Jack Anderson the muckraker who shaped Watergate era reporting
Jack Anderson long known as a relentless investigative reporter and syndicated columnist, built his reputation with Watergate exposes and the Nixon Kissinger lies revelation. Born in Long Beach and raised in Salt Lake City, he pursued journalism from a young age, served as a Mormon missionary, and became a dominant voice in national politics through the Washington Merry-Go-Round and later his widely carried column.
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Cherokee land runner dies in Durant Oklahoma
Charles A. Lewis, one of the last survivors of the 1889 Cherokee land run, died Monday in a Durant hospital. He would have been 105 on February 12. Born in Mori tory County Missouri, he moved to Indian Territory in 1883 and recalled trading his 160 acre claim for a horse the day after the land opened. He later sold the horse for $25, estimating about 15 cents an acre for his Cherokee Strip claim.
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Cherokee Strip
Pecos Eagles Day proclaimed by city officials
The 1975 version of the Eagle will be presented to the school at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Mayor Bill Pigman presiding. City officials designate Wednesday as Pecos Eagles Day through a special proclamation and resolution. Extra copies of the Enterprise section will be available at the Enterprise office.
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Riot at El Paso jail injures 11 prisoners
El Paso Tex AP about 11 prisoners treated after lawmen moved to quell riot in maximum security unit on eighth floor hunger strike over food quality. Three prisoners hospitalized two with head injuries, one in ICU, others released after cuts bruises and tear gas inhalation. Some prisoners moved to Ft Bliss hospital. sheriff’s office declined to confirm totals.
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Christmas charity drives in Pecos urged by local column
John Paul Pitts notes community response to aid needy Pecos families. LULAC and Jaycees organize food and Toy for Tots donations. Toys can be dropped at Pecos Enterprise during office hours, with a Saturday collection Dec 13 from 2 to 6 pm at Judge Roy Bean Shack. Call to nominate families in need.
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Connie Gomez
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Jaycees
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Markham Receives Honorary Service Award in Washington
Eddy D. Markham deputy U S marshal in Pecos earned the United States Marshals Service Honorary Service Award from Director Wayne B. Colburn in a Washington ceremony last week. He was cited for support of court ordered school integration in Boston during September 1975. Markham, a Dallas native, joined the Marshals in 1969 and serves as Deputy Special Operations Group commander. He is married to Carol King. they have three children and live at 1710 S. Alamo St.
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U.S
Pecos
United States Marshals Service
Wayne B. Colburn
Washington
Markham
Attorney General’s
Boston
Mass
Dallas
U.S. Marshals Service
Marshals
U.S. Border Patrol
Carol King
S. Alamo St
Pecos Elementary to Present Christmas Program
Pecos Elementary School schedules a Christmas program Thursday at 7 30. Students from all six grades will participate directed by Christine Ward with Pamela Burnett assisting. Parents and friends are invited to attend.
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Pecos
Christine Ward
Pamela Burnett
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Bank launches Heart of Gold ad campaign in Pecos
Bank adopts the Heart of Gold theme with a two year advertising drive. Harold Elder says the program includes gold coins, bumper stickers, pins and posters displayed in the lobby. Leon Shaffer Advertising Agency of Baltimore designed the campaign which aims to acquaint the public with the bank’s services.
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John Pitts
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Heart of Gold
Leon Shaffer Golnick
Baltimore
Man scales White House wall twice seeking pardon
AP report details Gerald Bryan Gainous Jr. twice scaling the White House wall in ten days. He came within three feet of Susan Ford and, after a second intrusion, was charged with breaking and entering and jailed awaiting trial. WMAL said he penetrated 50 yards, eluded guards two hours, and entered near a door before arrest. He sought a presidential pardon for his father.
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White House
Susan Ford
Secret Service
Gerald Bryan
Gainous Jr
Gainous
WMAL
Four Day Christmas Holiday For Federal Workers
President Ford signed an executive order granting government employees the Friday after Christmas as a federal holiday extending their time off through the weekend. The White House said Ford will not grant the Friday after New Year’s Day. The decision on the Christmas Friday followed concerns about added costs when Christmas falls on Thursday.
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White House
TV Tryouts Set for Pecos Show Almost Anything Goes
TV show tryouts for Almost Anything Goes are set for Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Pecos Valley Country Club. Twenty four contestants, both men and women, will compete in five events to win a spot on the eight man varsity team, with a second string of eight also chosen.
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Pecos Valley Country Club
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