Energy Secretary warns need for wide conservation drive
Energy Secretary James R. Schlesinger told the Senate that a nationwide conservation effort is essential to offset Iran’s oil exports loss. He said voluntary measures may suffice, but mandatory steps could follow, including gas rationing if supplies tighten. He announced 1,500 letters to officials urging tougher conservation and outlined actions such as lower thermostats and car pooling.
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Clements sworn in as Texas governor amid national notes
Dallas oilman Bill Clements became Texas first Republican governor in 105 years in a ceremony watched by two potential GOP rivals John Connally and George Bush. Clements pledged to keep Carter from capturing Texas 26 electoral votes in 1980 while facing a Democratic legislature. Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby aligned with the Democrats. The event marked a historic cross partizan transfer with Clements joking we have fun and promising tax relief while Hill plans to campaign for Carter.
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Weather Outlook for Pecos and West Texas
Cloudy skies prevail with scattered drizzle and light rain possible in Pecos and West Texas. Highs range from 50 to 65 degrees with cool nights, lows from 26 to 50 depending on location. The high Tuesday reached 58 while the morning low was 37.
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Jury Deliberates in Cullen Davis Conspiracy Case
After 11 weeks of testimony and final arguments, a seven man five woman jury in Fort Worth began deliberations on Cullen Davis charged with plotting the murder of Judge Joe Eidson in relation to a bitter divorce case. The panel resumed Tuesday night after a 35 minute session, with foreman Mary Ann Carter guiding deliberations. Prosecution contends Davis arranged the killing, citing video and audio tapes. defense led by Richard Haynes disputes key witnesses.
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Tarrant County
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Helicopters collide near Miami airport kill five aboard
Two helicopters collided 200 feet over a Miami suburb killing all five aboard each craft. A Coast Guard helicopter had two officers and two enlisted men. the Burnside Ott Flying School chopper carried a student. Police said no survivors, with identities withheld pending relatives.
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Estes asks judge to withdraw plea
Estes asks Fort Worth federal judge Eldon Mahon to withdraw his guilty plea from last October, alleging impermissible prosecutorial misconduct by the U S Attorney. His attorney seeks a ruling that Estes cannot be prosecuted on charges sought recently while Mahon prepares to sentence him Friday.
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Carter pledges budget restraint despite defense rise
President Carter aims for a 1980 federal deficit near 29 billion dollars with total spending around 532 billion. Defense outlays rise about 3 percent to 122.8 billion, funded by shifts from social programs while inflation pressures persist and cuts target welfare and education.
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