Pecos man cleared by El Paso jury in attempted murder case
Richard Chavez of Pecos was found not guilty by an El Paso jury Friday of attempted murder in the wounding of Steve Precht after a August shootout. The trial centered on self defense claims. Odessa College leads or contends in the National Junior College outdoor track chase as William Davis and Russell Mitchell win firsts in the 100 meter dash and long jump. See related pages.
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Odessa financiers say prime hikes won't hurt city
Local bankers and financiers state Odessa's money market remains resilient after recent prime rate increases to 20.5 percent. Homer Stewart of Western National argues oil financing in Odessa is funded locally, while Richard Browning of American Bank says the city can withstand higher rates with strong returns. They anticipate modest effects on consumer loans but expect ongoing competition among banks to restrain rates for car and home loans.
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Dunlap Convicted. Jury Seeks 20 Year Maximum
A 12 member district court jury deliberated under two hours before recommending a 20 year maximum prison term for a local man convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the July 12 1979 shooting death of Eddie Lee Attaway outside the Tally Hoe Lounge. Attaway died at Medical Center Hospital.
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Texas House Reverses on Auto Inspection Repeal Bill
The Texas House defeated Rep. Jim Horn's bid to repeal annual car inspection laws, 76-42 after initially approving it the day before 74-66. Proponents argued inspections save lives, while opponents cited better engineering and high car prices reducing defects and deaths.
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D-Houston
Public not expecting quick fix from Reagan plan
New York AP report shows Americans doubt a 12 month economy recovery while supporting Reagan’s economic program. Public backing remains strong though tax cut portions face some weakening, with one year cuts gaining favor. Congress votes on proposals could sway public support, about half say it won’t matter.
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Senate races to vote on anti busing bill this summer
Sen Bennett Johnston says he hopes for a Senate floor vote this summer on a bill to halt federally court ordered school busing for racial integration. He asserts Congress should act despite constitutional questions and cites urgency as the Reagan era priorities shift toward tax and spending cuts. Senator East supports urgent action, while Sen Slade Gorton pushes broader anti integration measures.
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Smith calls for re examining remedies for racial bias
Attorney General William French Smith told the American Law Institute in Philadelphia that remedies for racial discrimination should be re evaluated. He argued government race based actions have divided the nation and urged color blind future policy while defending limits on compulsory school busing and numeric hiring quotas.
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