Pensacola News Journal from Pensacola, Florida • 20

Poge 2C Chf Pfnsjrold Journal Saturday, June 23, 1979 Mixson Backs Graham's Execution Stance PIL CHECK SUNDAY PAPER and around the world to attract industry to Florida," he said. "We are going to change the image of Florida to pro-business." Mixson also promised to work to make the industrial tax laws more competitive. "One of the thing I hear most when I talk with people about why they are not doing business in Florida is, 'We just never have thought about Florida as a place to locate he said. Mixson said he is also establishing an Office of Business Assistance within his office to act as a liaison between the business community and the state departments it must deal with. "The permitting procedure in Florida is far too slow," he said.

"A man told me the other day that it would take him a year to go into business in Florida because of the time lag in the permits." Graham campaigned on a promise to enforce the death penalty, said there is "basic support" in Florida for "this kind of penalty." Graham recently signed the death warrants of two other men on Florida's death row. "The people want this as a last resort," Mixson said. "They want to send a message that they are not going to stand for this kind of heineous crime." Mixson also told the Rotarians that the Graham administration is "out to change the image of Florida." Among the things he said he was pushing for is a beefing up of the Florida Department of Commerce. Mixson characterized the department as an "arm to assist the business community in creating more jobs." The state government will spend $10 million to "aggressively go across the nation By RAAD CAVVTHON Journal Staff Writer Lt. Gov.

Wayne Mixson Friday defended Gov. Bob Graham's decision to sign the death warrant which led to John Spenkel-ink's execution. Mixson, speaking to a local Rotary Club, said both he and the governor were "strong supporters" of the death penalty when they were in the Florida Legislature. Mixson also said the polls showing an increase in the public's support of capital punishment after Spenkelink's death are an indication that the people of Florida are behind the death penalty. "Before Spenkelink's death there was already heavy support for the death penalty," he said.

"And even after the news media's intense coverage of the execution, polls showed an even stronger support for the death penalty after the fact." Mixson, who reminded his audience that FOR BARGAINS AND INFORMATION ON SUN POOL CHEMICALS A SUN REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS OR HELP WITH PROBLEMS ON MONDAY JUNE 25TH ADDITIONAL 10 DISCOUNT MONDAY ONLY 2233 OLIVE RD. iijiiiak jn, WAYNE MIXSON defends Graham Upholstery Firm Charged With Consumer Fraud By CHET KAUFMAN Journal Staff Writer The State Attorney's office charged Big Ed's Brent Upholstery with consumer fraud Friday, accusing the business of failing to deliver work it promised and then failing to return deposits. The state is seeking temporary and permanent injunctions against the business. The complaint, naming Robert Edward Ellis and his business as defendants, was filed in the civil division of Escambia County Circuit Court. According to the lawsuit, the business on several occasions agreed to plans for work, then altered the plans without the consent of the customer.

"Defendants have at times, when they have not performed the agreed-upon work, failed to return the customer's furniture, without justification or legal cause," the action charged. When the work was performed, the company at times did not return the furniture when it was supposed to, the state said. The suit also charged that Big Ed's has refused to return deposits when it did not comply with its contracts and that promised "free" services have not been delivered. Assistant State Attorney Jerry Allred said in the lawsuit, "The community at large has been, is being and may continue to be, irreparably harmed by the unfair trade practices." Bass Convicted in Retrial, Given Second Life Sentence Closeout Models, Display Models, Swap Outs, School Plan Appliances and Repossessions all at Rock Bottom Prices IFrigidaire Charlie Arthur Bass was declared guilty Friday night in his retrial for the near-fatal 1977 stabbing of Paul Douglas Hanks. The jury deliberated less than three hours before determining that Bass committed attempted second degree murder and armed robbery.

Bass, who is already serving a life sentence on a previous conviction, was adjudicated guilty by Frye following the jury's verdict Friday. He was sentenced to life imprisonment on the armed robbery charge and to five years on the attempted murder charge. Frye ordered that the two sentences take effect after Bass completes his earlier life sentence. The first life sentence dealt with an armed robbery conviction in Santa Rosa County. The 3 1 -year-old former employee at Pensacola Naval Air Station had been convicted of the same charges previously and had been sentenced by Escambia County Circuit Court Judge William Frye III to 45 years imprisonment.

An appellate court overturned the decision because the jury that convicted him was not selected from a group representative of the community. The jury list that week fell short of the required number of persons, so two court employees solicited members of the community to volunteer for jury duty. On Thursday, Bass testified tht he did not commit the crimes and did not know the victim, who identified him from the witness stand earlier that day. Bass admitted to the jury that he has 16 prior convictions. REFRIGERATORS DISCOUNTED UP TO '200 We've got a great supply of too many to list them all.

