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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1973
Page
1
The Army plans to close two bases in Texas with 57 military personnel and 11 civilians relocating to Fort Rucker. The Defense Language Institute’s Vietnamese language school at El Paso will be dissolved or relocated as part of the consolidation.
Severe storms swept Texas killing seven people and injuring at least 34 as tornadoes damaged homes, hospitals and an airport. In Plainview and Pearsall, two more deaths were reported in floods and a Dallas boy scout died assisting civil defense. Authorities assessed multi million dollar property damage statewide.
Two Pecos dealers report broken windows and damaged vehicles with about 600 dollars in loss. A bullet hole breached a plate glass window and a Cadillac windshield, while spray painting defaced three cars. Authorities identify culprits as unknown vandals.
City police issued 74 traffic citations in March with no drivers license accounting for about one third. They investigated 29 traffic accidents with 8 persons injured. Postmaster Paul L Madison announces clerks and carriers positions open at Pecos post office. Applications must be submitted by April 26 using form 2479 AB.
A Pecos Buffaloes protest requests a formal apology from John Ben Sheppard after two buffalo at the Pecos Zoo reportedly used chips to gain prestige at an athletic event. The letter, signed by Terry Burns of the Pecos Chamber of Commerce, claims dignity and Western tradition were affronted.
Police reported three weekend wrecks in the city with no injuries in two cases. Four year old Bobby Ray Allen, son of Ruby Brooks, was struck at Fifth and Sunset by a car driven by Antonio Muniz Barrera at 7 30 p.m. Saturday and admitted to hospital with a facial cut and bruises. Barrera said the child unexpectedly ran into the street. Patrolman Ruben Gonzales investigated. A separate accident involved Lydia Mercado Morales and Victor Manuel Estrella in the 900 block of S Cedar and Ninth streets at 7 58 p.m. Saturday with no injuries.
Police report about 40 eight track stereo tapes taken from a trailer house in the back yard at 317 S. Sycamore St between 6 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Saturday. No suspects named.
Representing Pecos at the 55th annual West Texas Chamber of Commerce Convention in Abilene were Woody Ivy Charles Weinacht and Terry Burns chamber manager. Weinacht was elected to a three year term on the board of directors. Ivy serves on the board. Burl B Hulsey Jr of Fort Worth headed the newly elected 1973 74 officers slate as president and chief executive officer of Texas Electric Service Co.
Seven local students tested a computer setup on Wednesday. High school seniors David Stephens Mike Cravens Dietrich Nelle and Monya Hooker joined others for a hands on session.
The report itemizes March fines including 1000 dollars jail, 467.50 for drunk in car, 45 for simple assault and 22.50 for warrants. Traffic penalties include 30 for driving wrong side and 100 for disregard of stop sign. Chief Harold S. Wallace announces a 40 hour in service school for law enforcement at Fort Stockton April 27 from 1 to 5 pm. Instructors include local and regional officials. training funded by a Criminal Justice Grant. Total receipts 2632 dollars per Judge Pigman and others. trip sponsors noted. A computer demonstration at the West Texas Education Center discusses teletypewriter use and Basic programming. population projections cited.
Four Pecos FFA members earned a second place overall rating in livestock press range and wool judging at Sul Ross Alpine on April 7. Jimmy Martinez Davy Smith David Hess and Robert Harding competed in beef cattle swine and sheep judging with Smith second high individual Harding third Hess ninth. Pecos won first in beef cattle and fourth in sheep, plus a district judging second with Area contests at Texas Tech on April 21.
The calendar links three major faiths with events: Christians enter the second day of Holy Week, Jews prepare for Passover at sundown, and Muslims observe the Prophet Mohammed’s birth anniversary. Roman Catholics carry olive branches and palms in observance.
Pecos churches began Holy Week services with First Baptist staging Celebrate Life during a crowded Sunday program and ecumenical noon services at First Methodist. Palm Sunday events continued in Jerusalem and Rome with crowds, security, and papal blessings as Passover and Mohammed’s Birthday are observed across the region.
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