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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1981
Page
1
An offshore earthquake struck California on Friday with a force rated as 1000 tons of dynamite, making skyscrapers and bridges sway and disrupting telephone service. No major damage or injuries were reported. details continued on Page 12A.
David Brinkley, a pioneering television news figure known for his professional style, will retire next month after a 38 year career with NBC. The retirement news came as a surprise to colleagues and viewers.
Jurors ruled a Hughes cousin is the true daughter of Howard Hughes’s late uncle Rupert, denying about 500 distant relatives a share of the estate potentially as high as $2 billion. The verdict rests on lack of documents supporting distant kinship, with several claimants reacting with tempered relief and renewed faith in justice. Probate Judge Pat Gregory will set hearings to consider Elspeth Hughes Lapp’s family stake and finalize the estate settlement.
Gov. Bill Clements said he intends to seek re election next year despite campaign strains. He cited legislative gains on crime education drugs and government efficiency and indicated a formal announcement in mid November. He noted strong name recognition and a July Texans poll aligning with his legislative priorities.
ALPINE Gene Hendryx, out of politics 14 years, recalls his Austin era and a controversial TV report on Texas government. He says bad politics start at city hall and that lawmakers spend every dime. Hendryx, once known for killing bills, jokes about pranks but warns against vote swapping.
The All Savers Certificates go on sale Oct 1 offering up to 1000 dollars of interest tax free for couples, but the benefit mainly favors higher income earners in the 30 percent tax bracket. With a 12.6 percent certificate rate vs 18 percent Treasury yields, most modest savers may prefer taxable investments or other high-yield options.
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