Here's a sample: A repossessed 1 7 cu. ft. model that sold for $619.95 is priced at $259. is right you save $360.95. Another repossession sold for $699.90 after limited use is on sale today for $499.

A 21 cu. ft. model is discounted to $549. there're more! jdjg'dairelD From Page 1C Truckers The driver told me he was going carry his last load and then was going WASHERS BEGIN AT '229 During this 2 day sale you'll find washers as low as $229 and dryers beginning at $219. We've even got a skinny-mini washerdryer combination for as little as $330.

Come by. you'll CLEAN UP on laundry savings! the Brent Oaks Mall had difficulty early in the week with obtaining a shipment from Atlanta. But store manager Harold Evans said the problem has been cleared up. "We have our own trucks, but this was a direct buy out of Atlanta. It was delayed about four days and was a direct result of the strike," he said.

Other retailers report that the effect of the strike has been minimal. FREE MICROWAVE OVENS BEGIN AT '269 The RCM 4 Microwave Oven that normally sells for $469.96 is a great deal at the regular price this one was used in the schools one term so we've cut the price to $269! AIR CONDITIONERS BEGINNING AT '265 We've got a 10,000 BTU air conditioner that was repossessed, but is in great shape. Brand new price is $399.95, like new, we're selling it for $265. Another GREAT VALUE is a 19,000 BTU Model that sells for $589.95, but because it is slightly used we're pricing it at $429. We've got some new air conditioners, too.

They are model changeouts, 19,000 BTU. Get 'em at Chicago Street for $499 if you come early, before they're gone. SAVE OVER '400 ON RANGES We've got 2 deluxe ranges with touch and cook surface units and every convenience known to Frigidaire. The RBE94D normally sells for $719.95. your pick for $3001 There's also a good selection of School Plan Ranges, used one term in area school's home ec classes.

They're like new, but priced low. beginning at $299! BRAND NEW WASHERS BEGIN AT '299 That's right! We've taken some brand new LA 410 washers from our main warehouse and priced them at just $299 to go to the first customers. First come, first served, so hurry. We also have some display models and changeouts beginning at $289 and one repossessed deluxe model 495 that normally sells for $359.95, selling today for $220.1 FREEZERS START AT '230 White-Westinghouse makes a super freezer. we've got some super prices.

A 10 cu. ft. chest freezer sold for $359.95, was repossessed after limited use and it can be yours for only $230. Two other repossessed freezers are a 13 cu. ft.

upright now $269 and a 15 cu. ft. chest model for $265. SAVE ON AIR CONDITIONERS We have 3 swap out Friedrich models and each is discounted at least 1 00. TOLMY AT ALL INTOWN METERS and PARKING LOTS AD SPONSORED BY ORDON'S REFRIGERATORS BEGIN AT '250 One repossessed 17 cu.

ft. model regularly $499.95 now only $250. Two new 16 cu. ft. models, slightly damaged in shipment, are marked down to $529 and $549.

home. Lewis Bear's trucks have also been told to stay away from the Alabama -v" State Docks in Mobile. Merchandise is stored in warehouses at the docks. "We were told not to 2 to the state docks because of the truckers," he said. But through it all Kahn said there have been no shortages to the 600 'stores his company serves.

"There would have been some shortages if we hadnt gone to get some of the things ourselves," he said. A Winn-Dixie supermarket was forced to cancel some local newspaper advertising when the products to be Advertised were not deliv- eni- 1 1 Harold Miller, assistant 'division manager for Winn-Dixie, said the "chain is operating on a "day-to-day basis" with the truckers. "We have had some limited problems," he said. "But I think every- thing is going to be cleared up in a few days." Miller would not elaborate on what products his company was having trouble getting but agreed with Nelson that the biggest troubles were in the northeastern and I. northern states.

Warehouse Grocery in DELUXE MICROWAVE This deluxe Microwave Oven that was repossessed is priced so low. just have to come by to see how low. This may be your day to get a microwave! Ml THE ENERGY ECONOMISER FRIEDRICH BARGAIN An air conditioner reduced $429 this time of the year. must be slipping! No, we just want to clear our warehouse and this 24,000 BTU that normally sells for $839.95 is a repossessed model and is only $419. A report on a new credit union for Pensacola plus a prof ile of amateur golfer Adrian Stills JUNE 23 SAT 5 P.M.

CABLE CH.8 MOST OF THESE VALUES ARE ONE OF A KIND AND WILL BE SOLD ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS, WITH A 90 DAY PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY. 2311 TWELFTH AVE wm 1 1 AM WORSHIP "STUDIES IN JOHN" 7 PM WORSHIP "BIBLE BIOGRAPHIES" LONNIE OWEN, PASTOR.