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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1973
Page
1
Former president Johnson returns to Capitol for final appearance with full honor guard. He was pronounced dead at 5:43 p.m. EST Monday aboard his private plane at San Antonio International Airport. The sudden attack cut short a public career spanning Texas origins through Congress to Senate Democratic leader.
Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho met for 3 hours and 45 minutes in Paris in a bid to finalize a Vietnam peace agreement. Officials offered no clear word on cease fire completion or presidential approval steps, as U S and North Vietnamese photographers observed and observers noted progress.
Texas legislators held a brief session to mourn former President Lyndon B. Johnson. A Thursday joint Senate House memorial will be held at the LBJ Library where Johnson will lie in state. Briscoe Hobby and Daniel placed a wreath, and Jan 25 was declared an official day of mourning with offices closed.
President Nixon will speak to the nation by television and radio at 10 p.m. EST to announce the Vietnam peace negotiation status. He will meet Cabinet at 8 p.m. and the top five congressional leaders at 9 p.m., with a bipartisan meeting at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday and no prepared text for his Oval Office address.
Overnight in Pecos fell to 24 degrees with a record high of 53. The forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy skies through Wednesday with another cold night ahead followed by a warming trend on Wednesday.
Dallas faces an energy crisis as diesel fuel supplies at a major truck stop drop 43 percent and threaten to run dry next week. Texaco and other suppliers ration Middle Distillates while independent firms scramble to cover needs, impacting hospitals, power plants, and freight as nationwide shortages spread.
Alexandros Onassis, 24, son of Aristotle Onassis, died at 6:57 p.m. after a Athens Airport crash that left him with brain injuries and multiple fractures. Doctors and family had feared for his life after the amphibious aircraft malfunctioned.
The PTA of South Pecos Elementary reports worn drinking fountains were replaced on the playground with donations from five local firms. Tractor and Picker Service, Stanton Drilling Co., Community Public Service, Pecos Transit Mix Inc., and Farmers Co-Op Gin Verhalen provided materials and equipment for the red metal fountains.
County Commissioners Court awarded the purchase to H M Truck and Tractor for a new dump truck. The low bid of 5293.80 defeated Robinson Chevrolet Buick at 5368.41. Ismael Carrasco, precinct 3 commissioner, approved the decision while other business was tabled due to quorum issues. Attending were M C Martinez Jr precinct 1 and Carrasco. Cecil Cothrun was absent due to a death, Wendell Faulkner away.
President Nixon declared Thursday a national day of mourning for former President Lyndon B. Johnson and ordered federal offices closed. Flags will fly at half staff over federal property for 30 days as tributes, and citizens are asked to attend memorial services in their places of worship.
Police investigated several petty thefts including a lost purse found west of Toyah by Pablo Briones who identified the owner as a Midland resident. Three eight track tapes, $15 in change from dryers, and $75 in tools were stolen. A girl's coat was reported missing from West Pecos Junior High.
Mexican President Luis Echeverria sent a message to President Nixon expressing sincere condolences on the death of Lyndon B. Johnson former U S president. The note stated it came in the name of the Mexican people and government.
Two cases were decided in County Court with Judge H D Glover presiding. Glenda McCartney Hadorn of Odessa was found guilty of driving while intoxicated and received a three month jail term probated for six months, a $50 fine plus court costs, and a $10 monthly probation fee. Herman Markovitch of El Paso was found guilty of speeding and fined $25 plus costs. Court will reconvene Wednesday morning for another jury. Square dancers can attend a free lesson at 8 p.m. in the community center banquet room. beginners welcome.
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