Kissinger Visit Prompts Strong Israeli Airport Security
Israel mounts its tightest airport security against protests and threats as Kissinger arrives to push a Sinai accord with Egypt. Border troops and police man Ben-Gurion ahead of Kissinger. Simcha Dinitz arrived, noting points need clarification while Dayan opposes the plan. Washington says Kissinger still faces doubts about reaching 90 percent certainty of success.
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Barry Schweid
Associated Press
Henry A. Kissinger
Sinai
Israel
Egypt
Ben-Gurion International Airport
Kissinger
Richard M. Nixon
Jerusalem
Haifa
Lebanon
Washington
Simcha
Dinitz
Defense
Moshe Dayan
West Texas staying power amid dry vastness and sun
The piece argues West Texans endure despite arid, flat desert conditions due to three factors: Wide Open Space Syndrome, climate, and friendly people. It contrasts newcomers' discomfort with locals' unchanged roots, noting long-standing communities, persistence, and uniquely open highways where strangers greet one another.
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Pecos
West Texas
West
Texas
East
Michigan
Minnesota
Arizona
Houston
Odessa College extension classes in Pecos await enrollment
About 100 people attended the Pecos high school to register for Odessa College extension courses including English 131 Spanish 131 History 231 Math 131 Economics 232 Government 231 and Law Enforcement 134 235. Four classes lack enough students to run while eight are ready with space for more. Students who did not sign up Tuesday can still enroll by calling Mrs David Northcutt at 445-3694. No classes will be held on Labor Day September 1.
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Odessa College Extension Service
Pecos
Odessa
David Northcutt
Pecos District Opens Registration for 1975-76 School Year
Pecos Barstow Toyah schools begin 1975-76 registration Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. Enrollment checks and attendance records start on day one with students not required to stay all day. No lunches Tuesday. Pecos High freshmen orientation Friday followed by light periods to locate classrooms. Elementary registration requires a $2 semester fee for supplies. first graders’ parents reminded to bring child’s records.
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Pecos-Barstow- Toyah
Pecos High
Orien
Ele
Mentary
Pecos Officials Form West Texas Amtrak Committee
Pecos representatives attended an Amtrak meeting in Big Spring to discuss service from El Paso to Fort Worth and beyond. The group formed a West Texas Amtrak committee with Big Spring mayor Wade Choate elected chairman, aiming for a proven experimental route or state matching grant, while local officials voiced support.
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Ray Powell
Chamber of Commerce
John Charles Fonville
Big Spring
Pecos
el Paso
Ft. Worth
West Texas
Wade Choate
Atlanta
Georgia
Dallas
Fort Worth
Southern Pacific
West Coast
Powell
Plish
Dick White
Lions Club
Rep. White
Bill Pigman
Reeves County sale for Children with Learning Disabilities event
ACLD sale set for August 22 and 23 in the old Boys Club Building East Hwy 80 from 9 to 6. Proceeds support films on detection and education of learning disability children and a library book collection with Reeves County Library. Donations urged including clothing and household items. Contact organizers for contributions and visits.
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Reeves County Association For Children
Boys’ Club
East Hwy
Ed Robinson
Association For Children With Learning Disabilities
Rcacld
Reeves County Library
Robinson
Daraliene Smith
Ruby Lewis
Pecos Chamber Plans Programs and Fair Upgrades
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce Board chaired by President Paul Randolph reviewed progress on the new office with finances tight but solvable if city funding and bills align. Plans included the Davis Mountain Sign repair, a potential Pecos Bill portrait project, fair expansion with Sept 8 booth reservations, and a first annual Judge Roy Bean Showdown golf tourney Oct 25-26 to boost town publicity and funds.
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Paul Randolph
Pecos Chamber of Commerce
Bill Hubbs
Hubbs
Rediger
New Jersey
Terry Burns
Pecos
Foster
Golf
Bill Wilson
Roy Bean
CLC to Start Classes Here Next Monday
Pecos welcomes Christian Learning Center at 1602 W Third St as public schools open doors for pre kindergarten through sixth grade. The Aug 27 start marks inclusion of special learning seminars and a focus on motor coordination and visual perceptual training across grades. Registration is set for Monday per director Jack Webb.
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Christian Learning Center
Third St
Pecos
Jack Webb
Property valuations rise in Pecos-Barstow-Toyah district
Valuations increased by 585 540 lifting district total to 165 194 301 and 165 779 841 for 1975 76. Superintendent Ray Whitley announced the rise as board met for the budget hearings. Local tax rate climbs to 1 92 per 100 assessed value with 40 percent assessment to fund a 7 million dollar budget and 64 percent state share.
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Pecos-Barstow- Toyah
T.Y. Pickett
Midland
Ray Whitley
Kubiack
Dolph Briscoe
Texas
Richmond earns BBA degree at ASU amid residency mixup
James Thomas Richmond of Pecos is among Angelo State University summer graduates. Although listed as a San Angelo resident, he earned a BBA degree alongside other summer graduates. Richmond is son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Richmond of 1700 Hackberry.
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James Thomas
Tommy) Richmond
Pecos
Angelo State University
ASU
San Angelo
Tommy
Jimmy Richmond
Hackberry
Richmond
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Dale Mount
Marcos Martinez
A.B. Nail
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W.H. Harris
Texaco
Don Hubbard
Gulf Oil Corp
É Que
Paso
By John Pitts
Pecos District
Amtrak
Amtrack
Chamber
John Rediger
Davis Mountain
Kent
Ramsey
Doug Mires
A.B. Foster Jr
Agriculture Committee
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