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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1973
Page
1
The House passed a one year extension of Nixon price control authority 293 to 114 with wide discretion for the president. Administration aides hint at possible new freezes or tighter controls as consumer prices rise and the Senate must join in a final conference.
U S warplanes resume bombing Laos as North Vietnamese and Pathet Lao forces overrun a town and outposts. Pentagon witnesses call the action a serious cease-fire violation while Nixon stresses a strong American reaction to further aggression.
V C Buck Renshaw manager of Southern Union Gas Co was saluted for 30 years of accident free service at Monahans safety awards. Eddie McAnally noted district offices Crane McCamey Pecos Monahans logged 160000 miles and 50000 man hours without accidents. Summers received recognition for major contribution to the record as others were honored for a safe year.
Secretary of State Mark W. White Jr says all presently commissioned Notaries Public must file a new oath and bond with the County Clerk and pay the fee for the June 1 1973 to June 1 1975 term. Renewing Notaries must act between May 1 and May 15 1973 and new applicants by May 14 1973. The County Clerk issues forms and forwards applications to the Secretary of State.
In Comanche Texas a 16 year old girl from Brownwood State Home for Girls is in custody for questioning after a seven year old boy named Erick Green was found strangled. The boy’s mother found him and his four year old sister tied and gagged with rag. A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday.
North Vietnam warned that renewed U S bombing in Laos and South Vietnamese offensives into Cambodia risk a major new wave of war. Lao and Vietnamese reports claim civilian casualties and treaty violations while Laos and Saigon note fighting easing since the cease fire with 85 violations in the prior 24 hours.
Thunderstorms swept much of Texas bringing rainfall totals around half an inch at many spots and up to three inches per hour in Val Verde County. Port Arthur reported a tornado sighting but no damage. flood warnings and high water affected Jefferson and Orange counties as well as areas along the Guadalupe River from Cuero to Victoria. Easter recess and report card timing planned as schools adjust for holidays.
Five PHS students faced Municipal Court on a misdemeanor for painting obscene words on three cars Friday night. They pled guilty and were fined 27.50 each with restitution ordered. Cars belonging to Carol Casimir Debbie Bryan and Laura Allen were tagged in red and gold spray paint. Ages ranged from 16 to 18. Police Chief Gene Martin said offenders chose municipal court over juvenile court.
Pecos Junior High held Crazy Day with costumes and a best dressed list chosen from each homeroom. Winners named include Rena Stickels, Kevin Dean, Jack Brookshire, Dolores Parks, Steve Lauderdale, Sylvia Flores, Jessie Hignojos, Brenda Martinez, and many others across grades 7 through 8.
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