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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1977
Page
2
President Carter's energy team refines a sweeping package aimed at conserving energy. The plan includes a standby 10 cent per gallon gas tax rise, scaling to 50 cents, starting if consumption fails to fall, plus a vehicle tax from $400 to $3,200 paid by makers and passed to buyers.
The Security State Bank of Pecos joins 435 banks in Texas and nearby states sponsoring Abundant Life Fellowship. Archie B. Scott approves free distribution of Youth-Drugs and Human Dignity booklets to customers and the public. The effort relies on citizen support and volunteer work to deter teen drug experimentation.
Investors returned to the market in New York as reports that President Carter canceled the $50 tax rebate plan boosted confidence. The Dow Jones rose 10.60 to 984.78, with advances leading declines 5 to 1. NYSE index gained 0.58 to 55.03 and Amex moved 0.76 to 112.58. volume hit 15.51 million shares two hours in. Livestock later moved to Amarillo, Texas for the next report.
The Odessa College reading department hosts an open house for its new reading lab on April 28 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in room 214 Deaderick Hall inviting OC students, faculty, the public, and local students to tour facilities and learn about the personalized reading program led by Dr. Imogene Freer with staff Jean McCulloch and Janis Adkins.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Reagan Brown announced Mirex bait will be distributed this spring for ground applications to combat imported fire ants. No aerial treatments are planned in 1977. Application rates are 1 tablespoon per mound or 2.5 pounds per acre, with EPA approved ground use.
In eastern Kentucky dust from flood debris hampers cleanup as Gov. Julian Carroll tours hard hit towns. State police report traffic patrols masked and 2000 surgical masks dispatched to Pineville while officials note 14 homes washed away and 2200 of 2800 Pineville residents displaced after the Cumberland River crest left a foot below the ceiling.
Calendar lists upcoming meetings in Pecos with dates and locations. Board of directors at Senior Center 119 S Cedar Thursday at 7 p.m. Lions Club at American Motor Inn Monday 7:30 p.m. Amistad Lions Lions Den same day 7:30 p.m. Pecos Optimists at Chaparral Village Steak House Tuesday 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon at 125 S Oak St 8 p.m. Morning TOPS at Federation Parlor 9:30 a.m. TOPS TX 259 at St Community Council Office 6 p.m. All entries note women indicated by (w).
Services for Salome Ramos Machuca 79 will be at Santa Rosa Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in Santa Rosa Cemetery. He died 8:45 p.m. Wednesday at Reeves Memorial Hospital and was born Oct 22 1897 in Mexico. He had lived in Saragosa one day and is survived by Magdalena his widow and numerous children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Comic column by Phil Pastoret pokes fun at spinach rarely served these days and jokes about a horse’s paint job not rusting after winter, delivering light barbs and wit in a short humor piece.
The remark plays on the idea that while life’s best joys are free, practical shopping reveals essential goods like food and essentials. It wittily contrasts idealistic lyrics with everyday consumer realities.
The Senior Center of Pecos applies for a mini bus to transport elderly and handicapped with aid from the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission. Objectors may contact Bill Smith at the commission in Midland, Texas. notice published in Pecos Enterprise on April 14, 1977.
Public auction to dispose of automobiles stored at multiple Pecos and Balmorhea sites under House Bill 1181. Vehicles include 1966 Chevrolet Colorado, 1962 Ford, 1972 International, 1968 Ford, 1971 Ford, 1968Peterbuilt, 1967 Volkswagen, 1965 Chevrolet, 1966 Rambler, 1968 Pontiac, 1962 Cadillac and 1964 Chevrolet with proof of ownership required.
Seven safeguards protect families from major cancers including lung skin breast oral uterine and colorectal. The seventh is a complete health check regularly. For guidance consult the local American Cancer Society office.
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