Pecos farm wives mobilize fury to aid struggling farmers
A group of Pecos women organize a letter writing campaign to legislators to highlight farm hardships amid low prices high costs and possible farm losses. At a meeting 22 wives heard responses from Congressman Richard White and Senators Lloyd Bentsen and John Tower noting willingness to aid farmers and discuss farm bill restructuring in the 94th Congress.
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Pecos
Washington D.C
Tommy Mayfield
Richard White
Lloyd Bentsen
John Tower
Texas
Washington
Senator Bentsen
Agricul
Council talks over city phone service
City council met with five Continental Telephone Co representatives led by Billy Cox and Jack Holmes to address Pecos phone problems. Local complaints cited include long distance cutoffs, local interference, and busy signals when dialing. Council members voiced concerns about service quality since a rate increase.
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Council
Continental Telephone Company
Pecos
Ron McReynolds
Continental
Andrews
Billy
Pigman
Bob Bickley
Telephone Company
Jack Holmes
Billy Cox
Holmes
Cox
City finances deemed sound in mid year review
City manager J J Maxey announced that city revenues and expenditures were within the 1974 budget through December 31 1974 the mid point of the fiscal year. The council approved transfers funds and staffing changes including park department hire Raul Reyes and resignations in health and sanitation.
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J.J. Maxey
Raul Reyes
Douglas Tucker
Juan Estrella
Health and Sanitation Department
Third
Cedar
Oak Streets
Board of Equalization
Final production wrapup of Who Fired That Shot
JOHN PITTS recaps a local theatre wrap after the play Who Fired That Shot. The cast wanders from performance highs to the letdown of no reengagement, recalling errors, wig tests, and backstage egos with affectionate humor. Local lights, chairs, and the Lions lunch crowd feature in the lighthearted backstage diary.
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Charlotte Slack
R.B. McGowan
McKinney
Weinacht
Mary Ann
Ellen
Harold Elder
Bob Miller
Nathan Hale
Bob
Mary Ann Weinacht
Lions
Rotary
Worth Ross
Worth
Bill Pigman
Clark Ford
Bill
Snow Dims West Texas as Cool Front Arrives
A new cool front draped West Texas in light snow and cold, with Pecos reporting sprinkles turning to snow and depths over an inch unofficially. Fort Davis logged eight inches and Alpine four inches as temps dropped to near freezing overnight. The Snow Belt stretched from Lubbock to Marfa and Alpine, while motorists faced slick roads on routes to Fort Davis, Alpine, and Marfa.
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Pecos
Far
Texas
DPS
Fort Davis
West Texas
Alpine
Associated Press
Pecos River
Lubbock
Marfa
Rio Grande
del Rio
New Mexico
Rio Grande Valley
Texas Hill Country
Texas Panhandle
Florida
Pacific Northwest
New England
Gulf Coast
Florida Panhandle
Georgia
South Carolina
Colville
Pecos Students Attend Forensics Tournament At ASU
Pecos High School students travel to San Angelo for the fourth annual forensics tournament at Angelo State University. About 600 participants last year, with similar turnout expected. Events include public speaking, interpretation and debate. About 39 Texas schools are expected. Directors are Helen Schafer and Jack Eli of ASU.
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Pecos High School
San Angelo
Angelo State University
Bate High School
Texas
Helen Schafer
the University
Jack Eli
ASU
Reeves-Loving County junior livestock show kickoff Friday
The yearly Reeves Lov ing County event begins at 5 p m Friday in the fair barn with a hog show. Weighing and classing precede, over 200 animals entered. Steers display at 8 p m, lambs show Saturday at 9 a m, capons after lambs. Premium sale starts 8 p m Saturday.
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Reeves-Loving County
Fair Barn
Bill Calloway
Calloway
Texas Ranger Captain James Riddles Dies in Midland
Texas Ranger Capt. James Riddles, famed for leading inquiries into high profile murders, died of a heart attack in Midland at age 64. He joined the Department of Public Safety 34 years ago and was promoted to Ranger captain.
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Austin
Texas Ranger
James Riddles
Midland
Riddles
Department of Public Safety
Farmers Meet Tonight To Discuss Local Agriculture
Farmers and their wives will meet in the CPS Reddy Room at 7 30 p m today to discuss the local agricultural economy including loan availability to offset drought and flood losses. All farmers and their wives are encouraged to attend.
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CPS Reddy Room
Senior Blood Pressure Clinic Slated Jan 27 at Center
The Senior Citizens announce their third Blood Pressure Clinic for January 27 at 2 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center on Second and Hickory Streets. A diabetic screening will be offered for those who missed December. The free clinic welcomes all residents aged 55 and older.
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Senior Citizens Center
Second and
Hickory Streets
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Bettye Ivey
W.W. Hill
Jack Duke
G.G. Passmore
Reeves County
Bickley
Clem Crowley
Don Doan
Manuel Trujillo
Lynn Webb
Rodeo and Fair Fund
Rodeo Grounds
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Paso
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