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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1976
Page
2
In Midland County, a grand jury exonerated Jesse Morales chief investigator of alleged tampering with a defense witness before a November trial. No charges were brought and the case ends without further action.
The Dow fell 3.85 to 960.96 in a broad market drop after the House rejected a bill to unregulate natural gas prices. NYSE stock losses outpaced gains with Winnebago and the NYSE composite weak, while cotton futures also tumbled amid selling by speculators.
W W Sonny McElroy recalls taking over the ranch after his father’s death about two decades ago. He describes severe range degradation from overuse and poor grass cover, and explains the effort to restore the land to sustain their cattle operation.
Frankie Kingston profiles Sonny, who used the Take Half Leave Half grazing method on the W. W. McElroy ranch near Toyahvale. After 20 years, range condition improved, mule deer numbers rose, and economics show higher animal units. Balmorhea local news, notices, and upcoming events follow.
The House approved a measure to lift federal price controls from about 3,500 independent gas producers while keeping controls on the 25 to 30 largest firms and extending ceilings to intrastate gas sales. The plan diverges from the Senate's broader decontrol proposal, with a conference committee to resolve differences.
Rep. Robert Krueger of Texas disclosed that he received 51 147 in campaign funds from oil and gas interests between November 1973 and January 4 1976. He reported total contributions of 335 685 with 224 219 from within his Texas district.
Freezing drizzle and dense fog spread across the Pecos region as temperatures fell to 32. Wind gusts around 25 mph raised dust clouds and some bridges iced over prompting area closures. Snow and ice spread from Ohio to California with multiple states reporting warnings and closings.
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce will host the Texas congressional delegation for the tenth year with an informal reception and dinner at the Sheraton-Carlton in Washington D C on March 8. WTCC President Mrs. Frank Jonell will lead members and spouses traveling March 7 from Fort Worth Dallas International Airport, with a pre-departure lounge arranged. The trip emphasizes informal visits with senators and congressmen and time for personal business in Washington.
C R Anderson, 68, died of a heart attack January 18 at his daughter Mrs T L Cruckshank’s home in El Paso. He and his wife Jane were longtime Pecos residents now living in Ruidoso New Mexico. They belonged to the First Presbyterian Church of Pecos.
A Pecos page lists upcoming events across days from Saturday to Friday including bake sale at Safeway at 9 a.m. trap shooting at Rifle Range, Lions Club meetings, Band Boosters gathering, Girl Scout leader training, Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings, TOPS groups, Optimists, Rotary, and a Friday social event with contact numbers.
The week lists a chili dog with potato salad spinach and dessert, fish sticks with sides, and Wednesday features beef and cheese enchiladas with pinto beans. Other meals include a hamburger on a bun, chicken pattie with gravy, potatoes, green beans, and assorted desserts.
The Pecos Enterprise lists staff across departments including Publisher, City Editor, Family Editor, Advertising Manager, Circulation Manager, and Pressroom Foreman. It provides Cedar Street address in Pecos Texas and a Wh number for office inquiries and advertising.
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