Stocks Edge Up Amid Sluggish Markets In New York
The New York stock market showed a slight gain with the Dow rising 1.99 points to 829.00 by noon. AT&T rose to 64 by 1/8, UAL up 3/8 to 25, and the NYSE composite index edged up to 55.47 while volume stood at 9.17 million shares. Cotton futures fell and grain quotes were listed for No 2 hard red winter wheat and other grains.
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New stamp law lets lost benefits be restored
A March 1 effective Food Stamp law allows repayment of benefits wrongfully denied or lost due to state error. You need not currently qualify to receive past benefit restorations through Nov. 1, per a department spokesman. Also, a garage storage in the alley between Elms and Hickory on West Sixth Street burned, with Pecos Volunteer Fire Department responding at 3:25 a.m. total loss.
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Department of Human Resources
Food Stamp Office
Elms
Hickory
West Sixth Street
Pecos
Obituary for A J Easterly 81 of Canton Kemp area
A J Easterly 81 died Monday in a Kaufman Texas hospital. Services Wednesday at 2 p m at Isaac Hillard Funeral Home Canton with interment in Kemp. Born February 24 1898 in Kemp he lived in Canton about 30 years. Survived by wife Mabel daughter Lola Lawler Pecos son Bill Easterly Seymour Missouri step daughter Sue Bennett Kemp five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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A.J. Easterly
Kaufman
Texas
Isaac Hillard
Canton
Kemp
Mr. Easterly
Church of Christ
Mabel
Lola Lawler
Pecos
Bill Easterly
Seymour, Missouri
Sue Bennett
Kemp, Texas
Pecos Marine completes infantry training course
Marine Private First Class Reynaldo A Dominguez son of Manuel G and Carmen A Dominguez of 522 Pine St Pecos has completed the infantry combat training course at Camp Pendleton Calif The six week program covered class room instruction field exercises in infantry tactics fighting position construction camouflage mines demolitions and intra company communications with emphasis on rifleman duties and squad tactics
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Reynaldo A. Dominguez
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Carmen A. Dominguez
Pine St
Pecos
Marine Corps Base
Camp Pendleton
Calif
El Paisano Hotel in Marfa Nears Spring Opening
Renovation of the historic El Paisano Hotel in Marfa is complete and set for a spring opening with condominiums and a shopping mall. Co developers Glen Houston and Jack L Brown. Rod N Harris oversee sales and mall development as visitors from Pecos Balmorhea Odessa Midland and southern New Mexico tour the site. The hotel once housed stars from Giant and built during the 1928 29 oil boom era aims to attract tourists for Big Bend county’s spring summer and fall seasons. Harris emphasizes preservation of landmarks against economic pressures and traffic changes.
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Marfa
Hobbs
N.M
Glen Houston
Jack L. Brown
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Brown
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Big Bend County
EL Paisano
el Paisano Properties
Our Readers Write on U S Mexico Relations and Labor
A reader argues for fair treatment of Mexican workers in the United States and praises Mexico's oil potential. He cites Reeves County jail overcrowding, low wages, and harsh conditions as evidence of past U S missteps. He urges equal respect and notes Mexico may become a leading oil nation and economic partner.
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Carter
Reeves County
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Taiwan
Hong Kong
Japan
West Germany
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Coming events in the Pecos Area
Local clubs in Pecos Balmorhea Barstow and Saragosa announce weekly meetings and activities. Lions Optimist AA Al Non TOPS Rotary Jaycees and student chamber events list venues times and contact notes for Monday through Friday activities.
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Pecos
Stop Sign Citations and Local Incidents Reported in Pecos
The Pecos Police Department cites Jessie Ortega Vasquez for disregarding a stop sign after a collision with Margarita Muro Chavez at West Fifth and South Eddy. Investigations continue into criminal mischief at 1613 W. Third, hubcap theft at a West Third motel, and cinder block theft at 323 N. Walnut. Grass fire at 2200 Country Club Drive and dumpster fire at 12th and Elm reported. Ambulance transferred a patient from Pecos Nursing Home to Reeves County Hospital.
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Jessie Ortega Vasquez
S. Peach
Margarita Muro Chavez
S. Bois D'Arc
West Fifth
South Eddy
Third
West Third
Lampasas
N. Walnut
Country Club Drive
12Th
Elm
Pecos Nursing Home
Reeves County Hospital
Pecos urged to lead in Mexican American relations
Eleuterio M. Garcia argues Pecos sits in an ideal position to boost cross border ties between the United States and Mexico. He urges local action to expose Pecos’ potential, stressing mutual effort with state and national support for a better future for all residents.
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John Kennedy
Mexico
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Pecos
Pecos Women’s Clubs Meet at Hickory Housing Center
The Pecos Federation of Women’s Clubs will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday Feb 22 at the Hickory Housing Center Second and Hickory. Reeves County Young Homemakers will lead the program and Morning TOPS Club will host. All member clubs are urged to send representatives.
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Holiday Inn
Pecos
Franklin's
Pecos Jaycees
Senior Citizens Center
S. Cedar
Balmorhea Senior Citizens Center
Pecos Federation of Women's Clubs
Hickory Housing Center
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Hickory
Reeves County Young Homemakers
Morning Tops Club
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Carlos Nichols
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