Married students barred from activities at Pecos High School
In a letter to the editor Paula Allen denounces Pecos-Barstow board policy banning married students from bands, plays, clubs, and prom while allowing graduation. The policy, cited from a 1971 edition, also bars office holdings, post-school events, and awards, with divorce provisions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve May
Eagle Echo
Pecos
Pecos-Barstow Board of Trustees
Paula Allen
Board of Education
Allen
Nixon and Pompidou agree on dollar devaluation plan
Presidents Nixon and Pompidou pledges to work for a realignment of Western currencies to ease the international monetary crisis. A joint statement cited broad agreement on swift measures and reevaluation of other currencies. They noted possible wider fluctuation margins and prepared for soon resuming trade negotiations with the United States.
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Angra DO Heroismo
Azores
Nixon
France
Georges Pompidou
Rencies
Washington
Pompidou
U. S
Freed classmates reach U S soil after China release
Mary Ann Harbert aged 25 or 26 and Richard Fecteau, freed after long detention in China, returned to the mainland aboard a 27 hour flight. Col. Leonard W Johnson Jr. noted Harbert asked about moon missions and both expressed relief and cautious wonder at the journey home to Valley Forge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
U.S
China
Mary Ann Harbert
Richard Fecteau
Lynn
Mass
Air Force
Freedom
Col
Leonard W. Johnson Jr
Clark Air Base
Philippines
Russia
Miss Harbert
Facteau
Hong Kong
Valley Forge
Pecos Considering Alcohol Program and Radar Purchase
The Reeves County Commission discussed a pilot alcohol treatment program called Operation Adapt to be run with MHMR support and regional planners. A county council member may join Region Nine’s 17 counties. separately the board approved leasing a Kustom Signal radar unit for local Highway Patrol use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
State Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
MHMR
Reeves County
Sewell Johnson
Permian Basin State Planning Commission
Region Nine
Johnson
Melton Rasberry
Indian artillery fire reaches Dacca as conflict widens
Indian artillery targeted East Pakistan's capital Dacca as part of a three-pronged advance. Navy bombarded Chittagong ports cutting sea escape for Pakistani forces amid claims no ground troops entered Dacca. In Pekos winds and blackout disrupted daily life while scouts in Pecos received awards at the Scout Hut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dacca
East Pakistan
Jagjivan
Ram
India
Bangla Desh
A. K. Niazi
Pakistan
Cal
Cutta
New Delhi
Indian Navy
Chittagong
Navy
Pakistan Army
Indian Army
Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan
Niazi
Pecos
South Cedar Street
Cedar Street
City Gin Co
Johnson St
Alton Hughes
Hughes Insurance Agency
Boy Scout Troop 191
Ron Lowrance
Ben McNeil
Ronald Weddle
Ricky Oliver
Lloyd Chappell Jr
John Casimir
Randy Blount
Jimmy Lawrance
Frank Platt
Curtis Chappell
Joe Wooldridge
Glen Beck
Michael Avery
Homemakers Seek Entries for Christmas Lighting Contest
Louise Williams, chairwoman of the Young Homemakers Christmas Lighting Contest, says only a few entries have been received. The deadline is Friday, Dec. 17, with four categories door novelty religious and business. Judging is set for Dec. 21 and prizes include plaques or certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Williams
Young Homemakers
Kim
Chamber of Commerce
Williams
Music group lists jamboree donors for West Texas Home aid
The Country Music Association of Pecos released donor names for the Jamboree Benefit Show for the West Texas Children's Home in Pyote. The event was deemed a success and listed public-minded citizens and businesses such as Dr Pepper Bottling, Williams Department Store, J C Penney, Coca Cola Bottling, and many Pecos firms as contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Music Association of
Pecos
West Texas
Pyote
Dr. Pepper Bottling Co
Williams Department Store
C. R. Anthony Co
Bozeman Drug
Valley Motor Co
Pecos Savings & Loan Association
Grogan Motor Co
Dr. Cleto Elequin
A. C.’s Garage
Byler Machinery Co
Crescent Jewelers
Hilda’s
Toone Grocery and Supply
Yolanda’s House of Hair Styles
Dan Peyton Oil Co
Pecos Funeral Home
Pecos Furniture Co
Dr. K. W. Cotton
Paulines’s Sportswear
Hill Grocery
State Theatre
West Texas Telephone Co
South Eddy Furniture Co
Stafford Cleaners
Southern Union Gas Co
City Fire Department
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LIONS
YALE
Lions District
C. Connor
el F Paso
Pecos Evening Lions Club
Amistad Lions Club
Lions Club
Tommy Beauchamp
Dan Schaffer
Eastside
Boy Scouts
Lloyd Chappell
Randy Harp
Music Group
Milady’s
Al’s Burger Bar
Pecos Yarn Shop
Cooper Sign Service
Rediger’s Pharmacy
Hubbs Office
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