Hughes mystery deepens after Hughes death on private jet
Howard Hughes died of a stroke on a private jet en route to Houston from Mexico. He left behind a vast empire valued over 2 billion dollars spanning hotels casinos airlines movie studios spacecraft and electronics. Summa Corp a board led company will continue operations under a three person executive committee while executors of Hughes estate remain undecided.
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Associated Press
Houston
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Hughes
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Methodist Hospital
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Aela Sederberg
Summa Corp
Summa
Chester Davis
Sederburg
Sederberg
Hollywood
Market gains and a pickup in cotton futures report
New York stocks opened higher on Monday with the Dow up 4.96 to 1009.05 at noon as traders cited truck strike settlement and expected higher first quarter profits. Cotton futures rose on demand, while Fort Worth livestock quotes show steady to weakening cattle and hog prices. A jail-bound burglary suspect, Pablo Franco, faced dual charges after escaping custody, with bonds set at 5000 and 1000.
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Hughes Tool empire built by inventor Hughes
Howard Hughes built a vast empire from the Hughes Tool Co which he inherited at 19. The tool firm, creator of a rock cutting drill bit, formed the base of his holdings which grew into Summa Corp. and other ventures. He died soon after a privacy guarded, dramatic transport from Acapulco to Houston.
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Balmorhea names successor as mayor after six years
Balmorhea mayor Jane B. Moore retires after six years in office following five years on the city council. During her term the town obtained the T and P lake and water lines from the railroad, repaired the dam and lines, and continued water sales to Toyah. In 1972 the first revenue sharing funds were used for equipment, and in 1973 the sales tax was approved. Bond debt of 58000 matures December 1976 with 24000 remaining to be paid by 1980. A sewer study and funding are being pursued and dump grounds have been improved.
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Balmorhea
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Texas and Pacific Railroad Company
White to campaign in district during April in Texas
U S Representative Richard C White will stay in Texas 16th district through April to press for re nomination in the May 1 Democratic primary. He faces three challengers and will maintain daily contact with his Washington staff while pursuing a wind energy grant for Reeves County and weighing major votes for return to Washington in early May.
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16Th
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U.S
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Energy Research and Development Administration
Reeves County
Court refuses Calley appeal
The Supreme Court declined to review former Army Lt. William L. Calleys 1968 My Lai murder conviction. Calleys attorney said the secretary of the Army informed them Calley will be placed on immediate parole and remain free rather than return to prison.
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Calendar of events in Pecos area for the week
A calendar lists events in Pecos including an AARP meeting at the Community Center with a film on Ethel Percy Andrus at 7 p.m. Coffee and donuts served. Alcoholics Anonymous and Al Anon meet at 8 p.m. Others include TOPS Club mornings, Rotary, Lions, and Optimists club meetings at various locations such as the Federation Parish, Saragosa Hall, American Motor Inn, and Chaparral Village Steak House. Multiple contact numbers appear.
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Ethel Percy Andrus
Amistad Lions Club
Lions den
Pecos Optimists
Chaparral Village
McAlmon Sees 16th District Without Representation
George McAlmon, candidate for Congress from the 16th District, charges the district has had no representation in Washington since March 17. He cites missed votes and says the incumbent deserted duties to campaign, promising to vote only after May 1.
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George McAlmon
Congress
16Th
Washington
Richler Joins Book of the Month Club Editorial Board
Novelist Mordecai Richler is named to the Book-of-the-Month Club editorial board after serving as the club's literary advisor in Canada for two years. The notice appears in the Pecos Texas issue of POS ENTERPRISE.
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New York
Mordecai Richler
Canada
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