Common Market Threatens Trade Retaliation Over Nixon Surcharge
The European Common Market warned that Nixon's 10 percent import surcharge and dollar gold suspension could undo Kennedy Round tariff gains and hurt international trade. Brussels ministers planned a cabinet session with France West Germany Italy and Britain to discuss a unified response and possible currency floating measures.
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Rodney Pinder
Associated Press
London
European Common Market
Nixon
Common Market
Executive Commission
Brussels
America
Europe
Tokyo
Common Market Commission
U.S
Britain
France
West Germany
Netherlands
Italy
Belgium
Luxembourg
United States
Japan
Canada
Sweden
Eisaku Sato
Tokyo Exchange
Fletcher promoted to private first class at Ft. Sill
George E. Fletcher aged 21 is promoted to private first class after completing the eight week basic field artillery Cannoneer course at the U S Army Field Artillery Training Center Ft Sill Oklahoma He is the son of Mr and Mrs George C Fletcher of 701 S Cypress Sr His wife Lorene resides at 2033 Alamo St.
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George E. Fletcher
George C. Fletcher
S. Cypress Sr
U.S. Army Field Artillery Training Center
Ft. Sill
Okla
Lorene
Alamo St
Osorio Denies Barnes Involvement In Texas Stock Scandal
In SEC testimony Osorio calls an allegation that Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes paid for banking bills a damned lie. He says Barnes provided only procedural help to pass the 1969 Sharpstown bill and notes a later $60,000 bank loan was unrelated to the bill. Barnes faces SEC questions but not named as a defendant in the suit.
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Dallas
Frank Sharp
Ben Barnes
Texas
John Osorio
Securities and Exchange Commission
Dallas News
SEC
James Sims
Osorio
Sharp
Barnes
Sims
Dallas Bank & Trust
Sharp’s
National Bankers Life Insurance Co
NBL
Tim Timmins
J. Quincy Adams
Timmins
Senate
Frank Sharp Barnes
Government agency winded by wage freeze rules guidance
Washington AP reports the Office of Emergency Preparedness Pedeled to offer Thursday or Friday a set of comprehensive guidelines for Nixon’s wage price freeze. Officials admit lack of clear rules has caused confusion with conflicting answers from agencies and unclear advice on pay raises and local government topics.
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U.S
London
Washington
Office of Emergency Preparedness
Nixon
E. V.W. Jones
OEP
Arnold Weber
Office of Management and Budget
Beauchamp Completes Army Field Sill Course
Lanny R. Beauchamp 22, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond W Beauchamp of Hackberry Sr, completes a course at the U S Army Field Sill Okla gaining skills as a howitzer crewman. He learned ammunition handling fuse setting charge preparation communications and maintenance.
FNB Pecos advances on computer bookkeeping upgrade
First National Bank of Pecos moves toward full computer processing with September 1 conversion date. About 90 percent of customers use encoded checks. Savings accounts will accrue interest from October 1 and year end 1099 tax forms mailed. Equipment includes IBM 1260, LeFebvre Chex Pediter, and Burroughs encoders. Private First Class Israel P Sarabia, 24, completed 16 weeks training at Ft Ord and earned a 1976 Sul Ross State University degree. Lone Kermit man Lonnie Ray Williams, 39, remains jailed on statutory rape charges.
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Army
Israel P. Sarabia
Lilia P. Sarabia
Grace
Bois D’arc
Pecos
Volunteer Army
Ft. Ord
Calif
Sul Ross State University
First National Bank of
First National Bank
LeFebvre
Chex-Pediter
Burroughs
Lonnie Ray Williams
Kermit
Reeves County
Justice of Peace
J. F. Hightower
Red Bluff Lake
Lightning Knocks Out Pecos Telephones Amid Rainfall
Rain fell in Pecos with recordings by KIM Radio showing .92 inches and .28 inches in nearby areas. The majority of Pecos telephones were out of service 6 to 11 p.m. after lightning struck a power generator and batteries, according to West Texas Telephone Company manager Ron Killion.
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Pecos
Kim
Neil Prewits
Swig
Cayanosa
Ron Killion
West Texas Telephone Company
Theft of Infant Swing Leaves Pecos Baby Without Comfort
Four month old Tommy Dale Vines and his parents report the loss of a Swing a matic infant swing from a home at 1517 Morris Street while the family was briefly away at lunch at 1561 Morris Street. The theft occurred between 12 30 and 1 30. The parents request return of the swing with no questions asked.
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Pecos
Tommy Dale Vines
Tommy Vines
Morris St
Learning Center opens with child daytime program
Open house set for Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Pre School Learning Center at 1602 W Third St. The center, opened yesterday, offers day care for ages 3-10 with kindergarten classes starting Sept. 7. Owner Mrs Ailene Hefner outlines a broad curriculum and plans to serve 100 children with room for expansion in a 4200 square foot building.
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Kelly Sherrill
Bobbie Stevens
Ailene Hefner
Presbyterian Kindergarten
W. Third St
Terry Sherrill
Jane Huckaby
Waurice Bartlett
Hefner
Huckaby
Bartlett
World Series schedule announced for Pecos Pony League
The Pecos Pony League reveals game times for the World Series. Opening tonight features Denver versus Mexico, followed by Euclid against Mononegahlea. Pecos faces Puerto Rico in the first game tomorrow with Orange taking on Hawaii in game two. Kim Radio will provide inning reports from Washington, with Lynn Owens, Pecos official scores keeper, relaying results after each inning.
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Peccos Pony
Lynn Owens
Pecos
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Dave Pattison
Congressional
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Lanny R. Beauchamp
Raymond W. Beauchamp
Hackberry Sr
U. S. Army Field Artillery Training Center
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Sarabia
Volar
Moore
Kermit Man
New Life Singers
Calvary Baptist Church
McAllen
First Baptist Church
Glorieta Baptist Assembly
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