Miss Texas Hopefuls Set for Preliminary Night in Fort Worth
In Will Rogers Auditorium tonight, Miss Texas hopefuls discuss hemlines from maxi to mini as three nights of preliminaries begin. Dana Dowell, the current Miss Texas, notes fashion trends mirror the stock market while preparing to crown her successor Saturday in a regionally televised coronation. The winner will advance to the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City.
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Dianne Yeatch
Longview
Bettie Williams
Farmersville
Texas
Dana Dowell
Dowell
Indiana
Atlantic City
Two Texans Die In War
Washington AP reports 21 U S servicemen killed in Southeast Asia listed by the Defense Department including two Texans Spec 4 Roger L Phillips of La Porte and Pfc Victor L Defoer of Abilene. The Pentagon also lists Army WO Donald B Thompson of Fort Worth as a noncombat death.
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Washington
Southeast Asia
Defense Department
Texas
Spec
Roger L. Phillips
Lyle E. Phillips
Vinsonia St
la Porte
Victor L. Defoer
Albert D. Defoer
Grand St
Abilene
Pentagon
Army
Donald B. Thompson
Charles M. Thompson
Monterrey Dr
Fort Worth
LSD Victim Is Released From Kermit Hospital
A 13 year old girl from West Texas Children's Home Pyote escaped a dormitory window Sunday morning and rode with a truck driver on Interstate 20. She was found dazed beside the highway west of Weatherford and taken to a Weatherford hospital before being admitted to Memorial Hospital in Kermit. She was released Friday after a week of treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Weatherford
Kermit
Memorial Hospital
Croziers' Services Set Today
Funeral services for Harry Bengo Crozier 78 longtime Texas newspaper man and former Texas Employment Commission chair were scheduled today Burial will follow in the official state cemetery Crozier died Tuesday of cancer He covered the state capitol for the San Antonio Express in 1913 worked for the Waco Morning News Galveston News the Dallas Morning News and Fort Worth Record He was an assistant to Gov Coke Stevenson and TEC member 1942 to 1953 TEC chairman 1945 to 1953 Since 1959 he wrote for the Long News Service Survivors include a sister Mrs Horace D Smith Miami Florida
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Long News Service
Austin
Horace D. Smith
Miami
Fla
Highway Contracts Awarded in Odessa District by TX Highway Commission
The Texas Highway Commission awarded contracts for highway construction in the Odessa district under District Engineer Paul Coleman. High Way Construction, Inc. of Odessa won the Reeves County segment on FM 2903 with a low bid of 359,950.18 dollars. The project covers 10.4 miles and spans from 9.7 miles south of Toyah to 4.1 miles north of US 290 in Balmorhea, with an estimated 100 working days to complete.
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Odessa
Texas Highway Commission
Paul Coleman
Terrell
Reeves
Andrews Counties
High Way Construction, Inc
Reeves County
Toyah
Balmorhea
Youths Are Sentenced 300 Years In Girl’s Murder
In Wichita Falls 11 youths receive 300 year terms for the murder of 11 year old Frances Laurie Stevens in April. Charles Dennis Easley 18 was found guilty of murder with malice after a district court jury deliberated about 1 hour for the sentence. Prosecutors sought the death penalty while defense plans a new trial motion.
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Wichita Falls
Charles Dennis Easley
Denison
Easley
Frances Laurie Stevens
Don Jarvis
Donna Marie Golish
Sherman Last
Frances Laurie
Sherman
Charles Madden
Grayson
Wichita County
Missed paper delivery instructions and contact number
Notice directs readers who have not received the newspaper by 5 30 p m to call the Circulation Dept by 6 45 p m for delivery guarantee The provided phone number appears incomplete.
Pecos Chamber Backs Texas Water Plan Endorsed by Local Group
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce and Reeves County members support advancing the Texas Water Plan after thorough groundwork. The statement, signed by President Bob Hughes, urges voter consideration once public acceptance is prepared. The Women’s Division thanks numerous organizations and businesses for their 1970 Law West of the Pecos Rodeo Parade contributions.
