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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1977
Page
3
Two unidentified gunmen shot and seriously wounded Turkey's ambassador to the Vatican Taha Carim as he entered his Rome residence in the Parioli district. He was hospitalized with chest and neck wounds. police reported no immediate arrests.
Mamie Eisenhower joined hundreds to honor bandleader Fred Waring as Gov. Shapp proclaims Fred Waring Day in Pennsylvania. The event marked the public appearance of the 80 year old former First Lady beside a star studded crowd.
In an open letter released to the Houston Post, Mayor Fred Hofheinz announced he will not seek re election in the November 8 vote. He cited the need for change and fresh leadership after nearly four years in office.
The Dutch government warned South Moluccan gunmen holding 55 hostages in a train and a Bovensmilde school to free captives or face decisive action. Mediation failed after hours of talks, with troops and marines deployed around the train and school as authorities weigh plans to end the siege.
The House Ways and Means Committee weighs ending President Carter’s fuel efficient car rebate while Democrats push to salvage a tax on gas guzzlers. Chairman Ullman predicts a guzzler tax approval but delays could push it to 1980. Wag gonner urges immediate action.
Defense asks California shipment of a pair of panties for semen tests in the Polanski rape case. Judge Rittenband schedules June 17 pretrial motions and June 29 trial. prosecutor warns tests must stay in state and suggests local labs. Separately, fuel economy standards set 1978 19 mpg 1979 19 mpg and 1985 target 30 mpg with penalties per mile below target, GM optimistic, Ford and Chrysler unsure, AMC supports tax.
In San Diego a Superior Court judge freed a woman and sentenced a man for burglary then married them. Andrew Dayton Jr. and Susan Medeiros, who pleaded guilty to stealing 500 pounds of meat, were addressed with Shakespearean lines as Butler granted Dayton one year with 30 days waived as a wedding gift. The groom wore no ring and declined the bailiff’s offered handcuffs.
London rumors swirl over apparent Amin London visit for Commonwealth event. Officials say no confirmed landing and Ugandan reports may be a hoax. British PM Callaghan urges calm as Uganda bars British residents from leaving amid tension.
President Carter calls annual IRS reviews beneficial and wants them during his White House term. Vice President Mondale is also audited, but his stance is unclear. Spokesman says Carter authorized full-scale annual audits, while White House aides navigate mixed reports about Carter's 1975 return.
Former Castroville marshal Frank Hayes had his federal civil rights trial moved from San Angelo to Waco by Judge Wilkerson due to extensive publicity. Morales, a 27 year old Mexican American worker in Hayes's custody, was shot on Sept 14 1975. Hayes previously convicted of aggravated assault and serving a two to ten year term. If convicted on the federal charge he could face life in prison.
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