Parcel post rates could jump over fifty percent in bill
The Associated Press reports the Postal Service warns parcel post rates would rise at least 50 percent if the postal bill passes in current form, hitting rural residents hardest as many shift to UPS. A Simon amendment seeks to retain parcel post subsidies, arguing higher rates hurt the little person while arguing rate effects depend on the Rate Commission.
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Jeffrey Mills
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Parcel Post
Postal Service
Mail
United Parcel Service
UPS
Paul Simon
D-Ill
Ed Derwinski
R-Ill
Congress
White House
Simon
Terry Michael
Postal Rate Commission
Justice Department seeks longer sentences for ex Houston officers
The Justice Department asks a federal judge to impose 10 year terms on three former Houston policemen for civil rights violations tied to the drowning death of Joe Campos Torres. Judge Ross N Sterling previously sentenced the trio to one year in prison and five years probation. Defendants are Terry W. Denson Stephen Orlando and Joseph J. Janish. The department argues equal justice requires stronger deterrence for such misconduct.
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Washington
Houston
Justice Department
Joe Campos Torres
Ross N. Sterling
Sterling
Department
J.S
Tony’’ Canales
U.S
Southern District of Texas
Terry W. Denson
Torres
Stephen Orlando
Joseph J. Janish
Slower price rises outlook boosts shoppers' view
The Labor Department data show wholesale prices rose 0.6 percent in March, with food prices up 0.8 and nonfood consumer items up 0.5. The report notes March gains suggest a potential annual inflation near 7 percent if continued.
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Washington
Labor Department
Partment
Democrats push plan to cut Social Security payroll tax
House Budget Committee approved a Giaimo plan to cut 7.5 billion in Social Security payroll taxes as part of a 20 billion tax reduction. The proposal seeks to finance part of the cut by tapping general Treasury receipts, with the rest via other legislation, amid debate over the 50 50 employer employee payroll tax split.
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Washington
House
Budget Committee
General Treasury
Congress
House Budget Committee
Robert N. Giaimo
D-Conn
Giaimo
Carter
Livingston assumes Pecos Chamber manager duties
James G. Livingston, formerly of Winnsboro Texas, has become manager of the Pecos Chamber of Commerce after the chamber board hired him at a March 10 special meeting. He visited Pecos Feb 28 for an interview and expressed great approval of the town. He is 51, with his wife Janette and two children, Clifford and Linda. A reception to introduce him to Pecos will be held Apr 11 from 1 30 to 5 p m in the chamber office. the public is invited.
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James G. Livingston
Winnsboro
Texas
Pecos
Linda Alm
Laporte
United States
Livingston
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Pecos Volunteers Fight Davis Mountain Fire in Davis Range
Pecos Volunteer Fire Department fields one unit and six firemen at the Davis Mountains blaze that began Friday. Fire marshal Dick Wadley and chief J T Prewit, with four others, were at the scene this morning. A five-man relief crew is due this afternoon. Since Monday Pecos crews have worked in shifts, battling along 10 miles of lines on both sides of the range. About 20 000 acres, mostly grassland and timber, burned within the McIvor Ranch, with no resort homes in immediate danger after moving from the ranch boundaries. A Texas Forestry Service team from Lufkin joined the effort, while Fort Davis students and Sul Ross State University volunteers assisted. The fire started after a Friday night electrical storm near the McDonald Observatory.
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Pecos
Davis Mountains
Dick Wadley
J.T. Prewit
O.E. Maddux
McIvor
West Texas
Texas Forestry Service
Lufkin
McDonald Observatory
Fort Davis
Sul Ross State University
Trull trial judge sets determination of money
The kidnapping trial of Don Trull ends in acquittal but36 unfinished action determines who will receive the $10,000 cash and a $750,000 promissory note held by the court. Trial Judge Glen Phillips will hold a hearing to decide ownership of the funds and note.
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Trull
Tyler
Texas
Don Trull
Mississippi
Glen Phillips
Pyron
Billie Sol Estes
May
Reeves County rancher seeks Precinct 2 commissioner post
Doug Fernandes, long time Reeves County rancher and former Pecos City Council member, announces candidacy for County Commissioner Precinct 2. Born in Odessa, he earned a BS in Animal Science and Biology from Sul Ross. He and wife Emily have two sons, Will and Ed. Fernandes plans to meet voters May 6 and aims to support growth while addressing agricultural issues.
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Doug Fernandes
Reeves County
Odessa
Sul Ross
Fernandes
Emily
Austin
Will
Pecos
First Baptist Church
The
Rodeo Association
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Finch
United Parcel
Big Bend
James Livingston
Sheridan
Nassau
Bahamas
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Maribel Pena
Andres Pena
S. Plum
University of Texas
Milton Evitt
Pecos High School
Miss Pena
College of Engineering
Robert Hinojos
Davis Mountain
Bill May
Billy Pyron
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