Meany defects deepen rift with Carter over foreign policy
AFL-CIO leader George Meany harshly criticized President Carter's handling of Middle East tensions and the China Vietnam dispute. Meany questioned Carter's foreign policy, urged caution on arms sales to Saudi Arabia, and warned that a complete break with Carter could be near despite prior unity efforts. He declined to confirm plans for a reelection bid and noted limited progress in formal policy agreement.
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Pecos man sentenced to two years for aggravated assault
Pedro Lujan Prieto 23 of 1021 Martinez Pecos received a two year Texas Department of Corrections term after pleading guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The case stemmed from an Oct 14 altercation at the Spanish Inn Club in Pecos before Judge Lawrence Fuller in the 143rd Judicial District Court.
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Weather warms in Pecos with 66 high and dust
In Pecos the day opened at 30 degrees with a high of 66 and a forecast of partly cloudy skies. Winds shift to blow dust and keep days warm and nights cool, with cooler conditions and scattered showers expected in extreme west Wednesday. Ramiro Rodriguez, 26, of 318 E Seventh, was stabbed in the right side and treated at Reeves County Hospital, where he was released. Under a plea agreement Pietro’s burglary of a motor vehicle charge will be dismissed. he had faced attempted murder and aggravated assault in a two count Reeves County Grand Jury indictment from Oct 23.
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Reeves County Hospital
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Farmers aid Washington during historic snowstorm
Protesting farmers blamed for damage to the capitol assisted amid a 22 inch snowstorm the worst since 1922. Farmers and tractors helped police hospitals and doctors transport supplies aid a pregnant woman reach hospital and free a snowbound marshal. Pa cucah farmer David W. Sweeney said they help because they are good people.
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U.S
Washington
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American Agriculture Movement
Governor cites emergency bills in Texas session
Governor Clements labeled several measures emergency matters to speed action. They include a constitutional amendment on agency spending, governors power to remove appointed members for cause, prohibition of a state income tax, and a rule tying spending growth to Texas economy. The emergency status could accelerate Senate consideration and place emergency bills at the top of House calendars.
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Texas
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Indictment for Estrada in Pecos Division Drug Case
A federal grand jury in the Pecos Division returned a four count indictment against Flavio Estrada Sr. 55 of Bedford charging one count conspiracy to import heroin two counts possessing heroin for sale and one count carrying a firearm during a felony. Estrada is in Reeves County jail on 100 000 bond after a Feb 12 arrest in Presidio County and appearance before U S Magistrate J M Preston following a DEA led investigation.
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Security Sweepstakes begins March 6 in Pecos
Pecos launches Security Sweepstakes on March 6 with hundreds of dollars in prizes for shoppers registered at participating local merchants. The city wide promotion by Pecos Enterprise and Media Productions aims to boost retail trade and showcase diverse local businesses.
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Enterprise
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Pecos
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Pecos residents weigh in on proposed convention center bonds
At the Pecos City Council meeting Richard Naylor of the Pecos Chamber of Commerce Advertising Committee urged issuing 650000 revenue sharing bonds for a convention center beside the Fair Barn. He asked raising hotel occupancy tax to four percent and using Revenue Sharing Funds. eight residents were interviewed to gauge public opinion.
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