Pecos Council Approves Three Thousand For Little League Field
The Pecos City Council unanimously approved about 3000 in improvements for the Pecos Little League Field on Walthall Street. Plans include moving outfield poles and building a new back stop, with seating repairs noted as a need. The council also postponed funds for a public relations position and discussed drainage options on Veterans Boulevard.
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Pecos
Walthall Street
David A. Smith
Little League
Smith
Jesus Muniz
Security State Bank
Council
Chamber of Advertising Committee
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Advertising Committee
City of Pecos
Reeves
J.J. Maxey
Maxey
Veterans Boulevard
Bill Moss
Talks faltering as Carter plans forceful push in coal strike
President Carter summoned seven senators and five House members and invited four governors to the White House as talks on the 80 day coal strike falter. He seeks to pressure both sides toward a negotiated settlement while administration gears to impose a settlement if needed. Industry rejects the UMW bottom line while state guards and protests signal rising tensions amid potential national action.
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David Espo
Associated Press
Washington
Carter
White House
House
West Virginia
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Ohio
United Mine Workers
Umws
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
UMW
Ray Marshall
Indiana
Tennessee
Ray Blanton
Hocking County
Utah
Tuffant Mining Co
Logan
Marshall
BCOA
Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Co
Pittsburg & Midway
Midwest
Carter Proposes $11.4 Billion Job Program For Long Term Unemployed
The Carter administration sent a bill to Congress seeking 11.4 billion dollars to create and train jobs for more than four million Americans over 12 months starting Oct 1. It would prioritize long term unemployed while trimming aid to those likely to be rehired.
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Washington
Carter Administration
Public Service
Congress
Augustus F. Hawkins
D-Calif
House
Carter
Pecos Sees Warm Spell As Temps Hit 74 Degrees
Signs of spring appeared in Pecos with a high of 74 and a 30 degree low. West Texas stays fair through Friday with warmer afternoons, highs in the 60s, and nights near 30, rising to the upper 60s to upper 70s Friday. mountain areas stay cooler with 20s to 40s.
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Pecos
West Texas
Pecos Chamber elects new appointees and directors
Incoming Pecos Chamber of Commerce president Jay Dycus announces three one year director appointments Tommy Beauchamp Christina Hinz and Hugh Loring Box along with five elected directors to be installed at the March 7 banquet. New officers begin April 1.
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Jay Dycus
Pecos
Chamber of Commerce Today
C.of C
Dycus
Tommy Beauchamp
Christina Hinz
Hugh Loring Box
Chamber
Nita Smith
Beauchamp
New York Life Insurance Co
Crescent Jewelers
Tarleton State College
Automotive Proving Grounds
New York Life
National Assn
Life Underwriters
Texas Assn
Cos
Downtown Lions Club
Evening Lions Club
Lions International
First Christian Church of
Hinz
Texas Christian University
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
20Th Century Club
American Cancer Society
Chamber of Commerce Women's Division
Reeves County Republican Party
Edna Gladney
Box
Intratex Gas Co
Texas Tech University
Southwest Microfilm Notice at El Paso Facility
Southwest Microfilm at 2601 E Yandell El Paso Texas lists P O Box 10054 for correspondence. Local readers are advised to use the address for inquiries and service related matters.
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Southwest Microfilm
E. Yandell P.O. Dox
el Paso
Tex
Farmers back in Lubbock rally for cotton price reform
About 50 tractors arrived in Lubbock as striking farmers from the South Plains urged cotton gin and compress owners not to ship or receive cotton today. They blame the National Cotton Council for lacking farmer representation and interest in farmer prices.
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Lubbock, Texas
South Plains
Lubbock
American Agriculture Movement
National Cotton Council
Hearing Set March 15 On Gas Rate Increase Request
Pecos City Mayor announces a March 15 hearing in Austin on Southern Union Gas Company rate increase No 1444 before the Texas Railroad Commission. Citizens may request to speak. Tom Diamond is counsel opposing the hike. Approximately 6 000 customers statewide face higher bills, with El Paso County residents particularly affected.
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Austin, Texas
Texas Railroad Commission
Dallas
Bickley
Pecos
W.R
Bob”’ Bickly
Southern Union Gas Company
Austin
Railroad Commission
Tom Diamond
Associated Press
West Texas Gas Inc
Texas
Southern Union Gas Co
el Paso
Commission
Clint
Anthony
Southern Union
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John L. Swanson
Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent
Johnny Montoya
Roberto Navarette
Hector (Tito) Roman
Community Council
Reeves County
Robert Hinojos
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