Ortiz Acquitted. Davis Trial Still Sees Deliberations
A Santa Fe jury found Rudy Ortiz not guilty of bribery related to a $10,000 loan from Richard Cottrill while Charles Davis faces continued deliberations on an accessory and conspiracy charge. Judge Riordan instructed on intent to influence Ortiz and Davis. Ortiz expressed relief as supporters cheered. Davis awaits verdict after three hours of deliberations over seven days of testimony.
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Larry Calloway
Associated Press
Santa FE
Democratic National
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Davis
Riordan
Employment Security Commission
Albuquerque
Richard Cottrill
Cottrill
Commission
Charles Davis
Rudy Ortiz
John Alderete
National Committeeman
Tax policy shift could endanger homes for many owners
Statewide property tax rules may force low income owners from their homes within six to ten years if values rise and rates shift to market value. County Assessor Larry Hess warns current guidelines ignore local conditions and demand costly staff to keep assessments current. He advocates local control to tailor rates per county and stave off mass foreclosures.
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Paul Stursale
Larry Hess
Hess
Chaves County
Adress
California windstorm ravages coast killing at least seven
A second day of 80 mph winds across California left 75 000 to 90 000 homes without power, caused multiple deaths including two in Humboldt County and three at Vandenberg AFB, and disrupted travel from San Francisco to the Oregon border. Roads blocked by fallen trees and debris.
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Los Angeles
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Oregon
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Alms Ridge
Los Padres National Forest
Big Sur
Santa Clara Valley
Central Valley
Mojave Desert
San Diego Bay
Nevada
Bakersfield
Stockton
California Highway Patrol
Jim Hill
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Arvin
Valley
California National Guard
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Santa Barbara
Kern County
Carter enjoys quiet Christmas at Plains home
President Carter and family arrive at Robins Air Force Base Georgia for a holiday visit. He spends moments greeting about 200 air force personnel and families and jokes a request for a trip to Georgia. He reviews memos and considers a gas price regulation compromise.
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Carter
Georgia
Rosalynn
Amy
Jeff
Annette
Plains
Air Force One
Air Force
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