Senator Tower to Speak at Pecos Reception Monday
U S Senator John G Tower will speak at a Monday 7 p m reception in the Holiday Inn Banquet Room Pecos invited public hosts include Jack Boswell William R Bickley Glen Ellis and Carl McGee Tower will tour the Pecos enterprise plant and stay overnight The reception is not politically oriented Tower has served in the Senate since 1961 and holds ranking posts on committees He was born in Houston and has deep Texas roots with three daughters and a wife
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Texas education financing faces federal court crisis
A San Antonio court ruling found Texas school financing largely based on property taxes unconstitutional. Officials warn a two billion dollar bond crisis looms, threatening bonds for public schools and junior colleges. Texas moves to design a new financing plan, with the State Board of Education to meet January 8.
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Reeves County raises aid salaries and park plan face scrutiny
Reeves County commissioners clarify a pay raise timing citing state law and set a January 10 public hearing to decide the increase retroactive to January 1, with pay checks showing the raise on January 15. The National Park Service plans to close 75 percent of Big Bend to visitors for a wilderness redesign, with Alpine hearing January 15 and advance notice required by January 12. Reeves County Community Council thanks donors for Christmas aid distributed as 40 baskets along with clothing and toys to needy families.
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U S crime rate still on increase
U.S. crime rose 6 percent in the first nine months of the year with violent crime up 10 percent and property crime up 6 percent compared with the same period last year. Attorney General Mitchell noted 52 cities over 100,000 population had fewer claims than in 1976's first nine months. Larger cities over 250,000 averaged a 3 percent rise. Suburban areas up 11 percent and rural areas up 6 percent.
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Pecos man earns certificate in water utilities training
James W. Lane of Pecos completed the 160 hour Water Utilities Technology course at Midland. The Texas Water Quality Board trainee earned certification after the 16 week program run by Texas A&M Extension Service with EPA and Labor Department sponsorship. All graduates could take wastewater certification exams by the State Health Department.
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United States widens air campaign against North Vietnam
The bombing extends into its fourth day with about 350 U S planes and helicopters striking North Vietnam. Officials refuse to disclose full operation details while Hanoi claims several planes shot down and civilian casualties in Thanh Hoa Province.
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Census block data fuels redistricting rush across states
Officials say the 1970 census, a one day snapshot, yields block data for about 1.5 million city blocks. States rush to redraw apportionment under legal mandates while grappling with printing delays and missing data. The bureau notes six counts from large area tabulations to urban center characteristics, guiding legislators and marketers alike.
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