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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1975
Page
1
A 1965 to 1975 review of Reeves County tax rolls shows valuations more than doubling from 35 million to 92.2 million, with 1974 a dip. School and city rolls rose steadily, and the Pecos economy appears dynamic as new business moves in while the district remains a major employer.
Pecos Barstow Toyah school board members vote to postpone offering 2.7 million dollars in bonds for sale by one month. San Antonio consultant Carter Johnston says a stronger Texas market and lower rates may lower costs, with bankers J T Moore Jr and Archie Scott concurring on extending the time.
CBC Vancouver telecast aired a week old national news due to a tape mixup. Apologies followed before bond sale discussions for school construction, with rates and bid attractiveness noted by Scott and Moore. The board also debated remodeling Pecos Elementary and possible student moves at West Pecos site. Citizens urged to respond to Congressman White's letters on rationing bracero oil tariff.
Dalton Moseley former assistant principal at Pecos High School is named to succeed retiring Frank Kelley as principal starting 1975-76 after the school board met in executive session. Kelley ends a 29 year tenure, including 14 as Pecos High principal, with retirement expected at year end.
A 9 year old Pine Springs girl inspired Rep Jim Kaster to push a concurrent resolution naming the ladybug Texas' state insect. The panel sent the measure to a subcommittee as discussions noted the honey bee as a backup but allergy concerns exist.
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