Ways and Means Panel backs stronger windfall tax on oil
The House Ways and Means Committee wrote a plan to tax oil profits at least 10 percent higher than President Carter proposed. The move aims to ease Democratic political pressure as Carter’s decision to phase out federal price controls on domestic oil faces voter resistance. The group also weighed a simpler, pricier alternative from Rep. Vanik while energy debates continued in Congress.
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FBI releases sixth sketch in Wood assassination probe
The FBI released a sixth composite drawing of a man questioned in connection with the slaying of U.S. District Judge John H. Wood Jr. in San Antonio. The agency says the figures are not suspects, only persons seen near the townhouse the morning of the sniper attack.
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Fees announced for Pecos Rodeo entry office June 15
The Committee for the 50th Pecos Rodeo listed entry dates and locations. The entry office opens Friday June 15 at 9 a.m. at the Sunday House Motor Inn east lobby with a $3.50 processing fee and per event fees ranging from 30 to 125 dollars. Local entrants may enter Wild Cow Milking and Wild Mare Race before 5 p.m. Friday June 29 and call 1 800 525 2900 a day before the event for competition notes.
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Sunday House Motor Inn
Retail sales revised show economy slowing in May
The Commerce Department reports retail sales fell 0.2 percent to 71.1 billion in May, with April revised down to 71.2 billion. The administration will monitor wholesale and retail food processors to ensure farm price cuts reach consumers and will expand lumber supply by increasing cutting in national forests. Officials warn the economic picture points to a slowdown with leading indicators also slipping.
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Associated Press
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Carter proposes limited national health care plan
President Carter unveils a Phase I plan merging Medicare for the elderly and Medicaid for the poor into a single program. It would cap catastrophic illness costs and cost about 23 to 25 billion dollars in 1983. The White House says it aims to broaden coverage within budget limits while signaling potential future expansion.
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Carter
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No. 2 energy man disputes testimony
Energy Department Deputy Secretary John F. O Leary said he is not aware of any information supporting the FTC's Alfred Dougherty that the gasoline shortage might be contrived. He noted no data requests from the FTC and disputed Dougherty's suggestion of stockpiling by refiners.
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Energy Department
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Pecos Chamber seeks 175000 from federal funds for center
Pecos Reeves County Commissioners hear proposals to allocate 175000 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for a 950000 Convention and Civic Center. Richard Naylor proposes 650000 from a hotel tax increase plus revenue sharing. town funds also eyed. Citizens urge a northside pool and impartial feasibility study. final decision expected after August 15.
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Reeves County Commissioners Court
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Weather Pecos and vicinity forecast extends to Wednesday
West Texas area forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions through Wednesday. Monday high reached 84 degrees with a 50 degree low this morning. Highs will be in the upper 80s to mid 90s, near 104 in the Big Bend, with nights in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Wednesday highs expected in the 90s to near 108 in the Big Bend and mid 80s in the mountains.
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Pecos
West Texas
Big Bend
Pecos City Budget Hearing Set For Revenue Sharing Funds
City secretary Marilea Parsons announced a June 22 hearing at 7 p.m. in city council chambers on the proposed Revenue Sharing budget. Total anticipated resources for the year starting July 1 are 180,849 with a 50,000 carryforward. Allocations for 1979-80 total 128,849 with 2,000 in interest. Planned expenditures include 35,000 for public transportation and streets maintenance, 5,000 for recreation, 1,500 social services, 21,949 public safety, 42,400 environmental protection, plus 20,000 for community recreation, 20,000 for rodeo grounds, and 35,000 for Saragosa Park Project. Residents may submit requests or suggestions.
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Pecos
Tures
Saragosa Park
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