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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1978
Page
1
The notice lists Southwest Microfilm at 2601 East Yandell in El Paso Texas with a postal box reference Dox 10054 79994 for correspondence and inquiries.
The United Mine Workers reached a tentative contract with Pittsburgh and Midway Coal Co as President Carter weighs definitive actions. If approved by the union, P&M could resume production easing shortages while pressuring BCOA to settle. Carter eyes Taft Hartley, takeover, or binding arbitration options.
New medical evidence released in the Lozano death found by a Houston examiner that the jail inmate's death cannot be labeled homicide. The report notes possible suffocation from restraint holds and injuries from broken cell glass, while officials maintain conflicting conclusions pending inquest and grand jury review.
Texas faces billions of cubic feet of natural gas seeping from antiquated pipelines across hundreds of communities. Officials warn many systems from the 1940s and 50s lack cathodic protection and fail to meet safety standards, with Hess- pressure increases in cold weather raising the risk of leaks. In Huntington and Goldsmith, engineers patch leaks and call the situation extremely dangerous, while cities like Bay City and Menard report substantial gas loss. Federal funds are expected for repairs and investigations.
Pecos Volunteer Fire Dept responded to a late Friday alarm at a gas drilling rig south west of Orla. Two trucks attended, remaining about four hours. Chief J.T. Precit said flames from two sources rose 15 to 20 feet. Firemen cooled and knocked out flames with water and fog, using about 10,000 gallons. Damage to Cactus Rig No. 66 was not estimated.
Reeves County residents may apply for weatherization aid at Locust Center starting Tuesday Feb 21. Sponsored by Midland Community Agency and Reeves County Community Council, the program helps low income or disabled residents weatherize homes to save energy. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For details visit the Locust Center or call 445-5317.
Paul Williams filed Wednesday as a candidate for re election to the Pecos Barstow Toyah Independent School District board of education. He is the second incumbent to file and seeks a full three year term. Louis Matta filed last week, appointments filled Reynolds vacancy, with five polling places planned for April 1 election.
The quotation depicts a prophetic warning of downfall for a nation, describing swords, fallen warriors, and ruined gates as the city sinks to the ground in lament and desolation.
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