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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1973
Page
2
In Buenos Aires area Reuters reports left wing militants abducted Esso Campana refinery manager Victor Samuelson, 36, a Cleveland native, during lunch with 100 other workers. An Exxon spokesman said no ransom demand is known. The incident fuels fears foreigners may be targeted amid guerrilla activity.
South Vietnamese forces reclaim Kien Duc 90 miles northeast of Saigon and clear a key road junction at Dak Long enabling a convoy of 68 trucks carrying ammunition and fuel to Gia Nghia in the lower central highlands amid ongoing regional conflict and supply efforts.
W W Sonny McElroy and Howard Collier received awards from the Texas section of the American Range Society for excellent ranch work. The Hilton El Paso hosted a three day meeting. Attendees included Ralph McPherson and Delbert Mooney of Balmorhea Soil Conservation. Mrs Florence Mooney returned from a week with relatives in Illinois.
Mrs Riley S Parr 61 died November 30 in Midland Hospital after illness. Born November 12, 1912 in Marshall she lived in Pecos early, graduated Pecos High School and Sul Ross State College. Survived by widow Riley Parr, daughter Janis Parrish, cousin Toots Farnum. Memorials to Midland Diagnostic Cancer Clinic requested.
Mexico City rookie Ed Byman of Denver shot six under par 66 to take the first round lead in the $40,000 Mexican Open Tournament.
Washington AP reports Vice President Gerald R. Ford could become a principal Nixon aide as staff tensions rise. With Melvin Laird and Bryce Harlow planning resignations, Ford's 25 years in the House and Capitol Hill ties position him to fill the void and influence Congress, while Watergate strains press the White House. The Tangerine Bowl in Gainesville, Florida, Dec 22, carries Mizlou TV. Ford's role could stabilize a stressed staff.
Gerald R. Ford, 60, seasoned in the House, may exert greater influence in Congress than Spiro Agnew. Ford’s informal style and long ties to lawmakers at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue position him to steer Nixon’s legislative plans amid Democratic majorities and GOP restiveness over Watergate.
In Tucson Arizona two scientists describe a DIY solar heating system using wood polyethylene bags and air ducts that can heat rooms up to 90 degrees hotter than outside air. The unit, built in half a day for about 100 dollars, channels sun warmed air through bags on the ground or rooftop and back into the house.
New York AP reports First National City Bank lifted its prime rate to 10 percent, echoed by Bankers Trust and Citibank as experts link the move to overall economic growth and energy crisis pressures. Analysts note the rate tracks money market conditions and wholesale price trends across major banks.
Federal officials say 160 persons tied to 12 Gaines County farms may have bilked the government of about 4.75 million dollars in crop support. Investigators say records and yield histories inflated payments. letters notifying involved parties were sent, with names to be released. An ASCS committee and its executive director were suspended as investigations proceed.
In early New York trading, cotton futures No 2 gained with March May and July 1974 contracts limit up by ten dollars. Traders cited tight supplies and active buying as middling 1 16 inch spot cotton averaged 74.76 cents per pound across 11 markets. Midmorning quotes showed gains of 6.65 to 10 dollars per bale with March at 79.47, May 77.15, and July 75.35.
In New York the culture bus runs on weekends and holidays offering a $1 fare to visit multiple institutions. Riders may board and alight as they wish and the Transit Authority says the service has been an instant success.
A community notices page lists Pecos County events including a covered dish Christmas party at the Community Center, a Tri-K bake sale, and multiple club meetings such as Lions, TOPS, and the Modern Study Club. Also noted are the Reeves County Young Homemakers party, the Christmas Bazaar, and a New York stock market wrap with Dow up and oil embargo context.
The Pecos Enterprise published evenings Monday through Friday covers Reeves County. Newsstand price ten cents. carrier $1.75 per month or $21 yearly. Mail rates Reeves Ward Loving counties $1.75 monthly $21 yearly other counties/states $2 monthly $24 yearly. Associated Press member. local and dispatched news credited accordingly.
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