Cambodian capital surrenders to Khmer Rouge victory
White flags flutter in Phnom Penh as Khmer Rouge forces take control after a 32 month siege ending five years of war. Cambodian leaders speak of neutral nonaligned governance and humane trials while Saigon reports easing fighting in South Vietnam.
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Cambodia
Paris
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Seng
United States
Saigon
South Vietnam
Xuan Loc
Mekong
Tonle Sap
National Unity
Sihanouk
Hem Ket Dara
Information Ministry
Senate adopts farm price bill amidst veto talk
The Senate approved without debate a House-Senate conference bill to raise major crop and dairy price supports this year. It now goes to the House next week. White House aides reiterated Ford's intent to veto despite conferees’ objections.
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Secret congressional report says Vietnam irretrievable
A secret congressional report labels the South Vietnamese military position as irretrievable and accuses U S Ambassador Graham Martin of delaying evacuations. President Ford cites possible stabilization with Congress approving 722 million dollars in military aid, and orders evacuation of nonessential Americans. A 250 million humanitarian aid request awaits House action. Ford notes “too fluid” conditions and aims to keep in Saigon only those with responsibility while seeking a negotiated settlement.
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United States
Cambodian Premier Flees Phnom Penh by Helicopter
Cambodian Premier Long Boret and top officials fled Phnom Penh in a helicopter as the city surrendered to the Khmer Rouge. TheKyodo report from Phnom Penh notes the escape followed the surrender and concerns about the fate of leadership and government in exile.
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Kyodo News Service
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Pecos candidate reflects on campaign defeat and duty to press on
A Pecos writer recounts losing a city council race after a brief tenure in town. He admits mixed feelings about election urgency, notes water shut off during campaigning, and says defeat remains bitter yet he will continue using his column to propose ideas and seek public feedback. He emphasizes the need for an informed public to drive action.
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Pecos
Great Western observes golden anniversary year Pecos office
Great Western Finance Company marks its golden anniversary with Pecos among 40 Texas offices. The local office at 201 S Oak St employs four people including manager Thomas Arbuthnot and staff Rosa Guerrero and Mary Wood. The parent company is Texas owned and has no out of state offices. The Pecos office has been in its current facility for 15 years. Public invited to visit for a chat about financial needs.
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Great Western Finance Company
S. Oak St
Thomas Arbuthnot
J.B. Gibson
Rosa Guerrero
Mary Wood
Uniform assessing system approved in tax committee
In Austin the House Tax Committee approved by a 12 to 0 vote a bill to create a uniform state wide system for assessing property for taxation. Sponsor Rep. Wayne Peveto said the measure must be debated next week and argued it is essential for reforming school finance as aid would be based on district market value. County appraisers would conduct assessments using comptroller guidelines, eliminating many local offices while governments set rates and valuation ratios. the comptroller would audit for uniformity.
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Pecos High Band Earns Division II Ratings in UIL
Pecos High School Eagle band earned second division ratings in the UIL competition held in Midland on Tuesday and Wednesday. The ensemble performed in the concert band and symphonic band categories with Mona han s and Fort Stockton bands also achieving high ratings. Under director Bill Carrico Pecos bands consistently win awards, while Kermit and Andrews earned second place in both divisions and Ector took third and fourth in the two events.
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Eagle Band
Evie Wilson
Cindy Scott
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Pecos High School Eagle Band
Monahans
Fort Stockton
Bill Carrico
Pecos
Kermit and Andrews
Ector
Pecos Receives Monthly State Sales Tax Rebate
Pecos will receive 9016.55 dollars as its share of state sales tax checks totaling 16.1 million. State Comptroller Bob Bullock announced a new monthly rebate system replacing the prior quarterly method, with first checks mailed April 15 to about 500 Texas towns. Some towns, including Toyah and others, wait until rebates reach 500 dollars.
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Pecos
Bob Bullock
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Texas
Balmorhea
Monahans
Odessa
Ford delays rail strike by 60 days
President Ford invoked emergency procedures under the Railway Labor Act delaying a threatened 60 day strike by the Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks. A three member fact finding board will investigate for 30 days, with further 30 days for negotiators to reach an agreement. The union remains free to strike after the 60 day period.
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Ford
Brotherhood of Railway and
Railway Labor Act
House rejects agency shop bill in Texas House
The Texas House defeated an agency shop measure 96 to 37 on a tabling motion led by Rep. Richard Geiger. Supporters argued it would curb “free riding” by requiring non union workers to pay for union services, while opponents warned of forced dues.
ERA Rejected by North Carolina House in 62 57 Vote
The North Carolina House defeated the Equal Rights Amendment 62 to 57, ending a chance for ratification this year. ERA supporters had hoped for favorable votes in 1975 from states including Florida Missouri and Illinois. With NC's loss only 34 states have approved and the March 1979 ratification deadline looms.
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Missouri
Illinois
Meeting in God’s house spurs humane living
A devotional urging gathering in the house of God as essential for society and individual virtue. The message cites Nehemiah 6 10 and argues that without communal worship humanity would remain barbaric, warning that no family or person can forsake such meetings without loss.
Scorching 97 tops state readings across West Texas
The near summer weather dominated much of Texas on Wednesday with readings above 95 in Midland Odessa and an early low of 49. Across the state, temperatures ranged from 75 in Brownsville to 58 in Dalhart as warm southerly winds continued and showers appeared in some areas.
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