US completes Saigon pullout after delayed helicopter evacuation
The United States ends its Vietnam involvement as 81 U S helicopters and Marines evacuate remaining Americans from Saigon. The Pentagon reported the mission delayed about an hour by an unexplained order, while President Ford ordered the withdrawal.
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Fred S. Hoffman
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
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Vietnam
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Saigon
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Moonlight bargains draw Pecos shoppers to late stores
Pecos merchants keep doors open from 7 to 10 p.m. with Penneys Anthonys Good Year Woolworth The Window Box Sprouse Reitz offering special values for Mother's Day Father’s Day and graduations. Sprouse Reitz invites staff and customers to wear pajamas for extra bargain fun as local ads in Monday and today’s Enterprise spotlight the events.
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Penneys
Anthonys
Goodyear
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the Window Box
Sprouse Reitz
Pecos Bicentennial Rodeo Parade Set for July 2
Jay Dycus leads Pecos bicentennial parade plans with theme floats antique cars and other entries. Floats judged on theme originality and workmanship by three judges all entries must list theme sponsor and Golden Girl if in that division. Call chamber for theme authorization and entry conforming to the bicentennial theme urged for local businesses.
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Pecos
Jay Dycus
Chamber of Commerce
Dycus
Spring settles into routine across Texas weather report
Spring has settled into its usual pattern with the Far West hot and dry while eastern areas stay wet and cooler. A stationary cool front moves through Central Texas producing thunderstorms as Pecos and the Far West remain warm and dry.
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Far West
Pecos
Associated Press
Rio Grande Valley
Hill Country
Pflugerville
Austin
Wimberly
Paris
Laredo
Linkletter to speak on drug abuse in Odessa
Odessa grows a talk by Art Linkletter on drugs presented by the Junior Service League at Ector County Coliseum. He recounts his 1968 tragedy when his daughter Diane died after LSD exposure, framing a personal fight against drug abuse. Admission is free, with the program set for 8 p.m. Thursday.
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Odessa
Junior Service League
Art Linkletter
Linkletter
Diane
Ector County Coliseum
Marines Halt Vietnamese Trying to Enter Embassy
USS helicopters evacuated the last 800 to 900 Americans from Saigon as Marines and civilians fought Viet Namese trying to scale the 10 foot embassy wall. At Tan Son Nhut Airport guards fired on evacuees while fighter bombers provided air cover. Vice President Huyen urged a cease fire and said talks with Viet Cong continued but no political decision was reached. President Ford ordered the airlift after Duong Van Minh called for all Americans to leave within 24 hours.
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George Esper
Associated Press
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USS
Tan Son Nhut
America
U.S
Nguyen van Huyen
Huyen
Optimists to treat youngsters with magic at Pecos HS
Pecos Morning Optimists sponsor an evening of magic for children from one to 100 at Pecos High School. Carmen the Magician will perform feats for free admission for Pecos children with or without a ticket. Adults pay $2.
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Pecos High School
Carmen the Magician
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Pecos
County summons 79 jurors for Reeves County court
Reeves County court officials released a list of 75 county residents who may serve on the jury panel. Jurors must report by 10 a.m. May 5 for petit jury duty. Names include Alicia Muro Valles, Rita Carrasco, Armando Esparza, Maria Elena Garcia, and Elmer L. Jones Sr among others.
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Reeves County Court
Youngster struck by car on N Oak Street injures boy
A 10 year old boy, Nolberto Legardo, sustained minor leg wounds after being struck by a car driven by Rafael Orosco in the 200 block of N Oak Street Saturday. He and the vehicle were off the roadway when backed into the bay. Police logged four weekend accidents with two more injuries reported Friday and two no-injury crashes.
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Rafael Orosco
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Doan
Josephone Muro
Hickory St
Robert Rodriguez
Seventh St
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Muro
Fifth St
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Eddy St
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