Mystery Cadillac Abandoned Near Rail Bridge Found
Police investigate a 1959 Cadillac with California plates found abandoned in a drain ditch near a railroad bridge about 9:45 a.m. Saturday. Deputies cannot determine ownership or reason for abandonment. car impounded and no theft report filed. Workmen faced difficulty removing the vehicle impaled on trestle pilings.
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Weldon Brookshire
Jimmy Roundtree
Wendell Taylor
California
Taylor
Stock market stalls amid storm in New York trading
New York trading opened an hour late due to a winter storm. The Dow fell 1.46 to 14.19 at noon while the NYSE index dipped 0.07 to 4.55 and the AMEX market-value index slipped 40 to 87.06 as investors awaited word on the Geneva Arab Israeli peace conference. Major movers included Ethel Corp down to 20.44, Dorsey Corp steady at 4, and General Motors up 7 8 to 48 }
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Wall Street New York
New York
New York Stock Exchange
American Stock Exchange
Geneva
Ethel Corp
Dorsey Corp
General Motors
Western Union
Local thefts and minor accidents reported by police
Police logged several incidents including two autos damaged by eggs from Edwin Sheek’s vehicles at 2109 S Park St. A Modesto Lara home reported a $50 bicycle missing since Thursday from 116 E Eighth St. A mail truck mirror stolen in the post office lot drew a report from postal worker Travland who saw four youths nearby. Minor crashes occurred at Third and Eddy and in a grocery store lot with two injuries not reported.
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Edwin Sheek
S. Park St
Modesto Lara
Lara
J.E. Travland
Travland
Hilda Emelda Matta
Plum St
Ronnell L. McDaniel
Garden City
Third
Eddy Streets
Matta Auto
McDaniel
Kathleen P. Hurley
N. Alamo St
Lazaro R. Baeza
S. Ash St
Pecos Enterprise Staff and Publication Details
PECOS ENTERPRISE lists Peggy McCracken as managing editor with Laura Teal in advertising Gary Singleton as circulation manager and Emily Galindo as composition supervisor Joycie Miller as pressroom foreman and Carlos Nichols as office manager The paper covers Reeves County and surrounding counties with daily editions for mail within Reeves Ward and Loving counties and beyond with subscriptions and AP news rights noted
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Peggy McCracken
Laura Teal
Gary Singleton
Emily Galindo
Carlos Nichols
Joyce Miller
Reeves
Ward
Loving
Opening Cotton Futures Mixed Amid Winter Storm
Cotton futures opened late as a winter storm hit the New York area. trading was light and prices varied. Spot price averaged 77.64 cents per pound with midday changes of up to 1 dollar and 25 cents per bale. March 79.25, May 76.50, July 73.85. Notice of Election listed Reeves County Water Improvement District No. One directing a January 8 1974 vote for two directors with specified election officers. Published Pecos Enterprise December 17 24 31 1973.
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New York
Reeves County Water Improvement District No
Balmorhea
Garland Rowe
Loreine Collins
Dan Brijalba
Bob Moore
DAR Christmas program reflects season through readings and songs
Pecos DAR Ensign Obadiah Trimmer Chapter held a Friday meeting at Callie Beville’s home. Regent June Kilsby led prayers and pledges, with a special entertainment on What is Christmas featuring poetry and songs sung by Pat Hubbs and Nancy Russell.
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DAR Ensign
Obadiah Trimmer
Pecos
Callie Beville
June Kilsby
Nancy Russell
Pat Hubbs
Peggy Griffith
Brenda Kilpatrick
Patricia McDowell
Valendia Cameron
Dickie Schloemer
Kilsby
Balmorhea
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Buckner News Alliance
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Texas
Reeves County
Associated Press
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Balmorahea School Board
Wes Elliott
Texas Educational Agency
Ross Strickland
Ben Hill
Sul Ross
Fort Stockton
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonnic Temple
Elizabeth and
Pecos Cook
OES
Chris Gilbert
Joyce Alsup
Arlington
Mary Crenshaw
Lions
American Motor Inn
Amistad Lions
Lions den
S. Pecan
American Legion Meeting
American Legion Room
Al-Anon
S. Oak
Barstow
Amistad Lions Bingo
Saragosa Hall
First Baptist Church
Holiday Inn
Rotary Club
R. Anthony CO
Shas
Winnie Mae Pigman
Alice Lasater
S. Eday
Dad
Lad
BY Mister Witt
Levis
Levi's
Saint Nick
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