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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1974
Page
2
The Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD calls a school bond election for $2.7 million to fund a new kindergarten facility at a new site, remodeling Pecos Elementary, adding Special Education facilities, building a new stadium and track, rest rooms, and music facilities. The vote is set for Saturday at the Barstow Community Center from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Barstow residents hear bond proposals for Pecos High tennis court replacement costing 58660, and Monahans-Wickett-Pyote district pool at 250000. Oil taxes drive local revenue while property values tax relief limits apply. Barstow election results show 108 against, 3 for pool. Community center events include J.C. Singers Virgin de Guadalupe service and AARP installation.
New York stocks showed a mixed day as investors weighed President Ford's economy comments. Dow Jones at 600.59, up 5.24, with NYSE gainers slightly outpacing losers. AMEX up 0.51 to 59.46. Cotton futures fell while livestock prices varied in Fort Worth Bland.
Roswell report by Don DeLorenzo of New Mexico State University finds coyotes caused 75 percent of lamb deaths among 53 predator losses at LeRoy McKnight ranch in southeastern Lincoln County. Bobcats, bears, and unknown predators accounted for the rest.
Pecos High School hosts a 40 minute demonstration on atomic energy titled This Atomic World. Orlan L. Ihms, a Texas A&M trained veteran, explains atomic structure, radiation and nuclear energy use with electronic equipment and chalkboard talks for science classes. TAMU collaborates with Oak Ridge and the Atomic Energy Commission for the program.
The Pecos Enterprise lists delivery policies by county and state, with daily weekday publication and mail rates. It notes Associated Press member status and rights for news dispatches and published content.
Former White House aide John Ehrlichman testified that he now believes Nixon did not want a full and true Watergate report. Under cross examination he said the March 30 1973 report was intended as limited and not fully accurate, challenging prosecution transcripts of key conversations.
A compact listing of community events and meetings: Country Music Association Christmas party at the community center at 7 p.m. Bring a covered dish and gifts. Pecos Art Association Christmas party at 2 p.m. Mrs Lonnie Kelly 1846 Washington exchanged cards. Country Music Jamboree at the community center 7 30 p.m. Reeves County Young Homemakers meet CPS Red dy Room 7 30 p.m. Bring gifts for children and a covered dish. Toyah senior citizens Christmas dinner 12 30 p.m. school house. Weight Watchers at the community center banquet room 7 p.m. Arts and Crafts at Senior Citizen Center 9 12 a.m. Evening Lions Club American Motor Inn 7 30 p.m. Amistad Lions Club Lions Den 7 30 p.m. Social Security office 902 E 10th St 11 a.m. to 12 noon Community Action Office. Al Anon 212 S Oak 8 30 p.m. TOPS Club E 10th St senior center 6 p.m. Downtown Lions Club noon Holiday Inn.
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