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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1978
Page
2
The Associated Press reports a weekend through Monday forecast with cold, largely cloudy conditions across Panhandle to North Texas. West Texas sees highs in the 30s to 50s, lows near teens to 30. South Texas remains cool with possible rain and freezing conditions Monday north portions.
In San Antonio Texas Mayor Pro Tem John Steen urged appeal of a 4th Court of Civil Appeals decision that zone ordinances are not subject to city elections. The 1976 referendum halted a planned shopping center atop the Edwards Aquifer, source of the city’s drinking water, after zoning allowed development before the vote. Developers’ lawyer Harvey Harday welcomed the ruling as justice. The referendum had directed the council to change zoning to bar the mall.
The market wavered after a modest early advance with the Dow Jones average down 0.44 at 772.00 by noon. Gainers slightly outpaced declines on the NYSE while analysts cited dollar strength and caution over next week’s trade balance report. Athlone Industries led active issues, and volume reached 7.91 million at noon.
Reeves County lies in District 25 where Pete Snelson of Midland announced his bid for re-election to the Texas Senate. He is sixth in seniority, chairs the Intergovernmental Relations Committee, and represents about 400,000 people across 35 counties. Snelson cited dedication to state and district needs and touted roles on the Education and Special Education committees and the Texas Sunset Commission. He said the commission studies 27 agencies to determine which should continue. A West Texan born in Ward County, he has been in Midland since 1955, served in the House in 1960 and the Senate in 1964, and acted as Governor when both the Governor and Lt. Governor were absent. He and his wife Susan have four children. He made the announcement in Midland and San Angelo and plans to file for a May 6 primary.
Range science. Dr. Jerry Cox, a New Mexico native and Ph.D. in range management, joins Sul Ross State University as assistant professor in the Range and Wildlife program, replacing Dr. Gerald Garner who resigned to join the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Commission in Washington, D.C. Garner remains adjunct faculty.
Pecos resident Mike Burkholder has been named area coordinator for Reagan V. Brown’s campaign for Texas Department of Agriculture commissioner. Brown, appointed by Governor Dolph Briscoe in Austin, succeeds John C. White who resigned to join USDA. Brown, praised as educator and administrator, has shown strong performance in nine months in office. Some readers note that frozen orange juice concentrates may cause fewer allergies due to less skin oil.
In Austin Texas four men convicted of misappropriating federal minority grant funds were sentenced to 12 years each while a fifth official got a 10 year term. The defendants were former officials of the Mexican Council.
Cathy L. Hopper of Pecos earned honors at Hardin-Simmons University for the 1977 fall semester with a full course load and a 3.7 GPA. Economic Progress assessed a $10,000 fine to Tejas Investment Corp. and a district court sentenced four men to 12 years and one to 10 years for misusing about $141,000 in funds from Tejas Investment Corp.
Three Pecos area students at Angelo State University in San Angelo are listed on the fall semester dean's honor roll. Criselda Garcia, government major, and Debra Elaine Hill, secretarial science major, are on the 3.00 to 3.49 tier, while Craig Thomas Carrico, computer science major, is on the 3.50 to 4.00 tier.
Joni Thompson daughter of Mrs Jo Ann Thompson of 1102 South Plum has been named to the 1977 78 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges announced by Dr Tom G Turns dean of student life. Selection cites academic achievement community service leadership and extracurricular activity potential. Thompson graduates Rice University cum laude Phi Beta Kappa in May 1976 and is now a Texas Eastern University graduate student pursuing a master’s in psychology health and physical education.
A Pecos group of Professional Women met Tuesday Jan 24 at the Pecos Housing Center at Hickory and Second. Twenty members were present with Mrs Clarice Painter visiting. Reports were given and routine business discussed. A $25 donation was made to the Mary Silverstrom Fund. Becky Heard hosted. Next meeting is Feb 14 on Personal Development at the Pecos Housing Center.
George H. Nelson Jr. reported a fight at his home and sought a complaint against a suspect who allegedly has threatened him and his wife. Jose Manuel Gonzales Guerra was arrested after trying to open Arco Gas Station doors and admitted being an illegal alien. Evading arrest case involved Eladio Segura Saucedo and Benjamin Valeriano Valles, with Saucedo fleeing on foot and both facing charges. Valles jailed for drunk in public and traffic. Ambulance called for a ill man at Sunday House. Marriage licenses issued for Manuel Mapula Dominguez and Refugio Lara Portillo, both of 1609 Missouri St.
Calendar lists clubs meetings from Lions to Optimist and Heart Association, church revivals, a high school union meeting, and community gatherings across Pecos with times and locations. Also lists local obituaries and criminal case filings, plus UT Austin fall graduates including Arnold Calderon of Pecos.
An organizational meeting for a Big Bend art association is set for Thursday at 7 p.m. in Sul Ross State University Little Theatre. Faculty from the University’s Art Department organize to promote art, sponsor artists, shows and workshops for the region. The initial meeting will outline aims answer questions and elect officers for the year. The group welcomes artists and art patrons.
Free Energy World reports production of geothermal power reaches about one million kilowatts using Earth's heat to produce steam for generators. Geologists say output could increase tenfold, creating a pollution free energy source equivalent to burning a billion tons of coal.
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