Recount Keeps Reynolds in President Post on April 5 Vote
A recount of the April 5 school board election affirmed Dr. Elvin Reynolds as the winner and president after no reversible error, with incumbent Paul Williams leading the ticket and Reynolds second. Alton Hughes directed the recount with Louis Tellez and Ben Matta assisting, and Flores had requested the recount after losing by 29 votes. Reynolds had already taken the oath of office and remained in the president role following the tally.
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Alton Hughes
Louis Tellez
Richard Lynch
Lynch
Isabel Flores
Elvin Reynolds
Ben Matta
Reynolds
Isabel D. Flores
Hughes
Paul Williams
No-Win War in Vietnam Costs and Fallout
For the first time in U.S. history a war had no victory objective and the Vietnam conflict, lasting over two decades, cost 135 billion dollars and 55,000 American lives. The piece laments political fallout, damaged morale, and failed aims, noting Cambodia and South Vietnam declines, rising public distrust, and Barry Goldwater’s verdict that the war was a waste.
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United States of America
United States
Vietnam
U.S
Midland
Cambodia
South Vietnam
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Armando Gil Completes Police Academy Training Class
Patrolman Armando Gil of the Pecos police force is among 22 graduates of the fifth session at Per mian Basic Law Enforcement Academy in Midland. The 240 hour course covered law criminal investigations patrol procedures defensive tactics and community relations.
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Armando Gil
Pecos Police Force
Permian Basic Law Enforcement Academy
Midland
Cost of living rise smallest in two years
The March rise in consumer prices was three tenths of a percent, the smallest increase in nearly two years. Food prices fell for the first time in eight months led by beef eggs and sugar while many nonfood items and services climbed more slowly. Wholesale prices also fell for four consecutive months signaling a broader slowdown.
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Washington
Labor Department
Pecos High senior wins regional shorthand title at Odessa
Pecos High School senior Eve Wilson captured first place in shorthand at a regional UIL contest held at Odessa College. Debaters David Nowell and Rodney Sparkman earned alternates on the winning debate team after their group qualified at a nearby Kermit UIL meet. Local students also competed in other events including one-act play about the recession’s impact on the economy.
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Pecos High School
Eve Wilson
Odessa College
David Nowell
Rodney Sparkman
Kermit
Andrews
School finance reform setback noted in Texas House
In Austin AP reports a House subcommittee labeled reforms a Bandaid approach to the school finance system. Chairman Herman Adams proposes six changes toward a middle ground between weightings and more money, including market value use for local aid. Four Sul Ross students were injured in a Pecos roll over near Verhalen.
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Briscoe
Texas
Oil profits down for first quarter
Four of the nation’s biggest oil firms report lower first quarter earnings amid a worldwide recession and higher taxes. Exxon posts an 11.1 percent drop to 590 million dollars, Texaco down 66 percent to 78.4 million, Standard Oil of Indiana off 36 percent to 146.2 million, and Gulf Oil down to 1.95 million.
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New York
Exxon Corp
Texaco, Inc
Standard Oil
Indiana
Gulf Oil
Exxon
Standard Oil Co
New Jersey
Jersey Standard
Texaco
Philadelphia
Maurice F. Granville
Standard of Indiana
Amoco
State theater installs automated projector
The State Theater has installed a fully automated Xetron projector, promised to give Pecos audiences brighter, sharper, and more reliable shows. Manager Allen Littlejohn notes reduced breakdowns and fewer interruptions, with the system featuring an Xeon lamp. Jim Cavenar of Mid-Contin ent Theater Supply assisted with the installation.
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Manuel Bersosa
Allen Littlejohn
Jim Cavenar
State Theater
Pecos
Mid-Con
Tinent
Littlejohn
Tax reports due April 30 for first quarter sales
Comptroller Bob Bullock reminded 225000 retail businesses that April 30 is the deadline for sending quarterly sales tax reports. Tardy returns mean trouble to both us and the taxpayer. Reports cover January to March. forms were mailed in March to all sales tax permit holders.
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Austin
Bob Bullock
Bullock
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Wilson
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
Maryland
Canada
Ford Administration
Retail Merchants Committee
Pecos Chamber of Commerce
Sul Ross University
Verhalen
DPS
Jerry Byrnes
Byrne
David Sharp
Nanda Dozier
Roy Amos Malphurs
el Paso
John Lees
Odessa Medical Center
Memorial Hospital
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