This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1978
Page
1
Local listing shows Southwest Microfilm at 2601 East Yandell in El Paso Texas with post office box 10054. This entry records mailing details for the business and location.
President Carter won bipartisan support from congressional leaders to take needed steps to end the 78 day coal strike. The group endorsed presidential leadership while cautioning against premature action as lawmakers warned of potential widespread job losses if no settlement is reached. A tentative P M Coal pact gave hope for an industry wide deal, with officials weighing Taft Hartley seizure or federal arbitration as possible options.
Five newly elected directors will be installed March 7 at the Pecos chamber of commerce annual banquet. They will assume duties April 1. New directors include Russell B. Jerry McGowen III, Dr. Walter Von Clendenon, Ronald Ethridge, Sidney Sadler and Richard San Roman. A vice president of First...
A Midland Texas constable Leonard Garcia Jr 33 faces a misdemeanor charge for filing a false report about the death of Ector County jail inmate Larry Lozano. Police say witnesses at bars did not recall Garcia being assaulted and he previously claimed three men beat him to uncover Lozano details. The case follows Lozano s Jan 22 death and ongoing autopsies and investigation.
Weather update notes Pecos highs in the 60s and 50s with lows in the teens to 30s and mostly fair conditions across the Panhandle to Big Bend. The profile highlights Dr. Verhalen Clendenen, a longtime Pecos resident and professional in dentistry, farming, and church and civic roles, and Jerry McGowen, a Pecos lawyer and community elder with family ties and multiple bar association memberships.
The Supreme Court said it will hear arguments on whether it should decide which state was Howard Hughes' home. The case seeks to settle millions in inheritance taxes from Hughes's 1976 death, with California and Texas clashing over the estate. California attorneys urge the court to decide residency. Texas argues the estate faces no over-taxation danger.
The welfare review agreed to hear Texas officials appeal aimed at overturning the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that struck down a key portion of Texas Aid to Families With Dependent Children. The appeals court had held the program did not meet federal guidelines last July.
The Texas Health Department sponsors a blood pressure blood sugar and urinalysis clinic for Toyah seniors unable to attend the prior session. It runs from 3 to 7 p.m. on February 23 with contact Martina Chavez at the Toyah Senior Citizen Center for details.
Rev Madelynn R West 32 announces candidacy for the unexpired Pecos council seat formerly held by Douglas Fernandes who resigned She is married to Rev Philip R West pastor at St Marks Episcopal Church They reside at 1601 Missouri St with two children Leora 11 and James 9 Wests moved to Pecos in 1977 and have ties to Fort Stockton Santa Fe and Chicago The candidate emphasizes youth work and community service and urges high quality municipal services with prudent spending
Illness boosted absences Monday and today across Pecos public schools with Pecos High School hardest hit as nearly 400 students, over a third of the student body, were absent Monday. Crocket and Zavala junior highs reported notable absence rates, while elementary schools showed varying levels though several reflected above normal for the season.
The 60 bed Reeves County Hospital set to open Monday March 6 after delays for electrical and laundry work. Administrator J E Langleys noted a main power lug replacement caused the hold up, with delivery and final touches wrapping up. The facility offers 40 private rooms, ICU two beds, nursery and more, under contract with Southwest Regional Seventh-day Adventist Health Services.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.