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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1971
Page
3
Editorial outlines the proposed Home Rule Charter for Pecos City replacing general law government. It covers mayor council structure, annexation rules, property and tax provisions, street control, and terms for the 1972 elections.
Marine Cpl. Raymond Gomez, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eloy Subin of Balmorhea, was promoted to his present rank while attached to Marine Barracks at Naval Air Station Atsugi in Japan. The notice appears amid a broader report on city charter provisions and council procedures.
Audie Murphy testifies in Los Angeles Superior Court that his roles as a special police officer for Port Hueneme and a deputy sheriff for Dallas County authorize him to carry a blackjack. The Medal of Honor recipient faces charges of illegal weapon possession linked to an assault case filed by a Burbank dog trainer last May. he was previously acquitted of the assault charges.
The Lower Rio Grande Valley avoided the worst of a cold wave as most Texas regions logged subfreezing dawn readings. Dalhart and Amarillo recorded near zero to subzero temps, while Laredo and extreme Southeast Texas stayed above freezing. Citrus growers rushed harvests to protect crops. highways were clearing after snow and ice, with stubborn patches on bridges and overpasses.
Tomas Cruz, in his early 20s, died in a farmhouse explosion at the Emmett Scott farm in Reeves County. His wife Guadalupe 23 and son Tomas Jr. 4 were burned and treated at Reeves Memorial Hospital for 2nd and 3rd degree injuries. Firefighters battled the three hour blaze. Wadley, the fire marshal, received smoke inhalation but recovered. Funeral services are pending at Pecos Funeral Home.
Texas health officials urge annual medical checkups for adults and twice yearly checks for middle age. Eat smart, quit smoking, exercise, control weight, and keep immunization records. Adhere to local health laws, care for pets, conserve water, and support community health efforts. A faint memory quip about margarine caps an otherwise health focused note.
The IRS warns farmers ranchers and fishermen that January 15 is the deadline for filing estimated 1970 federal income tax returns unless they opt to file a final return and pay any tax by March 1 1971. The rule applies to those earning two thirds or more of their income from farming ranching or fishing. Blank forms available at IRS offices post offices or banks.
All menus subject to last minute changes. Wednesday features scalloped chicken with potatoes, seasoned green beans, cheese wedge, fruited gelatin dessert, hot rolls, butter and milk.
Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes says a news conference likely Wednesday will reveal his political plans. The 32 year old, seen as a potential candidate for governor or U S senator, chosen to seek a second term as lieutenant governor with gubernatorial or senatorial runs possible in 1972.
Ribbon cutting at the Midland Odessa Regional Air Terminal marks the second stage of the West Texas Education Center. Ed Magruder and city officials attend as the 12 000 square foot addition houses parts of the center's staff and libraries. The center serves 19 counties and 38 school districts with a 55 member staff and 85 000 students in the region.
Roy J. Meyer a 69 year old from Tucson Arizona is listed in good condition after a pistol fell from a holster and discharged striking his stomach at a local motel. Police and ambulance responded at 5 48 this morning. Meyer was to undergo surgery and details remained unavailable at presstime. The Meyer couple were en route to Dallas for his sister in law’s funeral.
The NFPA said about 12 200 people died in U S fires in 1970 and $2 7 billion in property was destroyed. The worst loss of life was the Nov 28 Anchorage chartered airliner crash with 46 fatalities. The largest property loss was a destroyed C5A Galaxy in Marietta Georgia worth about $30 million.
J B Barnahan deputy district director of the immigration and naturalization service in El Paso said more than 69000 aliens will report addresses in the district in January as part of the annual federal address report program. He noted 69421 filed this January and urged compliance with the law under penalty of serious consequences. Address report cards will be available at immigration offices and post offices starting January 2 1971.
Mrs Ernestine Beauchamp, a local agent for New York Life, received the Texas Leaders Round Table and Health Insurance Quality Awards at the Midland Association of Life Underwriters annual Awards Banquet and Christmas Party. She is a member of the Women's Leaders Round Table and her company's Star Club.
Texas DPS reports 57 New Year holiday fatalities with 30 deaths from single vehicle crashes. Speed rain and alcohol blamed. officials say alcohol may account for 40 to 50 percent of deaths despite a public safety drive to promote safer driving.
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