Lozano Case: Civiletti Denies Prosecution Pressure
Deputy Attorney General Benjamin Civiletti told a confirmation hearing the Justice Department chose not to prosecute the Pecos man Larry Lozano case involving a death in a Texas jail. He denied reports that U.S. Attorney Jamie Boyd pressed for charges and overruled by the Civil Rights Division.
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Civiletti Nomination Faces Wariness Over Police Brutality Debates
Senate hearings open as Civiletti defends his record amid concerns over police brutality cases. Debates center on Lozano case and calls for more medical reports though prosecutors declined to pursue. Kennedy and others pledge further objections. Civiletti seeks to restore trust while Carter nominates him to replace Griffin Bell.
Carter White House Aides Rebut Foreign Press At Prime Time
In a prime time broadcast, a meeting participant said Washington reporters faced blame for overstated crises. Senior aides plan to counter foreign journalists' critiques while Carter weighs oil tax and Fed chief nominees. Volcker and MacLaury named as leading Fed head contenders.
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House Resumes Push for Gas Rationing Power
The House moves to grant the president standby gas rationing authority as part of Carter's energy program. After a May 10 defeat, leaders anticipate approval amid a warmer energy mood and summer gas lines. The measure, approved by the Rules Committee, would allow rationing if shortages reach 20 percent over 30 days, with a 15 day congressional window to block.
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Tropical storm floods Orange and Port Arthur area
In Texas the tropical storm drenched Orange and Port Arthur regions, with over 14 inches of rain and ongoing downpours. Up to 20 people evacuated as residents moved to flood shelters. three cars pulled from 10 feet of water, one driver found drowned—Lewis Yoakum, 58, Beaumont. Officials warned of worsening conditions as Bever Oaks rain gauge rose a foot in three hours.
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Carter nominates Volcker for Federal Reserve chairman post
President Carter announced his pick for the Fed chair, naming Paul A. Volcker, a former Treasury official and current president of the New York Federal Reserve Bank. Jody Powell read the statement to reporters from the White House briefing room.
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Weather and Economic Shifts Highlight Gulf Region News
Pecos and nearby areas face scattered showers and cooler afternoons through tomorrow while Palnhandle temperatures range from mid 80s to mid 90s. In Washington, Carter taps Volcker to replace Miller as Treasury secretary, with Volcker at the New York Fed and former Treasury undersecretary for monetary affairs.
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Permanent jury exemptions for seniors in Reeves County
Jimmie Preslar Reeves County tax collector announces 65 and older residents are eligible for permanent jury duty exemptions and may have their names withheld from the Jury Wheel. The wheel is filed Aug. 6. sign an exemption form by Aug. 3 with Mrs. Preslar. If not signed, a temporary exemption may be claimed by contacting Jane Ross at Reeves County Courthouse.
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