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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1975

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Kissinger Cleared as Pike Drops Contempt Bid

House intelligence chairman Otis G. Pike said he would drop contempt of Congress action against Secretary of State Henry Kissinger after a White House briefing on covert operations. The panel was told the State Department documents, dating to 1961, would be turned over, and Pike stated substantial compliance made the issue moot.

Jim Adams Associated Press Washington (Ap House Intelligence Committee Otis G. Pike Pike House A. Searle Field White House State Department

Stroud to judge at 1975 Que Paso menudo Contest

E W Bear Stroud will judge the 1975 Que Paso menudo Contest and dance at Saragosa Hall. The Tex Mex cooking team Stroud and Matta has represented Pecos at many cookoffs and cooked for private functions statewide. Blood donors needed in Odessa for Lucy Chavarria after open heart surgery with 18 pints already given.

E.W. ‘‘Bear Stroud Saragosa Hall Texas Bear Stroud Jerry Matta Brady Odessa Terlingua Stroud-Matta Audubon Society Big Bend Confederate Air Force Harlingen Lovaca Medical Center Hospital Lucy Chavarria Pecos Lucy Manuel Chavarria S. Willow

West Park Baptist Church Visit: Informal yet Friendly

John Paul Pitts recalls his Sunday at West Park Baptist Church in Pecos. Expository preaching by Rev. L A Pattillo, familiar hymn standards, and a pleased response from the congregation mark a welcoming service. Patti Sissel’s solo stood out, and Charles Pattillo’s stylish music director attire drew light notice. The visit suggests a comfortable, informal church atmosphere with strong scriptural focus.

West Park Baptist Church West Texas West Park L.A. Pattillo Rube Patti Sissel Pecos Charles Pattillo First Baptist Church Wink

Cowan Wins Gift Drawing In Local Contest

Mrs. Marvin Cowan of 512 S Elm St is this week’s Win-a-Gift Contest winner. Her entry was deposited with Wackers before Tuesday’s drawing and she may pick up a $10 gift at the Enterprise office. She is eligible for the grand prize three speed bicycle at the end of eight weeks. A new contest starts Friday with sponsor coupons to be clipped and dropped at a sponsoring merchant before 5 p.m. Monday for next week’s drawing.

Marvin Cowan S. Elm St Cowan Wackers Enterprise Office

Pecos Bars Tow Toyah School Board Meets in Regular Session

The Pecos Barstow Toyah school board convenes at 5 30 p m in the administration office at 1302 S Park St for routine agenda items. Reports from various school agencies are expected during the session.

Pecos-Barstow- Toyah S. Park St

Ginning totals reach 7162 bales in weekly report

Ginning totals to date reach 7162 bales of area cotton. This week area Pima reports 1108 bales. Ree ves County Upland 5354 bales and Pecos County upland 700 bales. Year to date about 25 percent of last year's 29687 bales.

Area Pima Reeves County Pecos County

Chamber board discusses finances and 1976 plans

The Pecos Valley Chamber of Commerce board reviewed the Fall Fair financial report showing receipts of 6106 and expenses of 4065 leaving a 2041 balance. They discussed 1976 budget items including bicentennial programs and funding the women’s division.

Chamber A.B. Foster

Postmaster General predicts letter rate to reach 23 cents

Benja min F Bailar told a House subcommittee that letter postage could rise to 23 cents by 1980 if current conditions persist, with projections of 15 to 17 cents by 1977. He noted overall mail use is falling, especially parcel post, and postal service plans extend delivery to new homes in coming years.

Washington Benjamin F. Bailar Bailar House Post

Landmen honor Pitts for 1974 Energy Edition cover

Enterprise staffer John Pitts is featured on the cover of The Landman November issue as a Frank Kelley Memorial Award winner for excellence in oil and gas reporting. The 1974 Energy Edition is highlighted on seven inside pages. Past winners include The Houston Chronicle Tulsa Daily World Wall Street Journal and Wichita Eagle.

Wall Street Journal Daily Oklahoman and Times Wichita Eagle & Beacon The San Angelo Standard Times Houston Post Houston Chronicle Denver Post Fort Worth Star Telegram Newsweek Magazine Time Magazine John Pitts Frank Kelley Pecos Wesley H. Mowery American Association of Petroleum Landmen Pitts Landman

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Kissinger Ments Field William Hy Hyland National Security Council 40 Committee Stroud -Menudo Taster Paso John Paul Pitts Holiday Inn Russell Jim Ed Miller W.D. Lasaters Miller Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Pecos Valley Country Club Bill Pigman Terry Burns Della Bryant Landmen Land Energy Edition Famous Label
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