Senators Hold Key to Cooper Church Cambodia Amendment
AP reports a split Congress shapes fate of Cooper Church amendment to restrict U.S. actions in Cambodia. Senate passed the measure after two months of debate while the House blocked conferees from endorsing it, signaling a tough conference fight with a 6 to 1 Senate majority in favor.
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Supreme Court To Take Homosexual Law Case
The case asks whether state sodomy laws restricting private sexual conduct between consenting adults violate a constitutional right to privacy. Texas argues to preserve its law. Buchanan Strickland push for a broad privacy shield for all adults. If accepted, it could bar states from criminalizing private homosexual acts.
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Barbs by Phil Pastoret
A collection of wry quips about drinking on the job by a syndicated columnist. The verses lampoon workplace foibles and modern life with dry humor and social observations.
Vietnam War amputee seeks aid after injuries in Vietnam
Eddie Moran, a former San Antonio high school football star, had his foot amputated last month after wounds in Vietnam. He describes years of red tape delaying disability benefits and medical care, then gains 100 percent VA disability increasing his pay from 192 to 472 dollars monthly. Moran hopes to resume college and perhaps coach someday.
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Chamber Adds New Members After June Drive
Nearly fifty new members joined the Chamber of Commerce following a membership drive begun June 24 led by director Mike Burkholder. New members include Ag-Chem Corp, Gregg Sinclair Service Station, Darrell Glover, Harding Aviation, Jesse James, Frank Kelley, Miller and Miller Cattle Co, Bob Crouch, and Starkar Used Cars.
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Mike Burkholder
Ag-Chem Corp
Greggs Sinclair Service Station
Darrell Glover
Harding Aviation
Jesse James
Frank Kelley
Miller and Miller Cattle Company
Bob Crouch
Starkar
Chamber
Burkholder
Pecos Youths To Attend West Texas Music Camp
Thirty five students from Pecos junior and senior high schools join 1,070 teen musicians at the 18th annual West Texas Music Camp July 12 24 on the West Texas State University campus. Dr John Green dean of the university School of Fine Arts is camp director.
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Janis Brownfield
Box
Josie Bryan
Jackson
Kim Burkhalter
Alamo
Patti Calhoun
S. Eddy
Kathy Clark
Missouri
Jeanie Cooksey
Hackberry
Debra Cravey
Park
Claire Dennison
Plum
Craig Duke
Mark Eldred
S. Elm
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S. Cherry
Kitty Gunn
Jerf Hadaway
Jefferson
Lisa Harding
Vicki Hill
Johnson
Kristi Kesey
Jackson Blvd
Laurie McCormick
Oleander
Leslie McNeil
Mary Meek
Leslie Millsapps
Bois ’d’ Arc
Mary Moore
Pamela Morgan
Gail Nance
Vickie Lynn Passmore
Frank Platt
Carla Potter
Eddy
Mike Powell
W. Adams
Melinda Ramsey
Theo Regas
Washington
Kay Thomas
W, Eddy
Rhonda Wagner
Toliver
Roxa
Texas
John Green
University
School of Fine Arts
Fight Set On Farm Subsidies
Washington AP reports the Nixon administration will back a $55,000 government farm payment limit against a Senate cap of $20,000 per year. Rep W R Poage says Agriculture Secretary Hardin pledged full support despite past lukewarm stance. He argues payments reduce surplus and keep prices stable, noting large farmers receive the bulk of the $3.5 billion disbursed for idle land.
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Police Investigate Entries At Goodyear Service Store
Local police investigated an attempted break in at the Goodyear Service Store 308S Cedar Thursday morning a double lock stopped entry. A separate break in at Comanche Egg Co South Cedar saw a pried soft drink machine stolen 50 cents and a tire and five bottles missing. Entry attempted through a rear window and egg vault door pins removed but no breach determined. CHERRY HILL N J AP Beau Charge disqualified in allowance race after cutting across horses leading to five day suspension for jockey Angel Cordero and reaction from onlookers.
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Comanche Egg Co
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City Seeks Bids for Two New Vehicles and Staff Change
Pecos City Council unanimously approved bidding for two new vehicles a six cylinder pickup for a humane truck and a four door police patrol car with bids to open at 8 30 a m July 23 They also hired Doroteo Estorga for health and sanitation at 276 monthly effective July 1 1970 and ended Eu lalio Fuentes tenure as of June 30 1970 with a retirement friendly commendation The council approved a re plat of Peyton Estates and reviewed June reports and bills totaling 34362 15 Three First Baptist Church members urged seal coating of the north parking lot noting no local paving contractor and counsel urged them to also consult Reeves County Commissioners
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Health and Sanitation Department
Eulalio Fuentes
Peyton Estates
Elmo Chesney
Jack Ferguson
J. B. Exum
First Baptist Church
Reeves County
Invitational Tourney Set At Pecos Valley Club
Area golfers are invited to enter the Invitational Tournament at Pecos Valley Country Club this weekend. The event, postponed by rain, features 13 holes Saturday starts at 2 p m with flights for 18 more holes Sunday. Entry is 15 dollars and a social will follow Saturday play.
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Jurors Cancelled for July 13 Session in 143rd Court
Jurors summoned for Monday July 13 need not report for duty as the 143rd District Court session scheduled for that date has been cancelled per district clerk information.
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Missed paper delivery guarantee alert
The notice informs readers to call the Circulation Dept at 445-8475 by 6:45 p.m. if the newspaper has not been delivered by 5:30 p.m. to ensure delivery is guaranteed.
Funeral for Infant Efren Armendariz
Funeral services for Efren Durango Armendariz are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Santa Rosa Cemetery. The infant died in Pecos Hospital last night. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Efren Armendariz of 1215 South Cypress. Survivors include maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Pepi Rivas and paternal grandmother Agapita Armendariz, all of Pecos.
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Efren Armendariz
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