Investigations plan arrests in Gulf port kickbacks
Miami Herald reports at least 15 maritime union leaders and businessmen across Atlantic and Gulf ports are charged in a 100 page indictment for racketeering extortion and labor tax violations. Arrests expected today as the probe spans Miami Tampa New Orleans Jacksonville Charleston Houston Baltimore Cleveland and New York with payoffs up to fifty thousand dollars cited.
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Miami
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Justice Department
Miami Herald
U.S
Charlene Sorrentino
Gulf of Mexico
Joseph Teitelbaum
Eagle Shipping Company
Herald
Teitelbaum
Tampa
New Orleans
Jacksonville
Charleston
Houston
Baltimore
Cleveland
New York
the Herald
Immigration violations two Mexican nationals sentenced
In Pecos on Wednesday June 7 U.S. Magistrate J M Preston sentenced Adolfo Venegas-Carrillo, 28, to 179 days and Cruz Manuel Arias-Baesa, 19, to 120 days for illegally entering the United States. Both pleaded guilty after waivers of rights. Venegas-Carrillo had prior unlawful entries and voluntary departure without prosecution. The Border Patrol filed the complaints.
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U.S
J.M. Preston
Pecos
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
U.S. Border Patrol
Adolfo Venegas-Carrillo
Cruz Manuel Arias- Baesa
United States
Venegas-Carrillo
Arias-Baesa
Preston
Two Convicted for Alien Transportation in Texas
A United States citizen and a resident alien from Waco were found guilty by a Pecos Division jury of three counts of felony transportation of illegal aliens. Defendants Jesus S. Guerrero and Apolonia Longoria Fernandez face sentencing next month after an eight hour deliberation. Fernandez held on $20,000 bond, Guerrero released on bond pending further court action.
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United States
Waco
Pecos
U.S. District Court
Western District of Texas
Jesus S. Guerrero
Apolonia Longoria Fernandez
U.S
William S. Sessions
Guerrero
Fernandez
Two Defendants Convicted in Marijuana Conspiracy Case
George W. Jackson of Jacksonville Florida and Richard Hall Denmark of Uvalda Georgia pleaded guilty to conspiring to unlawfully possess marijuana for distribution in the Pecos Division Western District of Texas. Sentencing set later this month after waiving rights. Jackson released on a 15000 bond, Denmark jailed on 40000 bond. Conviction covers unlawful possession in the Big Bend area of southern Brewster County.
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George W. Jackson
Jacksonville
Fla
Richard Hall Denmark
Uvalda
Pecos
Jackson
Denmark
Reeves County
Big Bend
Brewster County
Texas lawmakers warn of tax revolt if tax limit plan passes
Texas officials and candidates say a California style Prop 13 could trigger a tax revolt here. Bill Clements and John Hill urge swift talks on property tax relief as Rep Bob Krueger and Sen Walter Mengden plan 1979 reforms. Hill proposes empowering the Legislative Council subcommittee on taxes to study options while noting Texas lacks initiative to place measures on ballots.
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Austin
Texas
California
Bill Clements
John Hill
Bill Clayton
Hill
Clements
Bill Hobby
Clayton
Texas Legislative Council
Bob Krueger
U.S. Senate
Walter Mengden
Houston
Legislative Council
Steve Biggerstaff
Carter unveils 10 billion home loan plan for urban areas
President Carter announced a 10 billion fund to spur savings and loan associations to finance repairs and construction of about 300,000 houses in aging urban neighborhoods over five years. Funded by securities, not taxes, the program aims to revive deteriorating areas and requires S and Ls to submit action plans. approved lenders can borrow below market rates and relend at normal rates. The move follows penalties previously set by the Federal Home Loan Bank Board to curb redlining.
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Washington
Carter
Savings and Loan
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
White House
Robert H. McKinney
Mally
Bank Board
Fest Booths Still Available For Fest IV
Committee chairman Gail Box notes food booths for Fest IV are rapidly filling but space remains. Interested parties should contact her at 447-3348 before 6 p.m. Monday, June 12.
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Gail Box
President plans Fort Worth visit by Carter in June
President Carter will visit Fort Worth on June 23 delivering a luncheon address at the Tarrant County Convention Center. He then heads to Houston for a Democratic National Committee fundraiser and to Beaumont for a federal building dedication before visiting Ft Hood and returning to Washington.
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Fort Worth
Carter
Texas
White House
Tarrant County Convention Center
Chamber of Commerce
Hugh Palmer
Houston
Democratic National Committee
Carswell Air Force Base
Carswell
House
Jim Wright
Beaumont
Ft. Hood
Killeen
DNC
Atlanta
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Hyatt
Jack Brooks
Washington
Sentencing Set For Possession Of Marijuana Hobbs
Billy Burl Hobbs Jr., 22, of Fort Stockton, pled guilty in Pecos to felony possession of marijuana. Judge William S. Sessions postponed sentencing pending a probation report. Hobbs is released on bond as prosecutors prepare the information filed by the U.S. Attorney’s office. Marijuana is a controlled substance.
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Billy Burl Hobbs Jr
Fort Stockton
Pecos
U.S. District Court For
Western District of Texas
U.S. Attorney's Office
Hobbs
Uss
William S. Sessions
Pecos Senior Vies for Golden Girl Revue Title
Rhonda Bryant, senior at Pecos High School, seeks the Pecos Business and Professional Women's Club Golden Girl title. Daughter of Jimmy and ____ Bryant, she is active in band and stage vocals, competes in National Forensic League events, and has held student council and newspaper roles.
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Business and Professional Women’s Club of
Pecos
Rhonda Bryant
Jimmy Bryant
Pecos High School
National Forensic League
Miss Bryant
Eagle Echo
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Antonio Hinojoz
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Bessie Haynes School
Jo Cooksey
Fonville Jewelers
Robert Hinojos
Savings
West Texas
Pecos Senior
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