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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1976
Page
2
PECOS ENTERPRISE reports Balmorhea school board met Tuesday night with President C T Gray presiding. A textbook committee was appointed to review new books for the coming year as officials plan for state and federal funding effects and district land valuation.
Balmorhea welcomes Katherine born to Mr and Mrs Paul Manchuca of Las Cruces weighing 5 pounds 7 ounces. In local news Reeves County voters head to the district office Saturday for three director seats with candidates Bob Moore Dan Brijalba Dale Toone R.V. Turnbaugh Crews Adama Ott Cook. Raul Florez resigns as deputy sheriff planning a Reeves County sheriff bid. Correction: Orville Brey not running for Jeff Davis County sheriff.
The stock market recovered from Tuesday losses with the Dow up to 920.10 at noon as gainers led losers, with Middle South Utilities active. Cotton futures eased with small moves, while livestock markets in Fort Worth Amarillo and surrounding regions showed varied changes in cattle calves hogs and beef prices.
James Madison, a 1771 Princeton graduate, engaged in politics early and won a seat on Orange County Virginia’s committee of safety in 1775. He served as a delegate to Virginia's assembly and the Continental Congress, helped frame Virginia's constitution and bill of rights, authored 29 Federalist Papers and contributed to the U.S. Bill of Rights, later serving as Secretary of State and President. The World Almanac recalls.
In Austin AP report Judge O P Carrillo’s counsel tried to undermine key witness Rodolfo Couling who tied the suspended judge to a scheme to siphon more than 156000 from Duval County over four years. The cross examination focused on bulldozers owned by Benavides Implement & Hardware Co and whether signed agreements reflected truth. Couling testified revenue and ownership nuances while Mitchell pressed on discrepancies and sole on paper ownership. Senators advanced a rule to vote immediately on the impeachment articles after all testimony, with removal prospects tied to the Senate decision and possible disqualification from office.
Sul Ross State University instructor ALPINE-Metha Musick Sprinkle named to appear in the Bicentennial Memorial Edition of Personalities of the South by the American Biographical Institute. The piece highlights her 17 years teaching in Texas public schools and her focus on elementary education and graduate research instruction. The editor lauds her for integrity and dedication to training teachers of excellence.
The Agriculture Department sets a Feb 23 effective date for looser prime and choice standards, narrowing good. The change aims to reduce grain feeding and fat marbling while keeping beef taste similar. Opponents warn higher prices for lower quality meat and potential production costs.
Ward County law enforcement continues to investigate the bludgeoning death of 37 year old Odessa resident Herman B. whose body was found under a highway bridge near Barstow Saturday. Deputy W D Hall said investigators have a couple of leads they are pursuing.
Ford praised Texan political figure Mrs. Armstrong as a likely ambassador choice. If Senate approval comes, she would become the first woman to head a major country post since Clare Boothe Luce. Armstrong, 48, has held high White House roles and led Republican efforts before resigning in 1974 for family reasons. Separate reports note a homicide case near Barstow with one suspect and a missing 1968 pickup, while Dallas Fort Worth ranks 12th in US urban population at 2.4 million.
Delivery rates shown for Reeves Ward Loving Culberson and Jeff Davis counties set at 342000 dollars plus 72 dollars yearly tax by mail. Other counties and states 40 dollars plus 2 dollars yearly tax. Servicemen and student rate 19.04 dollars plus 0.96 dollars yearly or per term by mail. Associated Press rights noted for republication of news dispatches and local news.
Calendar lists weekly meetings and activities in Pecos community including Modern Study Club Rotary events Morning Optimists Lions Club TOPS Al Anon and church volunteer dinner. Details give locations schedules and contact notes for organizers and member groups.
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