Gas rationing plan moves to House floor on vote split
The House Commerce Committee sent the standby gasoline rationing measure to the floor without a recommendation after a 21-20 vote. President Carter urged approval, defending oil decontrol and warning the nation to be prepared for the worst. Senate panel backed the plan 9-8, while both chambers rejected the proposal for weekend station closures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Carter
House Commerce Committee
House
John Dingell
Dmich
Toby Moffett
D-Conn
Commerce Committee
Senate Energy Committee
Senate
Houston oilmen jailed for 'Daisy Chain' roles
TAMPA Florida AP four oilmen receive three year prison terms for involvement in a daisy chain oil scandal tied to Florida Power Corp from five years earlier. Defendants Walter Ballard James Clark Ronald Pruitt face start dates in ten days with possible appeals.
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Tampa
Fla
Florida Power Corp
Walter C. Ballard
Fort Myers
Signal Oil and Gas Co
Houston
James R. Clark
Larcon Petroleum Co
Ronald B. Pruitt
Larcon
John L. Burns
Charter International Oil Co
U.S
W. Terrell Hodges
Florida Power
Hodges
Jacksonville
St. Petersburg
Tually
Angel Perez
Richard Raymond
Ray Granlund
Indictments Alleged Murder Plots Hit Reeves County
Reeves County Grand Jury returned indictments against two young men Kenneth C. Kinkle and Harold D. Branscum for intent to murder to obtain money. A Pecos man Daniel Hignojos Marquez was indicted for aggravated robbery while committing theft at a motel. Another suspect, Ben W. Stanley, faced aggravated assault on a peace officer. The cases involve incidents near Interstate 10 and 20 and a motel robbery on West Highway 80.
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Reeves County Grand Jury
Veterans Administration Hospital
Big Spring
Kinkle and Branscum
Reeves County
Pecos
Daniel Hignojos Marquez
E. 13Th
Highway 80
Shawn Burke
Reeves County Hospital
Marquez
Reeves County Sheriff's Department
RCCF
Ben W. Stanley
Delhi
Paul Henry Austin
Michigan
Andrew Rubalcavia Martines
Interstate 20
Texas bill would force former employees back to work
In Austin a sponsor says a bill would reduce unemployment rolls by letting employers call the Texas Employment Commission to assign former workers. A person could lose one to 13 weeks of unemployment pay for refusing a return offer as the Senate committee approved sending the measure to the House, despite federal-law concerns.
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Austin
Texas Employment Commission
Blake
TEC
Sheriff captures wanted man and investigates multiple incidents
Reeves County Sheriff Raul Florez reports Gregory Johnson Bullard, 23, wanted in North Carolina for probation violation, has waived extradition after a westbound car stop near Pecos at I 10 I 20. Investigations include a drive in theater damage on State Highway 17 with entry forced, $2500 damage, seven speakers removed, and a raid on the concession stand. Also probing a damaged mechanical cotton picker at Dale Toone farm south of Pecos. owned by a Clay, Texas resident, parts stripped.
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Reeves County
Raul Florez
Gregory Johnson Bullard
North Carolina
Bullard
Pecos
Sheriff's Department
Dale Toone
Clay
Texas
House votes to repeal 10 percent admissions tax
The House approved a bill 78 to 52 to repeal Texas 10 percent admissions tax, a $1.3 million annual revenue source mainly paid by dance halls, skating rinks, and racing establishments. Rep Hugo Berlanga said Comptroller Bob Bullock pushed for passage as inequitable and an administrative nightmare. Henry Rothell of the Texas Association of Business testified the change would benefit all by reducing unemployment fund drain.
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Austin
Texas
House
Senate
Hugo Berlanga
Dcorpus Christi
Bob Bullock
Henry Rothell
Texas Association of Business
Mrs. Rudy Reyes Wins Weekly Sweepstakes Prize
Local merchants and The Pecos Enterprise sponsor a weekly sweepstakes offering 50 dollars in Scrip to Mrs. Rudy Reyes of Pecos and 25 dollars savings bond to Delores Montoya. Entrants register with participating merchants. no purchase required. The final week promises a Las Vegas vacation prize with hotel, gas, and meals.
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Rudy Reyes
8Th Street
Pecos
Pecos Enterprise
Las Vegas
Man Hurt After Fall From Drilling Rig Near Duval Plant
Steve Mathis, a non Duval employee, sustained injuries in a fall from a drilling rig four miles south of the Duval plant. He was treated at Reeves County Hospital after being transported by Pecos Ambulance Service. The incident occurred about 7 44 a.m. local time.
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Duval Plant
Steve Mathis
Duval
Reeves County Hospital
Pecos Ambulance Service
Weather Outlook For Pecos Area Warmer With Decreasing Clouds
The forecast calls for decreasing cloudiness and warmer conditions Wednesday across Pecos and vicinity. Monday high reached 83 with a 55 low this morning. West Texas sees showers and thunderstorms mainly west, with fair skies farther west. Highs most regions in 70s to 90s, with Panhandle to mid 90s in Big Bend and chilly mountains in the 40s to 50s north. Wednesday highs reach upper 70s in the Panhandle and mountains to mid 90s in Big Bend.
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Pecos
West Texas
Panhandle
Big Bend
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