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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1972
Page
2
A Sandusky Ohio library event features a story hour for youth. A discussion of the current work unfolds with moderator Mrs Wagenknecht guiding readers and aiding comprehension as passages are clarified.
In Belfast and across Northern Ireland a 24 hour Disruption Day produced few clashes. Barricades blocked a Belfast road while cars were set alight in Coalis and Tyrone. A Catholic man was killed in Ardoyne and two soldiers were wounded by a bomb. Protest organizers urged peaceful conduct and many observers stayed away from violent incidents.
The speaker reveals receiving a genuine letter from Hughes granting rights to a biography and recounts a trust built with Clifford Irving. An American postal inquiry during a holiday involved questioning over relationships with Irving, prompting a return to England and plans to testify before a grand jury in New York. The speaker hopes the book is authentic and wishes Clifford well.
West of the Pecos area remains fair through Thursday with mild daytime highs and cool nights. Today’s high expected 60 to 72 degrees with tonight’s low 28 to 42, and Thursday’s high around 66 to a bit higher.
Pakistan amid a political clash between President Bhutto and the National Awami Party led by Khan Abdul Wali Khan. Wali Khan demands lifting martial law and immediate provincial governments for Pathans and Baluchis. Wali has become supreme commander of the Pathan Youth and warns of civil war if elections are held under martial law.
Last week three trailers moved out of Toyah to Monahans for new work with Border Road Construction. Families included Manuel Galindo Jr and wife, Richardo Galindo and wife, Jose Perez and wife. Wives attended games, fans noted. Also, Frank Lichnovsky and son John Boling arrived at Midland Air Terminal after 18 months in Perth Australia, visiting Toyah briefly with R. R. Waight and later Breckenridge with Mrs. Lichnovsky.
In Pecos and nearby counties operators report deep wells with new records. Cities Service Oil Co. completes a well near Fort Stockton to flow 115.054 million cu ft daily from 21,837 to 23,040 feet, while another rig tests at 500,000 cu ft daily through a 1/2 inch choke. Nearby developments include the No. 1 Sams-Mendel and No. 1-C Noelke, with Devonian openers and recent recompletions into gas.
A baby shower was held Monday night at the Toyah School for Mrs. John Denman. Twenty two guests attended including Mrs. Aline Denman of Ft. Hancock Texas and Mrs. Patricia Copeland of Hatch New Mexico. Hostesses were Mrs. Ab Cunningham Mrs. Ben Cleveland Mrs. Harold Williams and Mrs. Higenos Salinas.
Cartoonist Phil Pastoret riffs on Judge Crater as a moon feature and adds a joke about shooting pool to vent frustration with the neighbor who hosts fifty guests.
United Nations leader Kurt Waldheim outlined plans to visit Moscow and Peking and eventually visit the capitals of all member states. He said a timetable is being worked out after trips to Washington and planned visits to London Paris and other capitals.
In Cut Bank Montana residents led by Marvin Owens seek to petition Gov Forrest H Anderson to declare an extra Leap Day on the 32nd of July to gain a warmer day in place of February. The unusual request reflects the town's nickname as a coldest spot.
In Redding California police report a broken adding machine from the station was found to be stolen long ago from a Whitmore customer. Police Chief Whitmer notes a partial explanation from a 22 month old burglary arrest and says the owner remains unfound. A dealer sticker on the front linked the item to Brink.
Two policemen in skindiving suits on Capri discover an underwater grotto opening containing fresh water. Naples University analyzes the water and declares it drinkable when filtered. The search originally aimed to locate smuggled cigarettes dumped from a boat on the honeymoon island that imports water.
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