Aid for Contras Dominates Washington Dialogue
Washington last week focused on Nicaragua as President Reagan urged Congress to approve 100 million dollars for the Contras to counter the Sandinista regime. Senator Byrd warned the U.S. lacks a clear Central America policy and called for talks with the Sandinistas, while Jim Boren urged grassroots efforts to improve health, water, schools, and roads in Central America and to promote liberty over armed dictatorship.
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Nicaragua
Washington
National Newspaper Association
Reagan
U.S
Congress
Robert Byrd
D.-W.va
United States
Central America
Byrd
Jim
Boren
Henry Wells
White oil crisis exposes Panhandle economy pain
Senate Natural Resources Committee hearings in Amarillo reveal sustained economic harm from the oil and gas rights dispute in the Panhandle Field. Independent operators push for limited production while majors insist on shut-ins, with tax revenue fears and potential double rates for several districts.
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Austin
Senate Natural Resources Committee
Panhandle
Texas Panhandle
Senate
Amarillo
Tmajors
Texas Railroad Commission
Govern nor Mark White faces Democratic primary heat and state cuts
In Texas the gubernatorial race heats up with Briscoe pressing White while a budget squeeze eases. Congressional actions shift funds, with offshore oil revenue likely flowing to Texas and Exxon refunds under review. House and Senate budget trims total about 11 million while key hearings and debates unfold.
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Austin
Texas Supreme Court
U.S
House of Representatives
Feds
Texas
Senate
Jim Mattox
Exxon Corp
Texas House
Texas Senate
C. Lay
San Antonio
Ray
Frank Tejeda
Tejeda
Tommy Adkisson
Texas Education Agency
Capitol
White
Briscoe
Crowder
Motocross Races Slated March 16 Near Wellington
Motocross events featuring 15 bike classes and 7 quad and three wheel classes will occur Sunday near Wellington. A watered track, metal starting gate, and concession stand are planned. Entry fees include ten dollars for riders and three dollars for spectators. Crime notes report thefts in February and March 1986 with a reward offered by Collingsworth Crime Stoppers for information leading to arrests or recovered property.
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Wellington
Linda Jones
Collingsworth County Crime Stoppers, Inc
Check for Greenbugs on Small Grains in Collingsworth
Collingsworth County Agent Don Reeves reports greenbug populations on small grains have been below economic thresholds for now. Anticipate increases in March and early April as warm February weather persists. Sampling guidance includes five counts per 20 acres and evaluating plant vigor climatic conditions and natural enemies before insecticide use.
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West Avenue
Henry W. Wells
Texas Press Association
Axstayen
State of Texas
Bill Sarpalius
Carson County
Jay Roselius
Ike
Lyndell Williams
Mark White
Andrew Briscoe
Mr. White
League of Women Voters
Don ‘Crowder
Kent Olson
Bob Slagle
Slagle
GOP
Kent Hance
Tom Loeffler
Bill Clements
Hance
Lloyd Doggett
House Investigation
The
Railroad Commission
Jim Nugent
Buddy Temple
Temple
Clark Jobe
Here
HOUSE
Gramm-Rudman- Hollings
Beau Boulter
Charles Stenholm
Larry Combest
Boulter, Stenholm
Combest
Agriculture Department
Rural
America
Lloyd Bentsen
Phil Gramm
P.m
C.L. Harrison
Hollis
Collingsworth
Don Reeves
Dairy Queen
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