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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1970
Page
3
Ozona defeated Pecos 9-1 in a playoff game ending Pecos Little League All-Stars bid for state. Cervantez earned the win with ten strikeouts, while Michael Avery took the loss with two strikeouts, relieved by Charles Weinacht who fanned four.
President Nixon travels to Denver to meet state officials assigned to oversee federal law enforcement grants. He aims to win backing for new anti crime legislation and bolster federal funding guidance. The talks focus on improving crime prevention measures and cooperation with state agencies.
A fire call to 1306 South Plum proved a grass blaze at a house corner. An indictment mislabel misidentified Bell Garage burglary as Gibson's Discount Center. the actual theft involved a 1970 Plymouth from Bell Garage, found stripped near the Pecos River. Nixon visits Colorado with LEAA officials as Ozona beats Pecos 9 1 in regional bid. Pecos girls take Good Sportsmanship trophy in state event. local thefts include radiators from cars, purse from a Ford, and a wheel and tire theft at Russell Flying Service.
Fugitives from a Texas prison, identified as John Francis Benzie and John E. Watson, were captured in connection with the murder of Mare Shall Miner, 23, during a Columbus Georgia restaurant holdup. A waitress Judy Head, 24, and hostage Willemina Carter, 60, were reported harmed as suspects allegedly fled to a residence after the crime.
Funeral services are pending at Griffin Funeral Home Hobbs New Mexico for Thomas Lamar Benson 47 who died at Memorial Hospital after a short illness He was a construction worker and lived at 1213 South Morris Hobbs Born December 9 1999
Congressman Richard C. White announces a $152,500 loan approval by the Farmers Home Administration to the Madera Valley Water Supply Corporation in Reeves County. The loan, combined with a $137,600 grant approved July, funds expansion to serve about 500 users. The loan runs forty years at five percent interest. Robert McNutt of Verhalen serves as president of the non profit group.
L. A. Weinacht of Balmorhea, a prominent Reeves County rancher, is seriously ill and hospitalized at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. He was transferred from Reeves County Memorial Hospital after admission Friday afternoon, with his family by his side.
Football season tickets are on sale at the Pecos High School business office per Lewis Cowart. Tickets are $6 per book for four home games on Oct. 2 Marfa Oct. 16 Seminole Oct. 30 Ft. Stockton and Nov. 13 Andrews. contact the office to reserve seats.
Pecos defeats El Paso All-Stars 2-1 in Abi lene, earning a spot in the state tournament in Lubbock. Donald Ray Walker earned the win with 15 strikeouts and two hits allowed, while Wade McLain led Pecos hitters at .666. First inning runs and key plays set the pace as Pecos advances.
Notice to call Circulation Department if newspaper not received by 9 60 p.m. The number provided is 445 5475 and delivery will be arranged.
The widow of Warrant Officer One William M. Harrison accepted a posthumous Military Merit Medal and Gallantry Cross with Palm from the Republic of Vietnam for his service. Harrison, of Pecos, was killed in Vietnam on February 6, 1969 while with the 134th Aviation Company at the 268th Battalion, 17th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade.
Hurricane Celia threatens Texas rice crops with strong winds and heavy rains. The coastal belt near Wharton County faces possible damage as the storm moves inland, with 10 percent harvest completed and mud hindering machinery. The Texas rice belt spans 7,000 acres. recent yields have averaged 22 to 28 bushels per acre and the 1968 crop value nears $100 million.
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