Sale of heating fuels to Iran amid U S shortages
The United States approves a 47 million dollar export of kerosene and diesel to Iran as domestic fuel shortages persist. Licenses were issued August 3 with support from State and Defense, and Energy, and Amerada Hess handles the sale.
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Iran
Eileen Alt Powell
Associated Press
Washington
U.S
United States
Commerce Department
David Jewell
Jay Vivari
Department of Energy
Energy Department
White House
Carter
FBI man sets stage for tapes in Cullen Davis murder case
Dallas FBI agent Jerry Hubbell demonstrated the three thousand dollar body microphone used to record meetings between Cullen Davis and informant David McCrory on August 18 and 20, 1978. McCrory, Davis’s former pool buddy, is the state witness in the second trial aimed at convicting the millionaire on murder conspiracy charges.
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Fort Worth, Texas
Cullen Davis
FBI
Jerry Hubbell
Davis
David McCrory
McCrory
Kidson
Fort Worth
Hubbell
Tarrant County
John Bankston
Governor’s aides tour Texas beaches to defend Clements
Three of Governor Bill Clements top aides arrived to tour the coast, meet county judges, and defend his “much to do about nothing” and “Chicken Little” remarks as oil slicks harmed the tourist trade. Alan Clark Jon Ford cite timing and warn situation could worsen. Cox joins to coordinate disaster services as residents face economic impacts.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
Bill Clements
Clements
SEDCO
Dallas
Alan Clark
Jon Ford
Clark
Iic
Coast Guard
Matagorda Bay
Roger Madson
Port O’connor
Cavallo Pass
South Texas
Port Mansfield
Padre Island
National Seashore
Pecos Chamber elects Hinz as new president and plans drive
David V. Hinz is named Pecos Chamber of Commerce president after Jerry Swaim's resignation. Hinz, owner of Home Decorating and Builder's Supply since 1973, has a background in accounting management and sales in California and holds AA and BS degrees. He has served as director since 1977 and chaired committees, with a membership drive planned and ongoing efforts to attract new business and promote tourism.
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David V. Hinz
Pecos Chamber of Commerce
Jerry Swaim
South Carolina
Hinz
California
Los Angeles Valley College
van Nuys
Calif
San Jose State College
San Jose
Phi Delta Phi Fraternity
Chris
Keri Christine
K.C
Missouri
Winding Way
Pecos
Chamber of Commerce
Richard D. Naylor
Merchants’ Committee
Dub Schultz
Merchants Promotion
Lena Stephens
Parti
Jim Wafer
Deputy Comptroller Resigns Amid Past Investigation
Austin Texas AP Deputy Comptroller Ralph Wayne who faced past scrutiny over using state workers for private work has resigned Comptroller Bob Bullock announced Wednesday The Travis County grand jury investigated the accusations in October 1978 but returned no indictments Wayne 45 said he left the post due to recurring stomach problems Robert Spellings will assume the chief deputy role Spellings previously led the comptroller budget and financial management division and was top aide to former Lt Governor Ben Barnes
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Austin
Texas
Ralph Wayne
Bob Bullock
Travis County Grand Jury
Wayne
Robert Spellings
Comptroller
Spellings
Ben Barnes
Women Air Derby pilots stop in Pecos for overnight layover
Seven planes reached Pecos overnight as part of the 50th commemorative Women’s Air Derby from Santa Monica to Cleveland, retracing the 1929 route. Pecos organizer Mary Jane Law hosted with daughter Leslie Wilson as timekeeper, joined by Suzanne Melcher and Ava Tune from Texas.
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Pecos
Santa Monica
Calif
Cleveland
Ohio
Mary Jane Law
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Leslie Wilson
Suzanne Melcher
Arlington
Texas
Ava Tune
Roanoke
Warners
Amelia Earhart
Will Rogers
Ninety-nines
International Association of Women Pilots
Weather sets stage for Pecos air derby and pilots
Thunderstorms and clouds grip Pecos through Thursday with highs near 90s to 100s and lows in 60s. Ninety-nines record flyby times as visiting pilots from Toronto, Palatine, and Sacramento join events. Notable flyer Edna Whyte, Aviation Hall of Fame member, piloting a rare Comanche 400 with co pilot Patricia Hyde.
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Panhandle
Pecos
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Patsy Judges
Toronto
Canada
Virginia Showers
Marion Jayne
Edna Gardner Whyte
Roanoke
Texas
Patricia Hyde
Eureka Springs
Kan
Ms. Whyte
Aviation Hall of Fame
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Departments of State, Defense and Energy
Oil Daily
Amerada Hess
New York
Barbara Goetz
Ali Sharp
Jayne Robinson
Joe Eidson
Texas Rangers
Cipate
Richard San Roman
Ron Ethridge
Chamber
Women’s Derby Pilots
West Texas
Bara Goetz
Sacramento
Grantsnass, Ore
Ms. Goetz
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