Oklahoma men await sentencing in Pecos marijuana case
Two Oklahoma residents Johnnie Hudson age 27 of Ardmore and Michael Dean Johnson age 20 of Oklahoma City have been convicted in a non jury federal trial in Pecos for conspiring to and possessing marijuana. They were convicted on the first two counts of a three count indictment returned April 24 by the Pecos Division of the U S District Court for the Western District of Texas. U S District Judge William S Sessions set sentencing for September 12.
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Johnnie Hudson
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Ardmore
Michael Dean Johnson
Oklahoma City
U.S. District Court
Western District of Texas
U.S
William S. Sessions
Passes committee $16.2 billion tax cut headed for House vote
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a $16.2 billion tax cut bill by 25 to 12, aiming for House floor action. The measure shifts about $12.3 billion to individuals and $4. Allots lower capital gains taxes, with a major compromise to curb wealthier gain avoidance, while Carter opposes the plan.
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Edmond le Breton
Associated Press
Washington
Carter
House Ways and Means Committee
James R. Jones
D-Okla
Sion
Treasury Department
Jones
Pecos Council OKs Lease With Hess Chevrolet Buick
The Pecos City Council approved a three year lease with Hess Chevrolet Buick for a 60 000 square foot parcel located 500 feet by 120 feet south of the current facility at 120. The agreement includes a three year renewal option and 20 cents per square foot monthly rent totaling 120. The council also approved a 40 cent per month rate increase for Warner Cable Company of Pecos and allocated 5000 from Revenue Sharing Funds to the Rodeo and Fair Fund. Reeves County matched the grant to help cover new rodeo facilities as well as city and county expenditures totaling 154000 for rodeo site improvements.
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County of
Reeves
J.J. Maxey
Reeves County
Buying power declines as consumer prices jump in June
Consumer prices rose 0.9 percent in June, the third straight monthly gain, with food, housing, and autos driving the increase. Wages rose 0.5 percent, leaving purchasing power down 0.4 percent, while beef and electricity costs climbed sharply and postal rates surged 14 percent.
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Labor Department
Ment
U.S
Ex-wife sues insurer for double indemnity in Lozano death
Rufina Lozano of Pecos files suit in Odessa for $20,000 double indemnity on Derek Lozano, 7, beneficiary of Larry Lozano’s policy with American National. Judge ruled Lozano’s jail death accidental, but civil court will decide if payout should be made amid federal probe. insurer awaiting guardianship notice and will decide post investigation.
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Ector County
Justice Department
Rufina Lozano
Pecos
161St District Court
Odessa
Derek Lozano
Larry Ortega Lozano
Mike McLeaish
Lozano
The
American National Insurance Co
McLeaish
Three Midland residents sentenced in Pecos federal marijuana case
Jose Moises Duran 21 of Midland received an indeterminate term not to exceed six years for unlawfully importing marijuana under the Youth Corrections Act. Jose Acosta-Marquez 21 of Midland also got an indeterminate term for misdemeanor marijuana possession. the indictment against him was to be dismissed. Adelaide Munoz-Martinez 26 of Big Spring was given three years, suspended for five years probation, with six months in Odessa and strict substance controls. David Carrasco-Campos, 20 of Midland was acquitted after a jury verdict.
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Jose Moises Duran
E. Magnolia
Midland
Youth Corrections Act
U.S. District Court For
Western District of Texas
Jose Acosta-Marquez
N. Lee
YCA
U.S. Attorney
Adelaide Munoz-Martinez
College
Big Spring
William Sessions
Munoz-Martinez
Permian Place
Odessa
David Carrasco- Campos
el Paso
Sessions
Ratification in doubt as postal contract spurs walkouts
A postal contract settlement triggers wildcat walkouts and a mail ballot ratification still weeks away. The APWU committee rejected the pact 29-15, but 280,000 members will decide whether to ratify. Critics say 19.5 percent raise over three years is insufficient and overtime rules remain rigid.
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Washington
American Postal Workers Union
Crazy Days Sidewalk Sale Opens in Pecos Two Days
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce merchants committee sponsors a two day Crazy Days Sidewalk Sale. Today and tomorrow shoppers can shop inside and outside stores with specially priced items and substantial savings for the upcoming school term. Many stores offer merchandise marked down to 50 percent off.
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Pecos
Pecos and El Paso Pony League Sub-Sectional Tourney
The Pecos Pony League Sub-Sectional Tourney continues with Pecos facing El Paso at 6 p.m. Tonight. The 8:30 p.m. game pits the Pecos El Paso winner against undefeated Lubbock for the championship. Earlier action had Lubbock over El Paso 15 4 and Pecos All-Stars beating Hereford 6 0. El Paso beat Hereford 8 5 on the second night, eliminating Hereford. Lubbock then defeated Pecos 4 3. A possible play-off may begin at 2 p.m. Saturday if needed.
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