Abilene businessman Trial set Jan 12 in alleged fraud
Abilene businessman Owen G. Cook faces a January 12 trial date set by U S District Judge Adrian Spears for defrauding the government through repair contracts. Jury selection concluded Wednesday and testimony is expected to last about a week. Prosecutors and the defense said witness Jeanne Bean, connected to Bandera Plant, has been located and subpoenaed to testify. Her husband Robert Bean previously ran the plant until his 1976 death.
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San Antonio
U.S
Adrian Spears
Cook
Mikelco
Bandera Inc
Kelly Air Force Base
Market opens higher on dollar rally boosts stocks
The Market in New York reports a positive start to the year as the Dow Jones average climbs 3.38 points amid renewed dollar strength in foreign exchange markets. Traders cite substantial buy orders from foreigners and U.S. participants and note the NYSE composite index edges up to 51.85 as gains outpace losses.
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New York
U.S
New
York Stock Exchange
West Texas cools with possible rain early next week
The forecast notes a slight cooling trend from Saturday through Monday across West Texas with a chance of rain early in the week. Highs range from the 40s to the 60s and lows from the 20s to the 40s, varying by region.
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Associated Press
Texas
North
South Texas
One Day Film Preview Session Planned for Region 18
Region 18 Education Service Center hosts a one day film and audiovisual preview session January 27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at LaForce Boulevard Midland Regional Air Terminal. Parents and adults may request previews by notifying ten days in advance and may call Vera Smith at 563 2380 with film title and arrival time.
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Region 18
Education Service Center
LaForce Blvd
Midland Regional Air Terminal
Vera Smith
Smith
Cotton futures rise in New York midweek trading
In New York the Cotton Exchange shows No. 2 cotton futures higher at midday with strict low middling 1 1/16 inch spot slipping 57 points to 49.42 cents per pound for the ten leading markets. Dow Jones stock averages at 11 a.m. show Industrial 30 at 818.87, up 5.29. Transports 217.03, up 1.60. Utilities 111.31, up 0.56. Stocks 284.80, up 1.83.
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NEW York
New York Cotton Exchange
DOW Jones New York
Dow Jones
A.m
Indus
Weather watch West Texas partly cloudy through Friday
West Texas weather outlook shows partial cloudiness through Friday with windy conditions in the north on Friday and warmer readings in the south today. Cooler air moves in tonight and Friday with highs ranging 65 to 71 and lows from 25 to 42, while Friday highs reach 55 to 70.
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Texas
Governor Briscoe announces 1978 Conference on Aging event
Governor Dolph Briscoe announces the 1978 Governor's Conference on Aging to be held February 20 at the San Antonio Convention Center. The event, run with the Governor's Committee on Aging and 28 Area Agencies on Aging, invites elderly participation with the theme Maturity Speaks Lets Listen. Registration ends January 30 with forms via local Area Agency on Aging offices.
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Dolph Briscoe
San Antonio Convention Center
Governor's Committee On Aging
Briscoe
San Antonio
Area Agency On Aging
Car Found Reported at 1930 Scott St by Owner
Robert Nunez reported a car left at 1930 Scott St and asked police to check it. Kenneth Holden, owner at 811 N Hickory St, had earlier reported the car stolen to the Sheriff’s Office. Also listed are county marriage licenses and criminal cases including DWI and speeding indictments with various names and dates.
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Robert Nunez
Scott St
Kenneth Holden
Hickory St
Sheriff's Office
Isack Ramirez Jr
N. Cypress Sr
Naomi Montanez
Martinez St
Gregorio Ezequil Sanchez Pina
Fort Stockton
Alma Arista
Douglas Anthony Luckett
Wickett
Jamie Gayle Pearrow
Dennis W. Roberts
JP Court
Juan
Rodney Wayne Grable
Municipal Court
Mark Wilson Dinwiddie
Benjamin Bland McNeil
Comptroller warns food establishments in Texas
Comptroller Bob Bullock warned restaurant owners and food processors to beware of scams offering sales tax refunds on utilities. Exempt status requires an on site energy use study, and false certificates risk taxes plus a 10 percent penalty and interest if later disallowed.
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Austin, Texas
Bob Bullock
Bullock
Pecos Insurance Agent Named Businessman of the Week
Nova Herrera profiles Tommy Beauchamp, a New York Life Insurance agent in Pecos, detailing his career shift from Automotive Proving Grounds after 13 years, his ongoing CLU studies, and his community work with Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce. The piece notes his family, church involvement, and plans to expand into new life insurance offerings.
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Tommy Beauchamp
Lions Club
Pecos
New York Life Insurance Company
New York Life
Robert Hinojos
Nova Herrera
Hackberry St
Beauchamp
Eddy Street
Automotive Proving Grounds
APG
Proving Grounds
Cayanosa
Billie Sol Estes
New York
Charter Life Underwriter
CLU
American College of Pennsyyvannia
Odessa
Top Club
Star Club
Tops Club
The
Downtown Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Crescent Jewelry Store
Kathy Royal
Karen Dillon
Thomas Beauchamp
Pecos High School Calendar Monday Events
Calendar notes a Pecos High School library program on financial aid for college students starting at 7 30 p m all welcome. Lions Club and Amistad Lions Club meetings at American Motor Inn and Lions Den at 7 30 p m. Tuesday features Evening Optimist Club and Pecos Art Association painting demonstration. Wednesday includes Downtown Lions Club at Holiday Inn and Modern Study Club at 619 S Bois D Arc with A Picture of Education aday. Thursday has Game Day at Senior Center 9 a m to 5 p m. Friday lists Pecos Alcoholics Anonymous at 8 p m with several phone contacts.
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Pecos High School
Lions Club
American Motor Inn
Amistad Lions Club
Lions den
Saragosa Hall
Pecos Art Association
3Rd St
Downtown
Holiday Inn
Modern Study Club
S. Bois D'Arc
S. Cedar St
Pecos Alcoholics Anonymous
Oak St
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Salvador Saiz
Adam Garcia
Oscar Castillo
Mickey Rayos
Abilene
Jeanne Bean
Pecos Enterprise
Pecos Enterprise, Inc
South Cedar Street
Pecos Texas
Ken Dulaney
Lewis Barrett
Bartor
Diane Osborn
Doris Welch
Ruben Baca
Emily Galindo
Carlos Nichols
Mary Carpenter
Reeves County
Mai
Reeves. Ware. Loving
Wuiperson
Jeff Counties
John Walter McDaniel
Kevin Wayne Duke
Terry Don Johnson
Terry L. Burkholder
Nathan Bailey
DWI
Manuel Ruben Garcia
Billy Clay Cooksey
Glen Belen Ellis
Clinton K. Dozier
Charles C. Mount
Stephen Bruce Robinson
Ricky Richard Huffman
Vernon Estes
Admires Club
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