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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1976
Page
3
The Associated Press reports many Dallas American Indians express a somber view of the nations 200th birthday citing past grievances. The survey shows a cautious attitude toward Bicentennial festivities among the local native community.
Democratic leaders clash with Republicans over whether the full House should approve new procedures to curb payroll and expense abuses. The Administration Committee approved the reforms, to take effect as committee rules, with debates continuing as GOP members push back against the changes.
S. Sgt. Harold Bronson was acquitted by a court martial of four charges related to the fatal beating of Pvt. Lynn McClure during a close combat drill. After more than three hours of deliberation, the panel found him not guilty on all specified counts and violations.
Luke Robinson, 54, resigns as administrator of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission after nine months in the $32,500 per year post. Chairman Tom Gordon and commissioner Ed Harllee accept the move, with Gordon aiming to appoint a successor within a week. Robinson cites dissension and political pressure, says he won’t lie to the public, and notes no personal wrongdoing. He mentions raids last fall that led to numerous arrests but focuses on stepping away from what he calls a contentious environment.
In Kampala Uganda Palestinian hijackers of an Air France jet call for freeing 53 prisoners held in Israel West Germany and other nations as ransom for about 250 hostages. They specify exchanges must occur before 1200 GMT Thursday. Authorities list include Archbishop Capucci and six prisoners in West Germany with remaining in Kenya Switzerland and France.
Four mercenaries from Britain and the United States face death or lengthy prison terms after sentencing in Angola. President Agostinho Neto must approve the death sentences for Andrew McKenzie and John Derek Barker before execution. Their lawyers seek clemency as the U S government questions the justice of the verdict.
Western nations study a multibillion aid plan akin to New York City's rescue. U.S. taxpayers could contribute up to 2 billion dollars toward a 6.1 billion package, with Italy possibly first in line and Britain next. Leaders from the United States Britain Canada France Italy Japan and West Germany discussed terms at an economic summit.
Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter told the U S Conference of Mayors that urban financial troubles require a restoration of federalism with federal aid and local and state input in policy. He offered no dollar specifics, stressing federal cooperation with local government to aid cities.
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