Citizens split over high school swimming pool plan
A Pecos survey of 25 residents shows varied opinions on building a school pool. Some urge funding for children’s athletics, taxes, and facility needs while others oppose more tax burdens or question prioritization. Many weigh education benefits against costs and tennis priorities.
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Pecos
A Sur
Mildred Jones
Washington
Ken Garlitz
M.H. Hoover
Adams
James Joiner
S. Park
Frank Grier
S. Cherry
Nixon resignation seen as irrevocable decision
Providence Journal Bulletin cites a reliable source stating President Nixon has made an irrevocable decision to resign for the national interest. The report notes Vice President Ford and White House staff were informed, as resignation talks and impeachment pressures rise amid disclosures about Nixon’s Watergate actions and withholding information from Congress.
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Providence
R.I
Nixon
Providence Journal-Bulletin
Journal-Bulletin
Gerald R. Ford
Washington
White House
Alexander M. Haig Jr
FBI
Congress
UTPB van visits Pecos to enroll students
The UT Permian Basin mobile unit arrives in Pecos at the First National Bank lot to recruit. faculty will discuss degree plans and on-spot enrollment possible with transcript. A 10 minute slide show highlights Phase I campus and Mesa design. free refreshments and discounted Midland Cub tickets offered. Helmbach, wanted in Yuma, was picked up. awaiting confirmation on warrant status.
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UT Permian Jornada
Pecos
UTPB
First National Bank
William Michael Helm- Bach
Yuma
Ariz
Robert Diaz
Helmbach
Arizona
University of Texas
Permian Basin
UTEP
Mesa
UTPRB
Midland Cub
GOP senators urge President to resign office without delay
Republican senators urge President Nixon to resign amid Watergate. Senator Edward Brooke notes messages sent to Nixon with no evident response. Senate leaders say resignation remains a viable option and impeachment considerations linger. HouseSpeaker Albert says impeachment could proceed to define the case regardless of resignation.
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GOP
Carl P. Leabsdorf
Associated Press
Washington
Nixon
Sen
Edward Brooke
R-Mass
Pecos High yearbook staff attends Texas Tech seminar
Five Pecos High yearbook staff members attended a week-long seminar on the Texas Tech campus. Connie Kesey, Monya Hooker, Kristi Kesey, Kent Holiday, Doug Faulkner, and Irene Turk participated with Dr. Ralph Sellmeyer directing the Southwestern Council of Student Publications workshop. Kristi Kesey earned third runner-up in Miss Workshopper. Monya Hooker won outstanding layout. thirty contestants entered. The group plans the 1975 Eagle and will soon solicit advertising subscriptions.
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Pecos High
Texas Tech
Pecos
Connie Kesey
Monya Hooker
Kristi Kesey
Kent Holiday
Doug Faulkner
Irene Turk
Southwestern Council of
Ralph Sellmeyer
Department of Journalism
Jean Finley
Taylor Publishing Co
Dallas
Stolen Marfa Car Recovered with Narcotics Inside
Pecos police recovered a car stolen last week from Jessie Rojas of Marfa. A Ford found at the Security State Bank lot contained morphine pills and a key under the seat. Marfa police advise the suspect may be linked to a Sunday pharmacy break in.
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Marta
Pecos
Robert Diaz
Security State Bank
Jessie Rojas
Marfa
Widespread rainfall brings relief across Texas drought areas
A second day of widespread rainfall eased drought and heat across Texas with heavy showers and thunderstorms boosting moisture in many counties. Cotulla saw 3.75 inches triggering flash flood warnings while districts in Dimmit Maverick and Zavalla reported urban and stream flooding alerts. Temperatures fell to the 60s and 70s in many places as rain dwindled in the northwest.
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Pecos
Associated Press
la Salle
Cotulla
Texas
Dimmit
Maverick
Zavalla
Midwest
Wisconsin
Gulf
Atlantic Coast
Rocky Mountain
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Kenneth Gillespie
Orleander
Robert George Fritzler
Monahans
Patricial Guereo Davidson
Fort Worth
Davidson
Marie Lujan
Mesquite
Ramon Garcia
Cypress
Harry Clinton
N. Alamo
C.N. Overton
S. Cypress
Antonio Segovia
S. Ash
Joy Ferguson
Eugene Riefgraf
S. Bois d'Arc
Pablo B. Garcia
S. Oak
Rosalinda Rodriguez
Vernon
Tive
Ford
Haig
Paul Miltich
Miltich
Utpb van
Brooke
Senate
Scott
Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
House
Carl Albert
Albert
House Judiciary Committee
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Merkel
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