Pecos memory recalls a county murder and hanging
Pecos history recalls the Leona Martinez murder and a swift 1911 execution. The case tied to Reeves County lawmen Ed Steckler and Pink Harbert traced footprints to Martinez at a Saragosa mercantile store. Martinez was indicted July 25, 1911 and sentenced to death four days after indictment.
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Ed Steckler
Pink Harbert
Manahan
Martinez
Saragosa
Reeves County
Jane Ross
Pecos
Los
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Leona Martinez
Manahans
Legond
Texas
Charlie Manahan
al Pecos
J. R. Chandler
F. Isaacks
J. W. Parker
George Estes
Jeeon
Ton
Harrison
Manalan
Warren Beatty Calls for Gun Control at Candlestick Park
At Candlestick Park in San Francisco actor Warren Beatty and Julie Christie urged Congressional gun control legislation before about 30 000 fans. Beatty said a sound reasonable gun control law would curb violence and called Americans to contact their representatives to pass it.
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San Francisco
Warren Beatty
St. Louis
Beatty
Pope Paul VI to begin summer schedule at Castel Gandolfo
The Vatican announced the pope will start his summer schedule in July, suspending all special and private audiences. He will continue weekly general audiences on Wednesdays and move to Castel Gandolfo, 15 miles southeast of Rome, for the season.
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Vatican City
Vatican
Pope Paul VI
Castel Gandolfo
Rome
Alban Hills
College Group Sets Record in Hutchinson Concert History
In Hutchinson Kansas the Hutchinson Community Concert Association marks its 32nd season as the oldest continuous community concert group in the United States. Since 1936 37 tickets rose from 3 50 for adults and 1 50 for students to 20 and 4 today. Notable past performers include Eileen Farrell Cesare Sicpi Robert Merrill Piatigorsky and Veterine KUO Fikusuy. The season features native son pianist James Dick who first gained international acclaim in a Russian competition.
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Hutchinson, Kan
Hutchison Community Concert Association
United States
Kansas City
Eileen Farrell
Cesare Sicpi
Robert Merrill
Piatigorsky
Veterine
James Dick
Russia
Lawmen Probe Two Breakins Overnight
Sheriff's deputies investigated two burglaries reported overnight. A camera a light meter and $1 in cash were taken from the SMC Co 3409 Kermit Highway after an unlocked rear door was used. Four cases of beer and a .32 caliber pistol were stolen from the Bel Air Lounge 631 Andrews Highway after the front door was forced open.
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SMC Co
Kermit Highway
Bel Air
Andrews Highway
Rotary officers installed at Alpine ladies night banquet
Alpine Rotary Club installed new officers at its annual ladies night banquet led by Homer Hudgins. Named as directors were Al Niemann Frank McCollum Delbert Dyke and Charlie Boreing with Elton Miles as vice president Howard Hardegree secretary Don Geeslin treasurer and Ray Morrow as president.
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Alpine Rotary Club
Homer Hudgins
al Niemann
Frank McCollum
Delbert Dyke
Charlie Boreing
Elton Miles
Howard Hardegree
Don Geeslin
Ray Morrow
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Mariel Voly
Lidell
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Ie Yuage
Millie Woods
Yom McClure
Cornelium Srown
Julie Christie
Hollywood
Texas Rangers
Texas Ranger
Abilene
International Workmen of the World
U. S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Oscar Branch Colquitt
American Bank of Commerce
Ridgecrest
Junior
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Pope
Tavonda Sue O'Dell
Tommy O'Dell
East Toth
Jerry Bret Goodwin
Mrs
Jerry Goodwine
Santa Rita
Oma Parker
Robert Parker
Penbrook
Jack Roberson Jr
Jack Roberson
Courtland
Matai
Alpine Avalanche
Fort Stockton
Manuel Sanchez
Charles Gonzales
Felipe Chavarria
Mike Ureta
Valentin Barrera
Arturo Gonzales
Samuel Aguilera
Roman Gonzales
Tony Cordova
Charles E. Armstrong
Pecos Valley Lodge
William D. Turpin
Vaughn Morrison
Woody Merritt
I. E. Chesney
Charles Edwards
Harold J. Boswell
Carl N. McGee
Marvin Smith
Loy Hudson
Pecos Enterprise Eunice
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Lions Club
F. L
Lee) Goodman
Henry Gore
A. E
Gene) Bartect
Donald L. Whitaker
George Breedon
William B. Lowry
L. D. Latimer
E. D. Yeager
Jack Kirk
Hobbs, N. M
Carl Fish
Don McLean
Hobbs
News-Sun
Ozona
Ozona Stockman
Old Settlers
Stanton
Stanton Reporter
Farm Bureau
Seagraves High School
Gaines County
Sherry Savage
Forest Savage
Seminole
Evan Smith
Homer Smith
Loop
Delaine Mills
Delton Mills
Seminole Sentinel
Crane Exhibition
Deborah Lynn Harless
Crane News
Gordon Thrall
Reagan County Lions Club
Jim LL. Daniel
Terry Page
Norman Guess
Paul Wilburn
Johnny Poynor
Joe Collins
Glenn Preas
Paul Huffman
James Matthews
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