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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1973
Page
1
Government health survey by the National Center for Health Statistics tracks weekly health data to assess whether Reeves County residents are healthier over time. The program, a division of the Department of Health Education, compares health metrics across regions to gauge relative wellbeing.
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin displays a one million dollar rare book collection in Balmorhea and Pecos on Thursday. The exhibit, insured and guarded, travels in velvet cases and velvet shelves, featuring titles like The Victoria Psalter and Cattle Industry of Texas.
Governor Preston Smith approved two Criminal Justice action grants for Reeves and Ector counties funded by the Criminal Justice Council and U S Department of Justice. Reeves County receives 18750 to study correctional services with an in kind match of 7305. Ector County gets 18000 for a full time investigator with cash match 7406.
Pecos residents raised funds to aid 14 year old Salvador Hinojos flown to Galveston for kidney surgery and weeks of care. He has returned home after extensive treatment and recovery. His family is the Hinojos family of 611.
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce plans a 10 30 a m ribbon cutting at Robinson Chevrolet Buick on Interstate 20. Harold Meyer says the event will feature refreshments door prizes and guest attendance by officers directors and members. The firm employs 30 with a 250 000 payroll and holds a large vehicle inventory and 0.25 million investment in land and facilities.
The 49th annual Buffalo Trail Council Boy Scouts banquet will be held Thursday at First Baptist Church Odessa. Featured speaker John Dupree of Dallas, regional director for the South Central Region, will discuss Scouting in Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arkansas and Louisiana. Several local leaders will receive Silver Beaver and Silver Fawn honors.
South Vietnamese sources say the United States and South Vietnam will declare a unilateral cease-fire on the eve of President Nixon's inauguration to pave the way for a Paris peace pact. Thieu reportedly told to trust in Nixon while Haig and Kislinger draft terms. agreement may still leave ambiguous points for after the cease-fire.
This weather summary reports temperatures staying above normal through Saturday in Texas, with Monday highs around 68 and morning lows near 39. Fog covered wide areas from the coast plains to Central and East Texas, while most of the state enjoyed mild, early spring conditions and only light cooling expected by weekend.
County Extension Agent Paul Tapp announces the new Farmer's Tax Guide, a clearly written publication with examples of completed forms. It includes a new investment credit section, credit for gasoline and farm fuels, and self-employment tax guidance for Social Security, plus an index for quick topic access.
Frank Lokey of Monahans designates Wain Miller of the Midland Reporter Telegram as committee chairman to develop a publicity campaign for the Texas Pecos Trail Association. The initial planning session is set for 4 p.m. Thursday at the High Sky Restaurant in Midland. The seven active cities Odessa, Midland, Pecos, Monahans, Fort Stockton, McCamey, Rankin aim to promote recreational, historical, and cultural attractions with eight more expected to join soon.
Gov Dolph Briscoe and Lt Gov Bill Hobby took oath to lead a new Texas government team pledging reform, economy, efficiency, and no new taxes in 1973. Chief Justice Joe Greenhill administered the ceremony as the youthful Democrats began statewide office.
Noel Construction Co. secured the largest permit share for a $40,000 two residence townhouse at 1215 Iowa St. among December city permits totaling $62,670. Other listed projects include Bennie Babb beer distributor addition worth $7,000 and office/work additions at 402 E Third St for Local 683, United Rubber Workers.
Kissinger will not return to the Paris peace talks before next week and perhaps not then. President Nixon will not address the nation on Vietnam this week, with a televised inaugural address possible on Saturday. A Saigon report about a cease fire before Nixon's inauguration was not commented on by the White House.
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