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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1979
Page
2
The Enterprise highlights Volunteer Corner from the Department of Human Resources Pecos inviting readers to help aged, blind, or disabled individuals. Call 445-5487 for details. Requests include Christmas trees, decorations, a space heater, grocery baskets, and artificial tree donations for homebound seniors.
The discussion covers artificial crude oil from coal or lignite and an A&M project to make artificial gas from lignite. If successful, these research efforts could sustain Texas’s petrochemical base and economy. Officials warn acceleration may be needed if programs fail, risking tax structure and job growth. A mobility fuel issue suggests nuclear and solar options, but limited electric flight remains impractical. A synthetic fuel program should be on line by 1985.
The sheriff's office reports a burglary case involving two juveniles. Details on location timing and charges were not disclosed in the readable text.
Reeves County Commissioners Court Pecos Texas invites sealed bids January 14 1980 at 10 00 A M for a 1980 four ton or one ton crew cab pickup with two doors four seats four speed dual gas tanks and a trade in 1978 four ton crew cab. Specifications available from County Judge Reeves County Courthouse Pecos. Court may reject any bids final. Also mentions a burglary arrest and auto theft report.
Gwendolyn argues that Nielsen and Gallup are genuine pellcats in a pointed remark. The remark frames the organizations as authentic yet quirky references in a broader critique.
Dr John Carrico 61 chairman of the University of Nevada Reno music department and Reno International Jazz Festival founder was killed Tuesday when he stepped in front of a passenger train. He was the brother of Pecos resident Bill Carrico.
Zaira Valeriano plays Clara as Martha Mendoza and Michael Camarena portray the Prince in the Pecos Kindergarten production of The Nutcracker. The Sugar Plum Fairy appears while dancers perform Monday evening, with Mrs. Mary Lou Carrasco's class presenting the holiday musical.
Ron Ethridge of Continental Telephone in Pecos outlines network controls and tips for handling peak holiday calling. Shortcuts via Dallas or Little Rock, weekend low rates, and night or Texas local discounts help obviate busy circuits on Dec 24 and 25.
The article notes a recession described as lingering and low-grade until workers lose their jobs. It highlights concerns about prolonged economic weakness and rising unemployment, signaling broader impacts on households and markets.
Thanksgiving guests from Roswell and Pecos joined Balmorhea families for meals. Santa plans visits to Balmorhea School for kindergartners to third grade at 2 p.m. and preschoolers at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday December 20 in the auditorium. A Balmorhea bridge party produced high scores for Martha Moore and Marge Chandler with Louise Adams winning bingo.
Mrs. Mary Lou Carrasco's class at Pecos Kindergarten staged a Christmas musical The Nutcracker for parents and friends. The program opened with Rudolph the Red nosed Reindeer and Jingle Bells before The Nutcracker.
A car fire was reported at 2210 Balmorhea Highway on Tuesday at 2 53 p m. Mrs Ramones at Reeves County Hospital called an ambulance to transfer Mary Otto to a nursing home on Tuesday at 10 16 a m.
The Dow rose 2.05 to 840.96 at noon as tax end maneuvers for 1979 push profits. The NYSE showed 6 gainers to 4 decliners in overall issues and volume stood at 18.42 million shares. The American Stock Exchange index gained 1.61 to 243.46 as the petroleum talks at Caracas remained deadlocked.
Calendar notes weekly events across Pecos Amistad Lions Club and other groups. Listings include times and venues such as Lions Den CPS Reddy Room and Holiday Inn with recurring meetings for Rotary Jaycees TOPS and more.
Odessa College officials will be in Pecos on Monday Jan 7 at 7 pm at Bessie Haynes Elementary School to register for the Spring semester. Classes begin Jan 14 with textbooks sold at registration. Extensive Pecos extension listings include Eng 1311 1312 2310 2320 US History 2301 2302 Government courses Economics 2301 Spanish 1311 auto shop and more with prerequisites. Special child development course offered third Saturday monthly. dates Jan 19 Feb 16 Mar 15 Apr 19. Tuition for the course is $62. Contact OC registrar Ben Jenkins at 447-2888 after 5 pm for information.
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