Mutscher Freed and Sworn In as Washington County Judge
Former Texas House Speaker Gus Mutscher, freed from the remaining probation in a bribery conspiracy case, was sworn in today as county judge of Washington County. District Court Judge J Neal Daniel signed the order releasing him from probation, following an Abilene court action that halted the 312 years of a five year probation sentence.
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Gus Mutscher
Brehham
Tex
Texas
Washington
Mutscher
Abilene
J. Neal Daniel
Bill McCay
McCay
Washington County
Brenham
Daniel
Mars colony debate unspooled with wry wonder
Gene Douglas speculates on colonizing Mars, weighing economy and feasibility. He jokes about ore from red dust, heat and atmosphere, plant life in Martian dust, and recycling. The piece muses on costs, reproduction, governance, and whether Martians might one day be allies or rivals. He jokes about sterilized settlers and a New Pecos on Mars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Douglas
Mars
Earth
New Pecos
Sheriffs Converge in Texas for 98th Convention
Law enforcement officers from across Texas gathered in San Angelo for the 98th Sheriffs Association of Texas convention. Speakers included Gov. Dolph Briscoe, Atty. Gen. John Hill, Corrections Director Jim Estelle, DPS Director Wilson Speir, Justice Truman Roberts, Luke Robinson, David Youngblood, and FBI official James B. Adams. The event highlighted state law enforcement leadership and policy discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Sheriffs Association of Texas
Dolph Briscoe
John Hill
Department of Corrections
Jim Estelle
Department of Public Safety
Wilson Speir
Truman Roberts
Court of Criminal Appeals
Luke Robinson
Alcoholic Beverage Commission
David Youngblood
Texas Commission On Jail Standards
James B. Adams
FBI
Reagan selects Schweiker as running mate for ticket
Ronald Reagan announced U S Senator Richard Schweiker of Pennsylvania as his vice presidential choice if he secures the Republican nomination. He said the move breaks tradition to inform delegates, praising Schweiker as independent with business and public service background and alignment on key issues.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Ronald Reagan
U.S
Richard S. Schweiker
Pennsylvania
Reagan
Schweiker
Ford
Sen
Howard Baker
Tennessee
Weekend Pecos accidents injure two in minor to severe crash
Pecos police logged two minor weekend crashes and a more serious Sunday collision. On Friday at 1 55 p m Marta Aguilar in a 1971 Mercury struck a parked car owned by Cecilio Ortega on South Oak Street, cited for improper backing and failing to exchange information. Later Friday a 1969 Chevrolet driven by Luis Villalobos Ybarra collided with a 1970 Plymouth driven by Hollis Wayne Hill Jr at West Third and Willow. Hill cited for failure to yield after stopping. Sunday at 12 34 p m Marilyn Compton in a 1967 Dodge failed to yield at Country Club and Pinehurst, striking Mark Zuniga in a 1971 Volkswagen. Zuniga and Jessie Duarte were taken to Reeves Memorial Hospital, with Zuniga treated and released and Duarte listed in satisfactory condition.
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Pecos
Marta Aguilar
Cecilio Ortega
South Oak Street
Aguilar
West Third
Willow Streets
Luis Villalobos Ybarra
Hollis Wayne Hill Jr
S. Willow St
Willow
Hill
Country Club
Pinehurst
Marilyn Compton
Sierra Vista
Ariz
Crop losses high from recent rain in South Texas
COLLEGE STATION Texas AP crop losses from recent rains will be high in some South Texas counties especially for cotton sorghum watermelons and cantaloupes Dr Daniel Pfannstiel director of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service says For the first time in several years however soil moisture is generally adequate over Far West Texas and the Trans Pecos area He notes rains boosted pastures and ranges and many grasses are now lush while army worms and peanut leaf diseases appear in some areas insect infestations increased as spraying programs were disrupted Pecan crops also face insect and disease problems in parts of the state
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College Station
Tex
Texas
Daniel Pfannstiel
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Trans-Pecos
Pfainstiel
Pfannstiel
Avalon robbery solved by Pecos youth confession
A Pecos youth confessed to the Avalon Club robbery on July 2. An officer who investigated the case identified Joe Bravo at the station on a weapons charge and as the man who fled during the robbery. Bravo signed a confession admitting he and another youth took beer and cigarettes from the club and hid them.
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Pecos
Joe Bravo
Bravo
Ford says White House guard acted properly in intruder shooting
President Ford supports the guard who shot and killed intruder Chester M. Plummer after he scaled the White House fence and ignored orders to halt. Exe cutive Protective Service guard Pvt. Charles Garland fired one shot, hitting Plummer in the chest. Secret Service and police pursue questions about motive and security updates.
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White House
Washington
Ford
Ron Nelsen
Chester M. Plummer
Plummer
Executive Protective Service
Charles A. Garland
Pennsylvania Avenue
Lewis McClain
Secret Service
McClain
Jack Warner
Heat Sparks Thunderstorms Across West Texas
Extreme heat at a Sunday park concert preceded a wave of thunderstorms and tornado warnings across West Texas. The heat index hit 97 as Friday and Saturday also logged high temps, while scattered wind gusts up to 60 mph caused localized damage and a plane wreck at Grand Prairie.
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MARC
Joe Luis Fuentes
Andy Roman
Severo Jaquez
Sangre Chicana
Hector Roman
Judy Fuentes
Nova Gutierrez
West Texas
Associated Press
Texas
San Angelo
Eola
Paint Rock
Naval Air Station
Grand Prairie
Wizard Wells
Jacksboro
National Weather Service
Mrs Hinz Elected County Chairman in May Primary
Mrs David Chris Hinz of 1215 Iowa was elected county chairman for the Republican party in the May 1 primary. She said plans are underway for congressional and senatorial campaigns in Reeves and urged those willing to help to call 445-5167.
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David
Chris) Hinz
Iowa
Hinz
Reeves County
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Houston
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California
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Jessie Duarte
Reeves
Avalon
Susan Ford
Ees
GOP
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Dairy Queens of
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Mgr
Airlawn Center
Dora Rochen
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