TV cameras may show Texas executions under suit ruling
A Dallas broadcaster seeks access to executions in Huntsville with possible media rights to film and interview inmates. Judge William Taylor planned to sign an order granting print and electronic media access, following a suit filed by Tony Garrett seeking permission to cover capital punishment proceedings.
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Carter unveils tough ethics code for officials
President elect Carter presents a strict ethics code for top officials and vows to divest from potential conflicts by placing Carter Farms Inc and Carter's Warehouse into a trust. The plan includes wealth disclosures and a two year post service prohibition on private work with former departments.
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Israeli Housing Minister Avraham Ofer Dies By Own Action
Avraham Ofer, 54, a Labor Party cabinet member and Rabin ally, shot himself near Tel Aviv amid embezzlement accusations. His death deepens a string of corruption cases affecting Israel’s ruling party ahead of a May election.
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Report on Civil Service bias ties Nixon to favoritism
A House subcommittee concludes the Nixon White House violated Civil Service rules hundreds of times to push political allies into federal jobs. The 246 page final report covers 1969 to 1978, blames the White House and says the Civil Service Commission aided the scheme with pink tag expedites. It urges merit based reforms and stronger protections for whistleblowers.
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Statehood proposal shocks Puerto Rico headlines Ford plan
President Ford proposed legislation to make Puerto Rico the 51st state prompting disbelief and quick political reaction in San Juan. Governor-elect Carlos Romero Barcelo said he learned of the plan at the last moment and framed it as an inauguration gift. The 1967 referendum had favored commonwealth status by 60 percent to 39 percent for statehood. Puerto Rico remains a commonwealth with tax relief but dependent federal aid and limited presidential voting rights.
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Coffee boycott spreads across cities and chains
The boycott began in New York and spread to Ohio Massachusetts and upstate New York with supermarkets urging substitutes and offering discounts. Liberal Markets Inc. sells coffee at 259 per pound while promoting ads and coupons for tea cocoa and hot chocolate. Stop and Shop and Shopwell promote substitution and sale discounts as prices rise nationwide.
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People Prepare for Carter Inauguration With Budget Warnings
As Jimmy Carter prepares for inauguration on January 20, the public faces a mix of free events and outdoor venues. About 340 foreign ambassadors will attend free, while thousands must buy tickets for parade seats and VIP receptions. The inaugural committee funds the event with small contributions and a “People's Inaugural” ethos.
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