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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1979
Page
1
The Commerce Department reports a 2.4 percent annualized growth for July to September, reversing a second quarter drop of 2.3 percent. Analysts debate recession timing while warnings of job losses and tighter credit loom for year end.
Salvatore Caruana refuses to answer questions beyond confirming he had no role in the May 29 assassination of U.S. District Judge John H. Wood Jr. His lawyers press to limit testimony, claiming broader questioning could incriminate him. The grand jury in San Antonio also hears from other witnesses amid tight security.
Gov Bill Clements founder of SEDCO labels Attorney General Mark White federal suit against SEDCO and Permargo over the Ixtoco offshore spill as politically motivated. White seeks over 10 million dollars for Texas economy and environment with possible extra civil penalties, while SEDCO seeks limited liability under maritime law.
Texas officials warn that gasoline tax revenue is the lowest in the nation, $7 million under projections as drivers cut miles amid higher fuel costs. An official notes lag in vehicle registration fees from a staggersed system, with Gov. Clements urging a higher tax at the next legislative session.
In Dade County Florida Kennedy supporters lose 3 to 1 as Carter wins 147 to 41 in delegates voting. Carter leads statewide with 525 to 275 if Broward County aligns as expected and 51 AFL-CIO delegates are allocated with 27 uncommitted.
The region will have mostly cloudy skies through Saturday with warm afternoons. Thursday's high reached 93 degrees and the low was 52 this morning. Expect continued cloudiness and very warm afternoons with Saturday highs in the 80s, mid 90s in lower Big Bend elevations. Lows range from the mid 50s north to the low 60s south, with mountain readings around the middle 40s.
Senators and House leaders press a rapid approval of 1.2 billion for emergency fuel assistance to help low income households face higher heating costs this winter. Speaker ONeill urges swift action, while the Labor and Human Resources Committee plans to map distribution amid White House windfall tax hesitation.
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