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Pecos Chamber of Commerce
Texas Water Resources Study Committee
Pecos
Texas Water Plan
Pecos Chamber
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
In Water, Inc
Texas
Reeves Coun
Bob Hughes
Chamber of Commerce
Young Homemakers
Zeta Psi
Twentieth Century
Cotton Crusaders
Progressive Lions Club
Modern Study Club
Tri K
Evening Optimist
Elk’s
Business
Mail Referendum Set on 1971 Wheat Quotas
Secretary of Agriculture announces July 27 31 1970 as the window for a mail referendum on 1971 crop wheat marketing quotas. The 1971 crop would follow the Agricultural Adjustment Act with a national allotment of 43.5 million acres and a 1 210 million bushel quota if approved. County ASCS offices will mail ballots and allotments a week before the referendum, with two thirds voting needed to enact quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford M. Hardin
ASCS
Thurmond seeks congressional Reserve unit signups
Washington Senate stalwart Strom Thurmond says he has written 53 fellow reservists in hopes of forming a Reserve unit for Congress. He notes former Defense Secretary McNamara abolished such units and current secretary Melvin Laird sees no objection to reestablishing them.
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Washington
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Congress
Thurmond
Robert S. McNamara
Melvin R. Laird
Rabies Vaccination Drive Set For Pecos Friday
The Pecos area Rabies Drive is scheduled Friday afternoon July 17 from 5 to 8 30 p m at Dean Memorial Park. City officials and the local veterinarian urge all dog and cat owners to cooperate. All animals three months of age or older are eligible to receive shots.
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Pecos
Dean Memorial Park
Department of Health
State Health Department
No Great Move In State In Claim Draft Exempts
No broad shift in Texas toward claiming exemption from military service appears likely as draftees challenge war on moral or political grounds. The Associated Press notes the Supreme Court ruling dated June 15 informs the current stance on conscientious objector claims.
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Associated Press
Texas
U. S. Supreme Court
70 Year Old UT Arlington Graduate Celebrates Degree
Esther Stroube, 70, earned a bachelor of arts in German from UT Arlington after a long Army career and college start in 1914. He served in World War I, World War II, and Korea, and became the university mascot Johnny Reb during his three years there. His grandson Simon Esther Zubrasion attended the ceremony.
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Arlington, Tex
University of Texas At Arlington
Esther Stroube
Johnny Reb
Stroube
Frank Harrison
Ut-Arlington
Simon Esther Zubras
Sun Exposure Warns Skin Cancer Risk
The American Cancer Society cautions that prolonged sun exposure increases skin cancer risk, especially for individuals with fair complexions. The warning urges protective measures to reduce hazard and emphasize skin health awareness.
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American Cancer Society
Cooler Air Moves Into State Today
Cooler air moved into the Texas Panhandle with gusty north winds and scattered storms. Rain fell along the coast and inland areas with isolated totals. heavy showers occurred Tuesday near Angleton and Lake Jackson but caused no damage. Daytime highs reached near 99 in several cities, while Cotulla, Galveston and Houston topped at 85.
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Associated Press
Texas Panhandle
Texas
Angleton
Lake Jackson
Alice
Beaumont- Port Arthur
Houston
Victoria
Palacios
San Antonio
College Station
Corpus Christi
Galveston
Cotulla
Panhandle
Amarillo
Childress
el Paso
Wichita Falls
Dalhart
Laredo
Lubbock
Midland
Wink
Abilene
Brownsville
McAllen
San Angelo
Waco
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Croziers
Catholic War Veterans
Pecos 4-H Club
Downtown Lions Club
Pecos Amistead Lions Club
KIM
Security State Bank
Pecos Cantaloupe
Worsham Dusting Service
Southern Union Gas Company
Ramada Inn
Pecos Enterprise
Valley Motors and
Hubbs Office Supply
Community Public Service
Association of Insurance Agents
First National Bank
Pecos Furniture
Pecos Savings and Loan
Bozeman’s Drug
Buddy Bryan’s Tire Service
Mentone 4-H Club
Los Angeles
Dave Stallworth
Judith
Superior Court
Stallworth
Peoria
Ill
New York Knickerbockers
Athens
Rose Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Scorpios
Aristotle
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Antarctica
Mt. Erebus
Cision
Dallas
Johnnie Edmundson
Dallas County Selective Service
Marie Merritt
Elizabeth Fisher
Selective Service
Supreme Court
Curtis Tarr
THE
At&t
Ad Rich
Beth Stl
Borden
Cat Trac
Celanese
Chrysler
Sve
Coca Cola
Crown Tel
Dow Chem
DuPont
Eastman
el Paso NG
Ford
Elec
Gen Foods
A&p
Gulf Oil
IBM
Int Paper
Kennecott
Mobil Oil
Monsanto
Penn Cent
Penney
RCA
Jeway
Sears
Ind
Texaco
UN Carbide
Uniroyal
US Steel
Woolsth
Goodsyear Service Store
Goodyear
Goodyear Service
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