Presidents Testified by Video In Guilty Verdict Trials
A Little Rock AP report notes that convictions against Gov. Jim Guy Tucker and two Clinton associates followed testimonies by presidents on videotape. It recalls Reagan in 1990 Iran Contra, Ford in Fromme case, Carter in Kidd and Vesco investigations.
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Squeaky” Fromme
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Governors and leaders removed or convicted in U S political turmoil
Arkansas Governor Jim Guy Tucker resigned hours after a Whitewater conviction for SBA loan fraud. Alabama Governor Guy Hunt, ousted for looting a 1987 fund, paid 211000 and 1000 hours community service. Arizona’s Evan Mecham faced fraud perjury charges, acquitted after impeachment removal on other grounds. North Dakota’s William Langer was twice tried after obstructing relief agency funds, later serving again as governor.
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Arkansas
Small Business Administration
Whitewater
Guy Hunt
Alabama
Evan Mecham
Arizona
Whitewater verdicts in Clinton era case spark debate
The jury convicted James McDougal and Linda Tucker of conspiring to arrange nearly 3 million in loans from federally backed banks through fraudulent appraisals, while Susan McDougal was found guilty of fraud and misappropriation tied to a 1986 loan. Prosecutors say a paper trail of 618 documents supported the verdicts, and Starr calls it a vindication. sentencing looms for the defendants and another related trial is set for June in Arkansas.
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CCR revival in Europe stirs tension with John Fogerty
CCR roots return with Stu Cook and Doug Clifford leading three new members on a planned European tour while songwriter John Fogerty stays away amid lingering bad blood. Fogerty’s solo career rose with Centerfield after CCR split in 1972. Tom Fogerty died in 1980.
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American On Line weekly survey questions
The Odessa American invites readers to participate in a weekly on line poll by dialing 580 4636 and entering four digit codes for five questions. Topics include gasoline tax effects, Iraq oil sanctions, same sex marriage recognition, prisoner civil rights under a new federal suit limit, and Michael Jordan’s $18 million per season value.
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Fax in Your Answers Without Name Declared
Readers may submit answers by fax to (915) 333-7742. No name is required to respond, but if you wish to be identified please provide your name and phone number.
Property tax notices rise as values inch up countywide
County property values rose less than 1 percent while more than 35,000 owners received assessment notices. About a third were to homeowners with many increases over 1. A number plan to appeal by Friday as ad valorem taxes apply to every $100 of valuation.
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Gages
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Tenas Lotely Commission TLC Odessa Office Notice
Infoline provides contact details for the TLC regional office in Odessa at 4682 E University Blvd. The note warns that numbers labeled Wi are unofficial until verification by the TLC. Regional office phone is (915) 368-5243.
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Tenas Lotely Commission
TLC
Odessa
E. University Blvd
How County Property Taxes Are Set and Collected
The state Comptroller explains the yearly tax process from appraisal to collection. Appraisers set values using size age location and market comparisons. After protests a district lists taxable property, then cities counties and schools set rates. Tax is per $100 of value and totals include multiple entities. In City limits a $60 000 home at 2.77 per 100 yields $300 plus splits with the largest share going to Ector County Independent School District.
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State Comptroller of Public Accounts Office
Ector County Independent
Weather woes hit West Texas crops amid hail and drought
Farmers fear costly replanting as hail and wind damage cotton and other fields. Sem inole peanuts are expected to survive, while Higginbottom’s peanuts are salvageable though yield may drop. County officials estimate high replant costs but lack final figures amid a long drought and discouragement.
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Ensor
Higginbottom
Whitewater verdicts bolster Starr credibility amid Clinton fight
The convictions renew questions about the Whitewater affair as President Clinton defends allies and Republicans hail the outcome. Jurors saw McDougal’s testimony as pivotal while Starr praised the jury’s work and called the case documentary in nature, signaling seriousness to ongoing investigations.
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