found in 12 states with 226 cases in 1980. It presents a red ring rash and recurring arthritis, while Georgia and Nevada records mark new appearances and earlier national incidence totals are cited.

Atlanta Connecticut National Center For Disease Control CDC Georgia Nevada

Inflation Outlook and September Wholesale Price Trends

Analysts note mixed signals from the September wholesale inflation report. Food costs show some stability with declines in poultry pork fish and vegetables while beef fruit and eggs rose. Energy prices rose with natural gas up and gasoline easing. overall finished goods rose 0.2 percent with car prices down due to model year discounts. The unadjusted Producer Price Index stood at 271.1, meaning wholesale prices rose from 10 in 1967 to 27.11 last month.

Ratajczak Georgia State University Scott Lovestead Data Resources Inc Lexington Mass New Report

Tax tips urge timing for marriages gifts and income

An investment firm outlines how delaying marriage next year reduces the marriage penalty. It also notes gift tax changes raising the annual exclusion from 3 000 to 10 000 with unlimited tuition or medical expenses. With 1981 tax rates set to fall 10 percent on July 1, defer income and deduct expenses to 1982 when rates drop.

Internal Revenue Service Laventhal & Horwath Bache Halsey Stuart Shields Bache

Tax tips urge careful end of year planning 1981

The article notes that deductions are most valuable at high tax rates and suggests making tax deductible charitable gifts before year end 1981. It highlights potential selling or switching of securities for tax reasons, urges strict compliance with rules, and recommends seeking specialized tax advice to review overall tax impact while stressing fundamentals should not be overridden by tax considerations.

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Turkey Drop Sparks Debate At Yellville Turkey Trot

In Yellville Arkansas during the Turkey Trot Festival officials plan a traditional turkey drop despite FAA limits and humane groups criticism. Chamber president Terry McPherson says eight to ten birds will fall on the Marion County square from roofs or a hot air balloon. Mayor Howard Evans worries about public safety as crowds chase birds while animal advocates urge cancellation.

Yellville Ark Chamber of Commerce Ozark Mountain Howard Evans Arkansas Douglas Lee Little Rock Arkansas Humane Association Lee Terry McPherson Chamber McPherson Jack Deermore Arkansas Power & Light Co Deermore

Federal rules require photo IDs for food stamp use in 17 metros

Washington AP reports new rules take effect Friday to curb errors and fraud in the 11 billion food stamp program enjoyed by more than 22 million. The crackdown targets high fraud areas including New York Atlanta Los Angeles Washington and others with over 100 000 stamp recipients.

Washington Department of Agriculture G. William Hoagland New York Atlanta Los Angeles Baltimore Chicago Detroit Philadelphia Miami Newark N.J Pittsburgh Memphis

Delivery Problems Prompt Subscriptions in Odessa Daily

An odd OCR fragment from the Odessa American shows notes about subscription delivery issues and pricing. It mentions daily and Sunday delivery, mail subscriptions, and a delivery problem with a referenced amount. Names and legible details are unclear due to garbled text.

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Weather outlook mild and sunny across Midland Odessa area

National Weather Service at Midland reports mostly sunny afternoons and fair nights through Sunday with highs near 85 and lows around 59. Fringes include cooler north and east Texas, a cold front near New Mexico, and scattered showers possible midweek north of the border.

Midland Regional Odessa National Weather Service Texas Mountains Panhandle Big Bend Atonay

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