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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1978

Page

3

Speedy trial law test questions pre July 1 crimes in Texas

In Austin, DA Bill White warns court ruling could release criminals if the speedy trial act applies to offenses before July 1. Defense attorney Daii Whitworth argues the law is procedural and should cover pre July 1 cases, while Wade faces a DWI second offense conviction. Judges weigh implications for backlog and legislative intent.

Austin Texas Bill White Travis County White Daii Whitworth Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Whitworth Linzy Wade Tom Blackwell Wade Texas District and County Attorneys Association Appeals Association Carl Dally

Krueger Attacks Tower Over Spending Record

Democrat Bob Krueger named a Watchdog of the Treasury and accused Republican John Tower of insufficiently opposing wasteful spending. Krueger released his critique from Austin as Tower prepared for a Texas tour and both appeared at a Beaumont human rights conference. Baker polls tighten with White, while White forms a large Corpus Christi steering committee.

Associated Press Bob Krueger Treasury John Tower Krueger National Associated Businessmen Inc Tower Austin NAB Washington Beaumont Port Arthur Houston Economic Oportunities Commission of Texas Bill Clements Hill Webb County Clements Laredo Jim Baker Mark White White Corpus Christi Nueces County

Dear Abby Reader Advice and Reader Letters

A mixed set of Dear Abby letters on singing at social events and family responsibility. A wife questions pressuring her 74 year old husband to sing, Abby suggests he give recitals with friends. The letters include praise for a independently minded daughter and a wheelchair athlete husband, ending with a humorous signature.

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Davis seeks sealing of pretrial motions in murder case

Fort Worth financier T Cul len Davis faces a Monday hearing on defense requests to seal five pretrial motions and bar admission of tape recordings tied to alleged plots to kill Judge Joe Eidson. Haynes argues rights violations and transcripts could improperly bolster testimony. Davis, acquitted last year of capital murder in his stepdaughter's death, is now charged with solicitation of capital murder. The trial is set for October 16 after a venue change from Fort Worth. A separate note reports a Truman letter sold for 7250 at Sotheby Parke Bennet auctioneers.

Haynes Davis Algedly FBI Joe Eidson Davis Eidson Amarillo Texas Fort Worth

Television log highlights a bustling Thursday lineup

A dense Thursday schedule lists morning blocks for Country Morning to Jeopardy, with hits like The Young and the Restless, Wheel of Fortune, and Jeopardy. Afternoon features Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, and guiding soap staples. Evening blends news, game shows, and classic reruns across NBC CBS and ABC with limited times noted.

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