Barnes at center of Sharpstown scandal fallout
In a lengthy interview Ben Barnes discusses the Sharpstown era, his hopes, and regrets. He recalls defending against charges, contends he was a political target, and notes key figures like Frank Sharp and Gus Mutscher. Barnes cites investigations and memos that tied him to the bank-stock affair, denying wrongdoing.
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Preston) Smith
Sharpstown
Smith
Gus Mutscher
Sharp
Frank Sharp
Barnes
Mutscher
Dallas
Washington
Brenham
Johnson
Connally
U.S
U.S. Senate
Ralph Yarborough
Lloyd Bentsen
Bentsen
Yarborough
George Willeford
GOP
John Osorio
Justice Department
Willeford
Osorio
Ben Barnes
Texas
Holmes to prosecute Skelton case in Ector County
District Attorney Holmes said he will act as chief prosecutor with aid from A D A David Rosado for the capital murder case arising from arson. The Neal family urged Green to participate, offering to cover his fees, while Walden may consult but not actively prosecute. Holmes noted no similar Texas case exists and stressed daily investigative work with his staff.
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Neal
Skelton
Husky Steam Cleaners
West University Boulevard Company
Holmes
Green
David Rosado
el Paso
Ector County
Linda Walden
Walden
Cody Glenn James
James
Odessa
Ruben Arellano
Texas
Odessa to raise water and sewer rates after readings
Tax Assessor-Collector Jack Edwards said rates will likely rise on September 10. Water charges would increase from 5.50 to 7.70 for the first 2,000 gallons, while sewer charges would go from 2.00 to 4.50 for the first 5,000 gallons. The council approved the hike hours after agreeing to sell half a billion gallons yearly to developer Fred Gage for Gagewood subdivision, five miles outside the city limits.
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Jack Edwards
Fred Gage
Gagewood
Odessa
Odessa to hike water and sewage rates with bond plans
The city proposes a maximum single family residence sewage charge of 23.70 monthly, up from 10.25, and warns that typical four person households with two baths would see water costs rise to 23.55 monthly. 1981 rates were 16.65. Sewage charges reflect Dec to Feb usage. A new $16.6 million revenue bond issue to fund water treatment and pumping stations is planned, with $12 million for wastewater facility expansion and $4.6 million for a new pumping station beside the existing one at 42nd Street and Golder Avenue. Odessans will not vote on bonds, which will push next year revenue to 14.6 million. Water tiers rise: first 2,000–25,000 gallons at 1.35 per 1,000. next 100,000 at 1.30. next 200,000 at 1.15. over 327,000 at 1.10. Wastewater over 5,000 gallons rises to 1.28 per 1,000.
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Posal
Edwards
Chester Nolen
Nolen
Norris Hinds
42Nd Street
Golder Avenue
Energy advocate Clements urges more oil production
A former roughneck and founder of Sedco Inc, Clements has long pressed for increased energy output as the cure for the nation's energy woes. In his report he argues that the federal approach should prioritize higher production over conservation.
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Sedco, Inc
Clements
Reagan era energy policy blamed for crisis shift
A speaker criticizes the government for swinging from excessive regulation under the Carter administration to stripping key regulatory oversight during the Reagan era. He argues both extremes worsened energy crisis by misjudging energy sources and market incentives for conservation and development.
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Carter
Reagan
FTC blocks Gulf Oil Cities Service merger plan
The FTC voted unanimously to seek a preliminary injunction to阻止 Gulf Oil Co and Cities Service Co from merging, citing potential increased concentration in gasoline marketing and petroleum transport. Gulf would become the fourth largest gasoline seller. Cities Service ranks 16th. Comment from both firms was not available. In Hartford, Prescott S Bush Jr has dropped out of the Connecticut Senate race, claiming fund-raising troubles hindered unity efforts.
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Federal Trade Commission
Gulf Oil Co
Cities Service Co
FTC
United States
Gulf
Hartford
Conn
George Bush
U.S
Connecticut
Prescott S. Bush Jr
David Blee
Bush
Greenwich
Lowell P. Weicker Jr
Odessa American notices and contact details catalog
The text lists publication details for The Odessa American including address 222 E Fourth St Odessa Texas 79760 mail P O Box 2952 Odessa TX, subscription rates 73 per year 6 months 25 3 months 20 and delivery phone numbers for problems and delivery times for daily and Sunday editions
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Fourth Street
Odessa
Texas
Odessa American
P.O
Weather forecast sketches relief from heat across Texas
Cooler trends expected with 50 percent rain chance in Odessa tonight and lows in the upper 60s. Thursday highs in the low 90s with 30 percent thunderstorm chance. A weak cold front may trigger showers from the Panhandle to East Texas today, with heavy rain chances in some areas and highs mostly in the 90s statewide.
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Odessa
Panhandle
North Texas
Texas
Longview
Waco
Midland
Big Bend Valleys
Abilene
Alice
Amarillo
Pational Weather Service
Austin
Beaumont
Brownsville
Childres
Corpus Thristi
San Angelo
San Antonio
Shreveport
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Surance
Texarkana
Sharp’s Insurance Company
Home Delivery
Ches
South Texas
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National Weather Service
NOAA
Dept. of Commerce
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