This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1973
Page
4
In Argentina a group of eight armed guerrillas seized Victor Samuelson, 3h-year-old manager of the Esso Campana refinery, forcing about 100 diners to the floor as fears rise of a coordinated campaign against foreign executives. An Exxon spokesman in New York said no ransom demand had been received.
Texas section of the American Range Society honored McElroy and Collier for excellent ranch work at a three day Hilton hotel gathering in El Paso. Attendees included Ralph McPherson and Delbert Mooney of Balmorhea Soil Conservation. Florence Mooney returned from a week with relatives in Illinois. Choir invitation and community gifts noted.
Funeral services were held Sunday at First Baptist Church in Midland for Mrs. Riley S. Parr who died November 30 after illness. Buried at Valhalla Mausoleum. Survived by widower Riley S. Parr of Midland daughter Janis Lee Parrish of Quinlan and cousin Toots Farnum of Pecos. Memorials to Midland Diagnostic Cancer Clinic.
Rookie Ed Byman of Denver fired a six under par 66 to take the first round lead at the $40,000 Mexican Open Tournament in Mexico City. He sits atop the leaderboard ahead of a field that includes several touring professionals and local contenders.
Washington AP reports Nixon aides consider Ford a potential key liaison to a Democratic Congress as Laird and Harlow depart. Ford’s House leadership fame and Capitol Hill ties could position him as a stabilizing, if unspectacular, influence in a tense White House.
Gerald R. Ford, a relaxed 60 year old with deep Capitol Hill ties, could become a stronger influence in Congress than Spiro Agnew. Ford’s close links to Nixon and Senate leaders may ease his task but heighten risk if GOP restiveness grows toward impeachment or resignation amid Watergate.
Gainesville Florida AP reports the 1973 Tangerine Bowl between the University of Florida and Miami of Ohio will be carried on the Mizlou Television Network on Saturday night December 22.
In Tucson Arizona two scientists describe a DIY solar heater that can warm multiple rooms in half a day for about $100. The system uses wood, polyethylene bags and air ducts to heat air up to 90 degrees hotter than outside, acting like a forced air heating setup. Success relies on sunshine. production limits exist due to polyethylene shortages, with best results in sunny Southwest and coastal mid eastern regions.
New York AP report notes First National City Bank the nation’s second largest commercial lender boosted its prime rate to 10 percent. The move signals tighter borrowing costs for businesses and consumers, with analysts watching impact on loans and credit markets.
School meals for Tuesday to Friday feature enchiladas and fried chicken among others with milk and bread. Separately economists note energy concerns while indicating industry growth and banks like Citibank and First National Bank of Chicago raise prime rates to 10 percent and 9.9 percent respectively, reflecting broader price and growth trends.
Federal officials say 160 people tied to 12 Gaines County farms may have bilked the government of about 4.75 million dollars in crop support payments. An ASCS official noted payments inflated from 1.25 million to about 6 million, with about one third of Gaines County's farm support total affected. Names were to be released. investigations may lead to criminal indictments or administrative actions.
In early trading, No. 2 cotton futures edged higher in New York with March at 79.47 cents, May 77.15, and July 75.35. Trade buyers cited tight supplies and broker claims of limit gains of 10 dollars per base for March May and July 1974 contracts. Middling 1 16 inch spot cotton averaged 74.76 cents per pound across 11 markets.
In New York a weekend culture bus offers access to many city institutions for a single $1 fare. Passengers may board and alight at will, making repeated visits. The Transit Authority reports the service has been an instantaneous success.
Calendar listings cover Pecos County events from Christmas parties to Lions bingo and council meetings. New York markets rise on technical buying and peace hopes, with Dow at 828.94 and broad gains across sectors despite higher prime rates.
The Pecos Enterprise is a Buckner News Alliance newspaper serving Reeves County Texas and surrounding counties. It lists Peggy McCracken as managing editor Laura Teal advertising Gary Singleton circulation Emily Galindo and Carlos Nichols as production staff Joyce Miller office manager and notes publication evenings Monday through Friday with prices 10 cents on newsstands 1.75 monthly or 21 per year by mail within Reeves Ward and Loving counties and 2 per month 24 per year to other counties and states It is a member of the Associated Press with AP news dispatches exclusively reserved for republication.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.