Revolutionary War Letter From Washington Found in Ohio Attic
A yellowed 1779 letter from Gen. George Washington to Maj. Gen. Arthur St. Clair, written in Hamilton’s hand but signed by Washington, was discovered in an Ohio attic. The document, tied to West Point defenses, aligns with the same month Benedict Arnold took West Point command.
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N.Y
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West Point
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Library of Congress
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Budget foes push for vote in lame duck Session
Amid a post-election lame duck session, some balanced budget advocates pressed for a vote before the November congressional elections. Rep. Barber said Democratic leaders will have a very difficult time denying a vote in the 97th Congress.
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Lawmakers debate balanced budget delay after elections
Representative Conable of New York and Representative Gramm of Texas push a balanced budget bill to lower interest rates. Gramm says Congress should stay in session beyond a one month break. Under House rules the measure cannot be brought up for seven days and may require a presidential proclamation.
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Fed swaps $700 million for pesos before devaluation
El Paso Times reports the Federal Reserve Bank of New York swapped $700 million for Mexican pesos just before the August devaluation. Officials say repayment timing is unclear though prior swaps in April, June, and July were repaid within a day.
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Navy tests northern waters with large Alaskan fleet near Attu
In Alaskan waters near Attu a large U S naval force test operation features 14 ships including the nuclear powered carrier Enterprise and carrier Midway. Rear Adm. Barth calls it routine and notes cooperation with the Soviet Union while remaining in international waters. Congress edges toward a compromise savings and loan bailout bill that would allow thrifts to operate more like banks, phase out rate advantages, and create a high paying money market account.
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Odessa American Publication and Delivery Rates
The Odessa American publishes daily and Sunday editions at $73 yearly with home delivery options priced at $5.50 per month for daily and Sunday, $3 per month, and multi-month plans. Mail subscriptions include second-class postage, with delivery problems line listed as 337 7314.
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Odessa
Texas
Odessa American
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Storms and heat potential across Texas with hurricane impact
Storms with a 30 percent chance in the Permian Basin tonight and again Friday, highs in the mid 80s and south winds 10 to 15 mph. Widely scattered showers touched West Texas Panhandle and South Plains. most areas fair to partly cloudy. A flash flood watch remained in effect for far West Texas as Hurricane Paul battered western Mexico with 112 mph gusts and heavy rains, at least five dead. The National Weather Service summary notes 86 degree high, 68 overnight in Midland, and varied readings across the state with extended forecasts forecasting scattered thundershowers in West Texas and cooler trends in North and South Texas through Sunday and Monday.
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CETA program expires today restructuring federal jobs
The CETA program ends at midnight as Congress debates a replacement. The House has passed a separate jobs bill for public service employment, but the Senate has not acted. Reagan criticized the proposed plan as wasteful, urging action to train up to a million in the private sector.
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The ER’s ebb and flow tests nurses and doctors
Emergency room workers describe gearing up for sudden surges while maintaining calm during quiet periods. Nurses like Debbie Litz stress staying prepared, while physicians emphasize perspective on life and death, burnout risk, and the need for resilience in a constantly changing environment.
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Debbie Litz
Phillip McElvaine
Medical Center
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