Egypt and Syria seek to avert war in North Africa clash
Rabat reports Egypt and Syria move to head off a Algeria-Morocco war after desert clashes near Amghala oasis. Sadat spoke to Boumedienne and Hassan II with emphasis on closely following the developing crisis. Chihabi travels to Algiers to mediate as tensions rise. A separate incident in Pecos sends a Building Trades class moving furniture into temporary Pecos Elementary quarters.
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Rabat
Morocco
Egypt
Syria
Sahara
Anwar Sadat
Houari Boumedienne
Hassan II
Ismail Fahmy
Cairo
Hafez Assad
Kihmat Chihabi
Algiers
Beirut
Safir
Chihabi
Spain
Mauritania
Algeria
Amghala Oasis
Algerian
Pecos
Three Pecos drug suspects released on bond after raid
Three of six suspects charged in the December Pecos narcotics raid posted bond and were released from Reeves County jail. Ruben Barreno Lee Roy Licon and Benito Salcido walked out after bond reductions or postings ranging from 15 000 to 40 000 on various heroin charges.
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Pecos
Reeves County
Sheriff's Department
Ruben Barreno
Lee Roy Licon
Benito Salcido
Nar
Licon
Alex Gonzales
Fort Stockton
Salcido
Harrison
Starley
Maria Valdez
Linda Barreno
Luis Franco
Reevs
Franco
Heroin Terms Reduced Prompt Appeals by Two Reeves County Men
Two Reeves County men convicted of heroin possession filed motions for appeals after receiving reduced sentences in 143rd District Court. Joe Garcia and Teofilo Garcia were sentenced to nine years each in the Texas Department of Corrections for a Pecos arrest on August 8. They pleaded not guilty and waived a jury, with the State's evidence led by District Attorney Lawrence Barber.
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Reeves County
143Rd District
Joe Garcia
Teofilo Garcia
143Rd District Court
Texas Department of Corrections
Lawrence Barber
Monahans
Pecos
Starley
Starkey
TDC
Oscar Corrales
Corrales
Gary Freeman
Taylor quits Reeves Memorial Hospital post
Hospital administrator Jerry Taylor resigned at a special board meeting after ongoing personnel problems. The board will search for a replacement, with interim duties by Joel Daniel and department heads. Taylor’s resignation is a mutual agreement, effective Friday, four to six weeks to appoint a new administrator.
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Jerry Taylor
Reeves Memorial Hospital
Mike Starkey
Taylor
Joel Daniel
Starkey
Kneeland gets 10 year term for 1974 abduction
Tommy Ray Kneeland, 26, received a 10 year prison sentence after pleading guilty in Fort Worth to abducting an 18 year old Arlington girl in 1974. He already serves two life terms tied to the killings of Mary Jane Handy and Robert Gholson and a 550 year term for Nancy Mitchell's slaying. In a separate note, Jack Williams reported a burglary at his home later that night, with a calculator and stereo taken.
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Fort Worth
Tommy Ray Kneeland
Arlington
Kneeland
Court of Criminal District
Charles Lindsey
Oklahoma
Mary Jane Handy
Robert Gholson
Nancy Mitchell
Kermit
Profanity Has Its Place in Language
John Paul Pitts argues profanity serves a vital role in English by adding color and shades of meaning. He cites examples from casual speech to classic literature and television, contending that restrained cussing can convey resolve and impact while extreme use marks lack of articulation.
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Thomas J. Crapper
Clark Gable
Walter M Holcombe seeks Reeves County DA in May 1 primary
Reeves County Attorney since 1971, Walter M. Holcombe announces his candidacy for district attorney opposing Lawrence Barber of Monahans. Holcombe cites extensive legal experience, insurance and real estate work, and service with bar associations. He lists family, church ties, and campaign team led by John F. Tomlin, with address in Pecos.
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Walter M. Holcombe
Lawrence Barber
Monahans
Larry Fuller
Holcombe
Reeves County
Grand Jury
San Antonio
Fort Stockton Jaycees
Fort Stockton Rotary Club
Yvonne
Yvonna
Walt
First Baptist
Pecos Bar Association
Trans Pecos Bar Association
Texas Bar Association
Texas District and County Attorney’s Association
Pecos Rotary Club
Pecos Chamber of Commerce
St. Mary’s University
Texas Supreme Court
Pecos
John F. Tomlin
Suite 206
White seeks seventh term in Texas 16th District
Incumbent Richard C. White of El Paso announces candidacy to represent the 16th District of Texas for a seventh consecutive term. A West Texan, he is an El Paso High School graduate and U S Marine veteran who served two terms in the Texas Legislature and led the El Paso County Democratic Party before his current post.
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Richard C. White
el Paso
Texas
White
West
el Paso High School
U.S
el Paso County
Democratic
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Second
Plum Streets
Earl James Hyman
Algerie Presse-Service
West Pecos
W. Third Street
Lynn Webb
John Pitts
Cotics
Odessa
Barreno
Roddy Harrison
J.H. Starley
Simon Patino
S. Almond
Jack Williams
S. Hackberry
Que Paso
John Paul Pitts
Anthonuys
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