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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1973
Page
1
Tornado Watch Expands Through Texas and Arkansas
The Associated Press reports 72 counties under a tornado watch after two tornadoes damaged Texarkana and a funnel cloud was sighted west of Waco. Dallas faced flash floods with a traffic death. crews warned of hail and damaging winds through 3 p.m. with continuing threats across a broad region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Texas
Texarkana
McLennan County
Waco
National Weather Service
del Rio
Tyler
Dallas
Wallace Jerry
Louisiana
Arkansas
Mississippi
Panhandle Plains
West Texas
Oklahoma
Shamrock
Panhandle
Abilene
Wilmeth
Dublin
Stephenville
Coleman
Odessa
Midland
Lubbock
South Plains
Cleburne
U.S. 67
Bowie
Fiddler's Contest Growth Prompts Bandstand Idea
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce Tourist Division discussed a bandstand at the city park to promote the Old Fiddler's Contest. The proposal from the Country Music Jamboree Association was reviewed during Friday's session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Country Music Jamboree Association
Pecos Fourth of July plans include fiddle contest prize boost
John Rediger says Pecos Rodeo expansion aims to attract fiddlers with an added 100 dollars raising the fiddle winner prize to 250. Bandstand near volleyball court may host square dances. Pecos Trail Association discussion also noted. Weather notes report heavy Texas storms with widespread rainfall and damage across several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
John Rediger
Burns
Arthur Terry
Leslie Woodard
C.E. Carlson
James Locker
Hospital files against debtors in Reeves County
Reeves County Memorial Hospital has filed twenty one delinquent debt cases in County Court and fourteen in county justice courts. Attorney W. F. Leigh said cases are in alphabetical order and cover unpaid accounts with no payment response. He urged debtors to contact the hospital to arrange partial or monthly payments before judgment, noting interest and costs can nearly double the amount owed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County Memorial Hospital
W. F. Leigh
Leigh
Pauline Drew
Hospital Board of Managers
Man killed as heater explodes on highway work site
A 45 year old man, Jay Gordon McGranahan of Houston, was killed Monday when a large gas heater he was lighting exploded at 2 p.m. at Pioneer Natural Gas Co on the Cayanosa Highway. He worked for Randall Corporation and was involved in construction at the gas company. Pecos ambulance took the body to Pecos Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Natural Gas Co
Cayanosa Highway
Jay Gordon McGranahan
Houston
Randall Corporation
Gas Company
Pecos
Pecos Funeral Home
Eruptions leave Williamsburg a ghost town in gas disaster
Williamsburg Michigan becomes a near empty town as natural gas eruptions drive residents out. Sheriff Weiler warns of weeks to months before return while Amoco fights to plug a 6000 foot well and relief holes ease pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Mich
Traverse County
Richard Weiler
Weiler
Amco Production Co
Standard Oil of India
Amoco
B52s Attack Cambodian Targets Near Phnom Penh
American B52 bombers carried out heavy dawn strikes around Phnom Penh targeting Communist troop positions 11 to 26 miles southeast along Highway 30 and Takeo. Cambodian forces claimed repulsed ground attacks with serious losses. casualties reported with no figures. Thailand pledged support for Lon Nol and U S policy while warning against possible escalation. Saigon offered to release 750 civilian prisoners unilaterally as talks stalled over prisoner exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Takeo
Bangkok
Thailand
Lon Nol
Kriangsak Chaman
Krangasak
South Vietnam
Saigon
Break-ins Investigated by Pecos Police
Two breaking and entering incidents and a theft were reported Monday. Continental Oil Co owned by Kesey Brothers at 210 E A St was entered at 8 40 p m Sunday when a tool was used to pry the front door lock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Pecos
Continental Oil Co
Kesey Brothers
E. A St
Pecos
June Ann Hilsinger
el Paso
Holmes Oil Co
H.S. Holmes
Arturo Valeriano
N. Elm St
Johnny P. Hernandez
Orange St
Maria D. Munoz
E. Fourth
Mulberry Streets
Pecos Police Log Details Crashes and Miscellaneous Thefts
A Pecos police report lists one car collision, two single vehicle mishaps, a fire at Pecos Picker and Tractor Co, a burglary at GSI office, a pool hall money box theft, and a shopping billfold theft. It also notes a Pecos Archery Club meeting to finalize weekend tournament plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Chesney
Sixth St
Safeway
Pecos Archery Club
Rodeo Association to Hold Meeting
The Pecos Rodeo and Fair Association will hold a 5 p.m. Wednesday meeting at KIU radio offices. All board members and interested persons are urged to attend as plans are made for the annual Fourth of July Rodeo and related activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Rodeo and Fair Association
KIU
Pecos Boy's Club Seeks Furnishings and Members
The Pecos Boy's Club requests donated tables chairs games books and magazines for its new Third Street building. Membership is $1 a year and can be earned by those unable to pay. Call 5 4031 or contact board members to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Boy’s Club
Third St
Science Club Tours Dallas Industries
Pecos High School Science Club visited Dallas to study automation as part of a year long program. Members Cathy Brantley David Stephens Worth Ross Tom Meath Mark Smith Ellen Youngblood Tony Jares and Stephen Bates attended with sponsors Mrs. Carolyn McNeil and Mrs. Julia Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Bates
Pecos High School
Dallas
Cathy Brantley
David Stephens
Worth Ross
Tom Meath
Mark Smith
Ellen Youngblood
Tony Jares
Carolyn McNeil
Julia Ross
Mike Hartmann
Larry Sloane
Science Club
Nancy Box
Janice Brownfield
Lloyd Chappell
Juan Portillo
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Weather Service
Forth
Childress
Amarillo
Wichita Falls
Longview
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San Antonio
Victoria
Pecos Savings and Loan Association
Fifth and
Cypress Streets
Pierce and Lacey
S.V. Smith
Oasis Builders
Kermit
Cambodian
Viet Cong
Pecos Picker and Tractor Co
GSI
Stafford and
Toliver Streets
Rodeo Association
Boy’s Club
Dallas Industries
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
General Motors Assembly Plant
St. Paul’s Hospital
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