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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1971
Page
10
Public notice details a proposed Texas Constitutional Amendment Number Two on the May 18 1971 special election ballot. Voters decide whether the Legislature may propose amendments at any session, with procedural publication and voting requirements outlined.
El Paso based Rev. David Moore serves as interim pastor at First Presbyterian Church. He and his wife and two children will attend this weekend as members host a covered dish dinner after Sunday worship on February 28 in the fellowship hall. Women’s group arranged details. meat provided. attendees bring vegetables salads or desserts. a Sunday School class is available for all ages.
The community church menu includes Rev Gage Lloyd of Big Spring serving thirteen winter weeks and a luncheon honoring his work. The church plans offerings through Church World Service. A February 28 World Day of Prayer observance by Women of First United Methodist is announced with a lunch to follow.
Highlights of events that occurred on February 26 across history include Lisbon’s earthquake in 1531 that killed tens of thousands, Ponce de Leon’s Florida expedition in 1521, Victor Hugo’s birth in 1802, Napoleon’s escape from Elba in 1815, Grand Canyon National Park’s establishment in 1919, Venice bombing in 1918, Cologne and Tokyo bombings in 1945, Morocco’s king death and succession in 1955, Apollo moon mission steps in 1969, and 1970s anti-American protests in Manila and a 1960s era lunar test.
Balmorhea High School boys defeated Imperial 58 to 92 and head home for a Tuesday matchup with Grand Falls for a state bid. Junior High beat Imperial 40 to 39 and also prepares to host Grand Falls. Girls fell 33 to 20 to McAdoo in the regional game at Levelland.
Public notice outlines proposed constitutional amendment number four SJR 17 to add Section 49-d-1 authorizing up to 100 million in Water Development bonds for grants and loans to cities districts and agencies for water quality projects with 6 percent interest cap and funds deposit to the Texas Water Development Fund. measures to appear on the May 18 1971 special election ballot.
Public notice for a special election May 18 1971 on SJR 15 proposing a new State Ethics Commission. It details appointment rules for nine members, two ex officio members, terms six years, officer roles, rulemaking powers, financial disclosures for legislators, meeting requirements in Austin, compensation, and enforcement provisions. The amendment would empower ethics rules for legislators and state officers and seek efficiency in the legislative process.
Public notice outlines Proposed Constitutional Amendment Number Three on the ballot SJR 5 for the May 18 1971 special election in Texas. It details eligibility for aid and medical care including aged citizens disabled persons needy blind and dependent children with federal matching funds and state caps.
Daily outlook by Frances Drake outlines Aries through Pisces with guidance on focus, decision-making, budgeting, and patience. It notes personalities of notable figures such as Buffalo Bill, Margaret Leighton, Jackie Gleason, and Betty Hutton, highlighting varied talents and artistic inclinations.
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