Police committee opposes reinstatement of Davenport in Pecos
A three member committee found no evidence that former Pecos Chief Charles Smith grossly abused his authority in Davenport’s termination. It recommended denying Davenport’s full reinstatement without prejudice, citing potential harm to city operations if orders by department heads are countermanded without substantial evidence of abuse. The panel includes Bill Moss, J.J. Maxey, and Ted Painter.
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Billy Frank Davenport
Charles Smith
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Enterprise
Bill Moss
J.J. Maxey
Ted Painter
Bickley
Pecos Police Department commended after investigation findings
The Pecos Council hears a report praising the department for dedication and efficiency under pressure during the past three months despite the absence of a Chief of Police. It notes officer Billy Frank Davenport completed basic training on time with good grades and asserts the department should be thanked for providing strong law enforcement. Davenport asserts his dismissal was unfair and the council will discuss the report at the next meeting.
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Pecos
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Ment
Emergency farm bill wins Senate approval amid veto risk
The Senate passed a one year emergency aid program for grain and cotton farmers by 49 to 41, with Southwest lawmakers backing it. The measure would raise price supports proportionally to land kept out of production and could add 58 cents to 2.14 dollars to a weekly grocery bill for a three person urban family. House debate terms were set, while Gov Briscoe urged Texans to back the relief as production costs run high.
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Texas
Carter pushes cross sector plan to curb inflation
President Carter urges government and private sector cooperation to fight rising prices. He unveils a no nonsense speech to editors stressing action, energy policy, and tax ideas while noting economists warn inflation may hit about seven percent.
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Jody Powell
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Latin America
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W. Michael Blumenthal
Subpoenas issued for inquest into Lozano death in jail
More than 40 subpoenas are issued including one to San Angelo Standard-Times reporter Richard Orr as an inquest into Mexican American Larry Lozano's death in the Ector County Jail begins. Orr faced attempts to block testimony after reporting on Lozano's death, with questions over whether it was suicide or foul play.
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Texas
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Redden
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Sikes Named Area Horticulturist for Trans-Pecos Texas
Vernon R. Sikes appointed by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service to serve Trans-Pecos and Far West Texas with headquarters in Fort Stockton. He succeeds Dr. William S. Peavy and will lead vegetable production education for commercial growers and homeowners. Sikes brings extensive seed industry and greenhouse experience and holds a B S and M S from Texas A M.
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Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Trans-Pecos
Far West
Texas
Vernon R. Sikes
Extension District 6
Fort Stockton
Sikes
William S. Peavy
el Paso
Daniel C. Pfannstiel
Extension Service
Sluis and Groot of America, Inc
Salinas
Calif
Asgrow Seed Co
Burpee Seed Co
Terrell
Brown County
Texas A&m
Palestine
U.S. Army Infantry
Pecos City Names Don Carlile Chief of Police
The Pecos City Council voted 4 to 1 to hire Don Allen Carlile of Yorktown Texas as chief of police. He will start May 1 and earns 15600 annually. Carlile holds a BS in law enforcement from Sam Houston State University and has prior service in Yorktown Irvine Deer Park and San Jacinto College roles. He is married to Joan with four children and belongs to several law enforcement organizations.
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Pecos City
J.J. Maxey
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville
Texas
Robert Hinojos
Pecos
Yorktown
Jesus Muniz
Carlile
Sam Houston
University of Houston
Clear Lake City
Houston
Joan
Abilene Christian University
Daniel
David
Julie
Sherry
Yorkton
San Jacinto College
City of Irvine
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Soldier Chorus Tickets Free For Army Field Band Performance
Free tickets for the Soldier Chorus concert by The United States Army Field Band are available at The Enterprise in Pecos. Limited to four per person, tickets can be picked up or requested by mail with a stamped self addressed envelope. The chorus, formed in 1946 and directed by Captain Vincent R DiFiore, performs opera, Broadway, spirituals, and patriotic medleys across the nation and abroad.
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Soldier's Chorus
Enterprise
South Cedar
P.O
Pecos
The
Washington, D.C
Vincent R. DiFiore
Lincoln
Nebraska
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