Bell officials face misconduct claims in San Antonio probe
Bell secretary states Gravitt made advances amid alleged misconduct by Bell officials. Louis Bailey testifies Ashley was fired after threats to sue and reputational harm. Investigators pursued rumors of sexual irregularities in San Antonio. Gravitt was informed Oct 9 1974 but not a target. Evidence limits discussed. probe linked to hotel room incident with Barnes present. Gravitt later provided information to the investigation.
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Bell
Louis Bailey
Southwestern Bell
Ashley
Bailey
Gravitt
San Antonio
Barnes
St. Louis
C.L. Todd
City opts for flat rate on employe payments
Pecos City Council meeting runs just over an hour as they approve a flat 1 percent unemployment contribution for former employees under the Texas Unemployment Act set to take effect January 1, 1978. City manager notes summer student eligibility for unemployment benefits.
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Pecos
Employment Commission
J.J. Maxey
Maxey
Sa Patrolmen
Doug Fernandez
Odessa
Reeves County
Wellfield
John Warner
Public Works
Jesus Muniz
Mike Miller
Ninth
Painter
Texas Municipal League
Alpine
Bill Moss
Bill
Offshore oil leases reinstated off New Jersey coast
The U S Court of Appeals unanimously reinstated a 1 13 billion sale of offshore oil and gas leases covering 876 750 acres located 47 to 92 miles off the New Jersey coast. Judges noted Interior Department safeguards to control hazards before pipeline and tanker operations and potential spills.
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New York
U.S. Court of Appeals
New Jersey
Walter R. Mansfield
Russell H. Smith
Edmund L. Palmieri
Long Island
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Emergency medical tech course offered in Pecos
Novices and experienced workers are invited to enroll in a 120 hour emergency medical technology course taught by Odessa College personnel in Pecos. Leo Elliott heads the proposed ambulance service and says the class requires 15 students. The two semester course covers 80 hours in class and 40 hours hospital training with college credit. No tuition due to a grant, but students pay about $20 for books and materials. Contact Elliott at 447-3573 evenings or 445-3754 during the day.
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Pecos
Odessa College
Elliott
Postal Service observes Labor Day schedule changes
The U S Postal Service will operate on a normal holiday schedule on September 5 in observance of Labor Day. No residential or business delivery or window service will be provided. Lock box and caller service vary by locale but are generally limited to main post office boxes. Special delivery and holiday collection service will be provided as usual.
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U.S. Postal Service
White to Visit Pecos in Constituents Outreach
Congressman Richard C. White plans a full day Monday in Pecos meeting residents and discussing issues. He will tour local offices, listen to constituent concerns, and address questions on federal programs and funding opportunities.
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Richard C. White
Pecos
Pecos Eagle Band Booster Club Plans First Meeting
Pecos Eagle Band Booster Club will hold its first meeting at 7 30 p m Monday in the Pecos High School band hall President David Dutch Over urges all members and non members to attend Plans for year projects include an enchilada supper on Sept 16 the equipment van purchase and committee appointments.
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Pecos Eagle Band Booster Club
Pecos High School
David Dutchover
Fall fair food booths limited to six groups
Fall fair organizers set the festival for October 6 to 8 with only six food booths. Richard San Roman elected chairman replacing Bill Moss. committee includes Bear Stroud Fannie Camp H L Ramsey John Lewis Martha Walker Monte Kesey Dan Gary. Parade livestock judging and cook off details announced with performers Margie Singleton and Leon Ashley.
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Richard San Roman
Bill Moss
Bear
Stroud
Fannie Camp
H.L. Ramsey
John Lewis
Martha Walker
Monte Kesey
Dan Gary
Ted Painter
Chamber
Bob Heth
Odessa
Walter Clendenen
Hugh Box
Ron Ethridge
Bear’ Stroud
Arriv
Pecos Men Recover From One Vehicle Roll Over
Two Pecos men, Robert Morris and John Roger Stevens, both 22, are reported in satisfactory condition after a Sunday one vehicle rollover on the Interstate 20 frontage road near Pyote. Morris suffered a head injury and Stevens multiple bruises. they were admitted to Odessa Medical Center Hospital.
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Pecos
Pyote
Robert Morris
John Roger Stevens
Morris
Odessa Medical Center Hospital
Stevens
Priscilla Davis Testifies About Pain Pill Use
Priscilla Davis testified in the capital murder case of her estranged husband Cullen Davis that she has taken up to 100 painkilling tablets weekly and used Percodan since a 1973 skiing accident. She said the shooting in 1976 led to larger quantities, but she stopped about two months ago, with defense lawyers pressing narcotics questions.
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Amarillo
Tex
Priscilla Davis
Cullen
Pee Wees Sign Up Monday At Prairie Dog Park
Pee Wee football registration is at 6 p m Monday in Prairie Dog Park. Boys in grades 3 4 5 and 6 who want to play should attend to receive a form. Teams will be assigned on site, according to Jimmy Bryant.
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Prairie Dog Park
Jimmy Bryant
Bryant
Nursing School Graduation At High School Cafeteria
Five nursing school graduates will receive their diplomas at 7 p.m. today in the high school cafeteria. Memorial Hospital administrator Mr. Langley will be guest speaker. Mary Rutledge teaches. Graduates are Lonnie Ephriam Hilda Henry Willie Mae Simmons Carole Walter and Eddie Jean Webb. Public invited.
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Langleys
Memorial Hospital
Mary Rutledge
Lonnie Ephriam
Hilda Henry
Willie Mae Simmons
Carole Walter
Eddie Jean Webb
Storm leaves Dallas dark in brief summer outage
A brief summer storm churned through Dallas suburbs Wednesday night knocking out power for about an hour. DeSoto reports a tornado touchdown near 6:30 p.m. in the northeast, with high winds and damage to portable buildings, patio furniture, and a department store.
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Associated Press
Dallas
DeSoto
Lancaster
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