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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1970
Page
3
Final rites were said at 2 p.m. today at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea for Mrs. Rosa Tarin, 13, who died in Memorial Hospital yesterday morning. Interment followed at Balmorhea Cemetery.
Pfc. David Mann of Ft. Sam Houston was convicted by an Army court martial for distributing leaflets on the post without a permit. The board reduced his rank to private. Prosecution sought three months in prison and a two thirds pay cut for 90 days after his arrest on May 8 for printing handbills opposing the Cambodia conflict and the Kent State killings in downtown San Antonio.
Beginning today the IRS office in Pecos will open at 7:45 a m and close at 12 60 noon each day. Administrative Officer Wilbur G Park notes staff serve a wide area and often must be away. Earlier hours will aid the public as many arrive before the previous 8 15 opening.
Heavy rains across West Texas cause the Rio Grande at Presidio to approach flood stage while deluges of up to 5 to 6 inches are reported south of the border. Officials note no major damage as storms extend from the Panhandle to extreme Southwest Texas.
Grandfalls schedules a July 4 celebration featuring an 11:00 a.m. parade through downtown to Grandfalls Park, with floats and bicycles urged to join the First Independence Day theme. A post parade picnic with watermelon, new park facilities, and a 3:00 p.m. water sports program follows, plus an 8:00 p.m. dance at the Community Hall hosted by the Men's Club.
Floyd Allred stands trial in Brownwood county court for displaying Midnight Cowboy at his drive in theater. A priest testified the film is a great movie with love as its theme and urged viewing for high school students with discussion. A Church of Christ minister called the film morbid and lacking artistic value. A Brownwood theater manager testified he showed the film to 1537 patrons without complaints. Buddy Young of United Artists testified about awards for Midnight Cowboy in the US and Britain.
The State Building Commission asks for a 2.5 million underground enlargement to add 45 000 square feet of office space for lawmakers west of the Capitol. Nieman notes this expansion, tied to the basement, would help house legislators during regular and special sessions and cites current space constraints. The plan includes 1 26 million for northCapitol approaches and 3 million for parking, with other budget requests totaling about 5.8 million for the first year and 6.4 million for the next.
Casimir of Pecos Motor Co. in Pecos is appointed Area Director of the Texas Automobile Dealers Association, joining the TADA Board to study all aspects of auto buying in the Pecos area. President Jack McKenzie calls the role crucial to statewide efforts with state and local officials.
The West Texas Trail Riders Association finished a four day journey from Alpine to Pecos with 114 riders on 104 horses. Bad weather slowed travel causing rain delays and a dance at Ft Davis was canceled due to the death of County Judge Tom Gray’s wife. Jan Tilson of Odessa was named Trail Riders’ Sweetheart.
A panel of petit jurors is summoned for Civil Jury Week starting July 13 in the 143rd District Court. Names include Larry Bufkin L A Reed Herschel C McDonald Jr Lee J Bowers J E Scott Raymon Sexton Jesus Bustos Larry Ross and many others listed.
Notice advises readers to call the Circulation Dept at 445-5475 if the paper is not received by 5 30 p m with delivery guaranteed by 6 45 p m.
A pre-trial proceeding for S Sgt David Mitchell charged in the My Lai massacre has been postponed to July 15. An Army spokesman said defense counsel requested the delay from the July 7 date, with a new court martial date to be set later. Mitchell, 29, pleads not guilty to assault with intent to murder after allegedly firing on Vietnamese civilians on March 16, 1968 as a squad leader.
A columnist argues that juvenile delinquency would drop if parental involvement and guidance were stronger. The piece warns that widespread neglect and permissive attitudes contribute to youth misbehavior and calls for more responsible parenting.
Congressman Richard White arrived in Pecos last night and will attend the rodeo performance tonight. Pecos residents may contact J. Robert Scott to arrange meetings with the congressman during his Texas stay as he plans to visit all towns in the 16th District.
The Reeves County Sheriff's Posse will host four big dances during the rodeo with shows at 8 tonight Thursday and Friday and 9 Saturday. Easy Adams and his Lone Star Top Hands from San Antonio will provide the music. Proceeds fund the Posse barn and corrals and support Future Farmers of America and civic projects.
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