Negligence proof waived in swine flu compensation plan
The government said victims of Guillain Barre linked to the 1976 swine flu vaccine need not prove negligence to receive federal compensation. About 439 of 1,483 claims seek $365 million for Guillain Barre injuries, with 23 deaths among roughly 45 million vaccinated. The move covers vaccine makers and health agencies against suits, with proof required only that the disease followed vaccination.
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Chris Connell
Associated Press
Washington
U.S. Center
Califano
Fort Dix
N.J
Guillian- Barre
Justice Department
U.S
Gerhard Gesell
Utilities hearing probes charges that hit the poor
Economist Frederick Wells told the Public Utility Commission that a basic customer charge on electricity is like an entrance fee for groceries and unfair to low income users. Other witnesses said residential customers are subsidized by higher rates from commercial and industrial users as the hearing on charges continues through June 28. Temperatures in Pecos reached 100 degrees with mixed forecasts for the region and a high in the mid 80s Panhandle to near 105 along the Rio Grande. Wells, representing Texas ACORN, argued utilities favor customer charges for short-term stability and questioned offsetting energy stamps for the poor.
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Austin, Texas
Frederick Wells
Public Utility Commission
Commission
Wells
Bethesda
Texas Acorn — Association For Community Organizations of Reform Now
Washington
Charles King
John Rettenmayer
King
Texas Retail Association
Three Odessans arraigned on marijuana charge in Pecos
Steven Clay Mers 20 Jack Dean Reeves 30 and Russell Blane Bowers 20 were arraigned Friday before U S Magistrate J M Preston in Pecos on a felony information filed by the U S Attorney for the Western District of Texas alleging unlawful possession of marijuana on May 14 They pleaded not guilty and were released on a 5000 personal recognizance bond The trio waived indictment and faced bond and rights briefing The article also quotes Washington economists on electricity pricing and class concerns.
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Odessa
Steven Clay Mers
Jack Dean Reeves
Russell Blane Bowers
U.S
J.M. Preston
Pecos
Western District of Texas
Alien Jose Garcia-Jordan Given 179 Day Sentence
An alien illegally in the United States, Jose Garcia-Jordan, 29, was sentenced June 19 to 179 days with credit for time served since apprehension this month. In Pecos U.S. Magistrate Court he pleaded guilty to illegally entering the country as alleged in the Border Patrol complaint and was advised of rights before the judge accepted the plea and imposed sentence.
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United States
Jose Garcia- Jordan
U.S
Pecos
U.S. Border Patrol
J. M. Preston
Missing Corvette Recovered Near Pecos After Motel Theft
A 1964 Corvette stolen from a motel near the I-20 and US 285 junction earlier this month was found in a gravel pit north of Pecos. Pecos Police Department and Reeves County Sheriff's Department officers recovered the vehicle near FM 1216. The license was removed. The initial report was made June 9. The investigation continues. The car had been used by visitors passing through Pecos.
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U.S. 285
Pecos
Reeves County
Woman Convicted in Alien Transport Case in El Paso
Maria Remedios-Alvarez of Lubbock, 42, indicted Jan 19 in Pecos Division for six counts of felony transport of illegal aliens, convicted by a Pecos jury in El Paso. Sentencing set for July 6. Arrested in Florida, returned to Pecos, arraigned May 19, plea not guilty, bond $25,000, in U.S. custody.
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Lubbock
Maria Remedios-Alvarez
Pecos
U.S. District Court For
Western District of Texas
el Paso
William S. Sessions
Florida
U.S
J.M. Preston
Mondale unveils 2 billion Urban Development Bank plan
Vice President Mondale announced a 2 billion National Development Bank program to spur private investment in about 12,000 communities. The plan would auto-qualify 1,800 large areas and require need tests for 10,000 smaller towns, aiming to attract at least 16 billion in private funds with under 2 billion in federal outlays.
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Don McLeod
Associated Press
Atlanta
Vice Pesident
Walter F. Mondale
National Development Bank
Reeves County Arm Wrestling Championship Set for June 29
The Reeves County Arm Wrestling Championship, to be staged at 6 15 p m on Thursday June 29 at the Fest IV Championship platform, imposes a 10 cent entry fee. Prizes include keepsake plaques from the Fest IV Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, with the grand prize for men 20 and older a kiss from ex Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Farrier Spigot.
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Reeves County
Thursay
Chamber of Commerce
Dallas
Senate leaders press for end to month-long filibuster vote Thursday
Senate leaders seek to end a month-long filibuster against proposed labor law revisions. The push aims to invoke debate limiting closure on a sixth attempt, after a two-day Senate recess approved by Majority Leader Byrd. Orrin Hatch predicted failure by two votes. Byrd did not forecast the result. The bill would set deadlines for union elections and penalties for employers opposing organizing drives. The record for six anti filibuster votes last occurred in 1975 over a New Hampshire Senate election.
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Washington
Senate
Robert C. Byrd
Byrd
Sen
Orrin Hatch
Utah
New Hampshire
Economy Shows Minimal Growth in First Quarter
The Commerce Department reports virtually no growth in the first quarter with inflation adjusted output rising less than 0.1 percent. Economists note the annualized growth was about 7 percent before inflation, with $33.5 billion added to the $1,995.3 billion total. Forecasters expect stronger second quarter gains but warn of a possible recession if inflation remains unchecked.
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Associated Press
Washington
Commerce Department
Department
Partment
Becky Woods to Represent Dan's Record Shop in Rotary Revue
Becky Woods daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Woods of 2007 Nebraska will represent Dan's Record Shop in the Golden Girl Rotary Revue on June 30. The Pecos High School senior elect active in volleyball track and band. She is a four year Tri K Klerub member and holds officer posts as pledge trainer and historian.
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Becky Woods
Dan Woods
Nebraska
Dan
Miss Woods
Pecos High School
Eagle Band
Tri- K-Klub
First Baptist Church
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