Sharpbank magnate talks mercy deal in grand jury case
Frank Sharp, who pleaded guilty to a false bank entry and unregistered stock sales, was granted immunity and freed on probation. The grand jury may reconvene in a month or six weeks as federal prosecutors weigh further action involving state officials and Sharpstown finance schemes.
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Houston
Frank Sharp
Federal Grand Jury
Sharp
Preston Smith
Democratic Party
Elmer Baum
Gus Mutscher
Gov. Smith
Mutscher
Theovernment
U.S
John V. Singleton
Singleton
Eddie Barker
SEC
KDFW
Dallas
Barker
Sharpstown Bank
National Bankers Life Insurance
Nixon
Federal Agency
National Bankers Life Insurance Co
Sharpstown State Bank
National Bank
Savings through adding cooling unit to gas heating
A note describes reducing installation costs by adding a cooling unit to an existing central gas heating system. It argues cooling with gas heating is cheaper than electricity, and highlights ongoing savings.
Barnes Enters Texas Governor Race Amid Dense Field
Texas lieutenant governor Ben Barnes launches a bid for governor as a crowded Democratic primary shapes up. Analysts say his campaign hinges on party control dynamics with figures like Ralph Yarborough and Preston Smith considering runs while Dolph Briscoe’s possible entry adds overall uncertainty. Barnes acknowledges a tough fight but asserts he can best serve Texas in difficult times.
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Washington
Texas
Austin
Gus Mutscher
Preston Smith
Barnes
Ralph Yarborough
Yarborough
John Connally
Democratic Party
Senate
Frank Erwin Jr
National Democratic
Smith
Briscoe
Coast Guard suspends captains after Golden Gate tanker collision
In San Francisco the Coast Guard suspended three month license for Capt Morris English of the outbound Oregon Standard and one month for Capt Harry Parnell of the inbound Arizona Standard after a Jan 18 collision that spilled 840000 gallons of bunker oil into San Francisco Bay. Testimony says both ships were outside their side of the channel. In Texas heavy rain followed cloud seeding by Air Force crews aiding drought relief efforts.
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Francisco
Coast Guard
Golden Gate Bridge
Standard Oil Co
California
San Francisco Bay
Morris English
Oregon Standard
Harry Parnell
Arizona Standard
Tilden H. Edwards
San Antonio
South Texas
Air Force
Pleasanton
Here
Karnes City
Yorktown
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Texas
San Angelo
Hanoi Prisoner Swap Idea Draws State Dept Doubt
Former Defense Secretary Clark Clifford argues Hanoi would free about 330 U.S. prisoners within 30 days if Washington sets a Dec 31 pullout deadline. Secretary Rogers responds that Clifford’s claims lack official basis and North Vietnam would use prisoners as leverage.
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Washington
State Department
Clark M. Clifford
Hanoi
United States
South Vietnam
Clifford
Johnson
U.S
Vietnam
Washington Post
North Vietnam
Paris
Saigon
William P. Rogers Tuesaday
U S and Soviet Space Officials Plan Docking Cooperation
Space center Houston reports that Soviet and American scientists will meet in three working groups at the Manned Spacecraft Center to develop compatible docking and rendezvous systems. Meetings span five days to create interoperable radio guidance, optical systems, and docking assemblies for potential in orbit rescue missions.
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Soviet Union
Manned Spacecraft Center
Working Group
Working Group II
ITI
Earth
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Good Nabors
Jim Nabors
Judy
Ers Life Insurance Co
Texas Corporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Pontiac
Springfield Lodge No. 74
A.F.& AM
Paul A. Russell
W.M
Jerry Miller
Lone Star Gas
Ben Barnes
Dolph Briscoe
George Christian
Che Mexia Baily
Mexia
William H. Sullivan
Rogers
Aati
Nya
Robert Parriah
Roller Hotel
C. W. Eaton
Franklin
Waco
Allstate
Brad Harris
SEARS
Plan Books
Ustom
Milam
FDIC
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