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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1973
Page
1
Shopkeepers in Pecos dismiss a single shoplifter stereotype, citing varied ages races and social statuses. Some point to teen girls as frequent culprits while others note increased customer tips to report thefts. Police say stores hesitate to press charges against youths or mothers.
Pecos local postal employees report no Christmas rush yet as mail continues to move at a steady pace. Postal Inspector Travand says no major problems exist in delivering mail locally though some parcels are late due to slower truck speeds. He suggests fuel worries drive earlier mailing but warns residents to allow extra delivery time and cooperate by not waiting until the last day.
Detective Martin notes near 100 percent filing on shoplifting cases in Pecos. Felony or misdemeanor charges depend on loss and intent. Penalties range up to 200 dollars for misdemeanors and penitentiary time for felonies. Middle aged women and teen girls seen as top offenders. many shops estimate 2 to 3 percent loss nationwide.
The Pecos Barstow district adopted a 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. schedule from Jan 1 to March 31 1974 to cut fuel use by 15 percent. Superintendent Whitley can close schools in severe cold with board president Reynolds, make up days on Saturdays if closures exceed five days, and principals recommended the new times. The meeting also covered a bond-election contract contingent on settling the Toyah school suit, with Covington Shelton Taylor Odessa and Rauscher Pierce San Antonio representing the firms.
In Mount Pleasant Texas the governor reversed course on a proposed energy crisis measure to shorten school days. The Texas Education Agency was to relay telegrams urging districts to keep current hours after an advisory group and all 109 superintendents opposed shortening. Dr Richard L Hooker said the decision comes from new information and strong superintendent opposition leading Briscoe to maintain class length.
A 2 p.m. Thursday drill led by Civil Defense Director Hunt and DPS specialist Harrison tested Pecos response to a derailed train, fire, fuel tank breach, and a tornado threatening a trailer park, school and hospital. Local agencies and private entities practiced coordination, with 100+ casualties at the hospital and cross-town outside aid planning. The exercise evaluated the city’s self sufficiency and emergency operations center while officials and observers critiqued performance. Governors office and regional educators noted energy savings potential from policy changes, while local schools prepared to implement revised hours unless TEA overrides.
Seven Eagle Band members competed with students from 35 area bands for All-State certification. Final auditions are in Lubbock on January 19. Mary Margaret Moore will represent the West Texas region, with Melinda Ramsey and Cecile Montgomery as alternates. Thirteen Eagle Band members joined last week’s All-Region selection.
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