Texas Bank Scandal Probes Reach Political Links
Former Texas officials including ex Attorney General John Mathet and ex acting FHA head L Patock Gray III face subpoenas as federal charges against them hinge on Sharpstown bank scandal ties. Key figure Frank Sharp immunity grants enable testimony about bribes and stock deals linked to banking legislation.
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Dallas
Tex
John N Mathelt
FHI
L. Patock Grey III
Luddy Aeo
Texas
Waggoner Carr
Joh Csano
Sharpstown
Scandas
Hig
Sharp
Sharp News Bank
Viking Ventures Faces Uncertain Future After Vote
Viking Ventures may withdraw if the vote opposed the program for development rather than annexation. Sheldon Erickson, corps president, says decision hinges on whether Emmitsburg participation is the issue and notes plans await state sewer and water approvals. He promises dignity if departure occurs.
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Viking Ventures
Sheldon Erickson
Emmitsburg
Trick-Treat July 25 funding for city Open Space project
The city received 100 percent funding for a 4.25 acre Open Space project expected to be presented by City Engineer Michael Pue Jr. A request from Potomac Edison to run an electric line across city property along Old Mink Farm Meet is noted, while Police Chief Charles V. Main will report on the traffic issue on Winchester Street.
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Michael Pue Jr
Potomac Edison Company
Old Mink Farm
Charles V. Main
Winchester Street
Heating Oil Allocation Debate Draws Political Fire
Administration imposes immediate mandatory allocations on propane gas and plans desillate oil controls within weeks. Senator Edward M Kennedy accuses delay of causing a Northeast energy crisis, while White House aide Virginia Knauer says the goal is to prioritize those with the greatest needs.
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Washington
Questam
Questorm
Bia
Howe
New England
Upper Midwest
Edward M Kennedy
Dmass
Northeast
Kennedy
Virginia H. Knauer
Consumer Affairs
China Breaks UN Detente with Nuclear Rivalry Charge
UNITED NATIONS, NY AP China ends an undeclared big power truce at the United Nations and accuses US Soviet detente of masking a desperate struggle for nuclear superiority and world domination. Moscow and Washington face renewed competition as Safronchuk denounces China for turning facts upside down.
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United Natons
China
United Nations
Moscow
Washington
Vasily Safronchuk
Chiaa
City eyes revised parking plan near City Hall
Tower Pue outlines plans for a stone base and macadam top creating four metered spaces for public use. Citizen opposition blocked a razing plan at 19 E Church St and Parking Unlimited Inc retains the lot with a new 300 space design. Estimated cost is 1.93 million for the four and a half story lot versus 2.18 million for the original 400 space plan.
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Pue
City Hall
E. Church St
Parking Unlimited Inc
Pottsvil
Old Bay Bridge Span Closed For Repairs
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge traffic shifts to the newer span and remains there until May for repairs on the original structure. The two lane Wye span needs resurfacing and new expansion dams to cushion movement between the Eastern Shore and the Mainland. The switchover began shortly after midnight Monday. Completion is expected by May 23, the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend.
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Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Bntween
Meir discusses routes for Soviet Jewish refugees
Meir mentions pursuing avenues to move Soviet Jews through Austria and suggests a direct flight from Moscow to Tel Aviv as a potentially more convenient solution. The remarks reflect ongoing debate over refugee movement and air routes amid Soviet emigration discussions.
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Austria
Mirs
Meir
Venient
Moscow
Tel Aviv
Whistles Issued To Halt Muggings In Hollywood Fla
Hollywood police issue 2500 whistles to deter muggings. Chief James Longo announces the program as a public safety measure with whistles distributed to residents and officers to deter would be attackers.
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Hollywood, Fla
James Longo
Gas Station Owner Protests High Gas Prices in Costa Mesa
Deb Smith and Arco executives faced a heated standoff as Smith chained his Arco outlet to protest rising costs. The dispute escalated with police involvement and a Pacific Southwest Arco manager, Jacob Straub Jr., intervening before Smith ended the protest claiming the gas shortage is a farce and insisting there is plenty of gas.
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St Hanced
Richfield Co
Smith
Arco de Ced
Henry
Arco
Deb
Jacob F. Straub Jr
Pacific Southwest
Costa Mesa
Los Angeles
Polce
Amy Law
Smath
Simeth
Lippmann and Walter Lippmann in Critical Competition
The fragment notes a rivalry involving Lippmann and his polling journalism in New York, highlighting a tense competitive scene between prominent figures in journalism and public opinion research.
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New York
Walter Lippmann
One America
Atlanta runoff sets stage for mayoral clash
In Atlanta Georgia three candidates competed with View Jackson garnering 47.04 percent in the municipal elections. Massell won fewer votes, forcing a runoff between Jackson and Massell scheduled for a later date.
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Jackson
Ator. Bey
Mayer
Massell
Bill Would Boost School Lunch Aid
A brief AP dispatch from Washington notes a bill under consideration by the Senate and House aiming to boost funding for school lunch programs. It outlines proposed increases and potential impacts on schools and students.
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Prospect Plaza
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