Starley Dismisses Grand Jury Over Publicity
District Judge J. H. Starley dismissed the special grand jury probing police brutality charges against Texas Highway Patrolman Floyd South due to unfavorable publicity. He said a new grand jury would be convened in August or September. The next term begins in August, with witnesses sent home after the session.
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J. H. Starley
Texas
Floyd South
A. R. Archer
Archer
South
Starley
Grand Jury
John Swanson
Grogan
eGrand Jay
I Grand Jury
Pecos Soaks Up Santa Fe Ding Dong Bell Donation
Fred Janca writes Pecos officials that the town will honor a pioneer era and Santa Fe’s help in growth. Chick Correll notes Santa Fe secured another ding dong bell after the first was donated elsewhere.
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Pecos
Taxas
Santa Fe
United States
Ion
Fred Janca
Chick Correll
Prowlers, Thefts, and Fires Reported In Local Area
J B Kirkland on Ross Boulevard reports a prowler in her carport with several burglaries noted on the street. Alvaro Sais reports a stereo player and three tapes stolen from a 1965 Plymouth between 9 and 11 p m on East Side of Jesse's Pool Hall. Martin Hernandez at a Carlsbad NM gas station says his wife lost her purse containing licenses, a passport, birth certificates, coupons, and money. A white Chevrolet fire incident occurred Sunday night at Third and Ross, extinguished in 13 minutes. A 1968 Dodge driven by Joe Lewis Rivera collides with a 1965 Chevrolet driven by Carlos A Contreras at Third Street. Rivera cited for failure to control speed. both occupants sustained minor injuries. Leopold Garcia reports theft of two pairs of green socks and three green work shirts from a 1960 Chevrolet behind Ben's Spanish Inn. A railroad boxcar near Crow Packing Company caught fire Saturday afternoon and was put out after 32 minutes.
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Alvaro Sais
Plymouth
Jesse
Martin Hernandez
Carlsbai N. M
Department of Agriculture
Police Department
Joe Lewis Rivera
Kermit
Carlos A. Contreras
Balmorhea
Proverty
Third Street
Rivera
Elizabeth Ornelas
Leopold Garcia
Ben’s
Spanish Inn
Final Rites For Pecos Man Eugene R. Gross
Final services for Eugene R. Gross 58 of Pecos follow a Sunday death at Big Spring hospital after a short illness. Interment is in Trinity Memorial Park Big Spring with Masonic graveside rites at 2 p.m. Survivors include his wife daughter and son and five grandchildren plus siblings and in laws.
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Eugene R
Gene) Gross
Bobby Gross
Pecos
Nalley-Pickle Rosewood
Big Spring
Trinity Memorial Park
Gross
Big Spring Hospital
Sparta
Tennessee
Bill Fletcher
Irving
Baby Gross
Noel Runyan
Shreveport
Louisiana
James Collins
Texarkana
Arkansas
Ben Pratter
Malverne
Ewing Gross
Loren Gross
Terrell
Appreciation for Ramada Pecos coffee shop waitress
A Pecos guest writes to praise the Ramada breakfast crew. He notes a single waitress served his father and four children at 6 am for two mornings, handling orders, serving, cashiering with efficiency and cheerfulness despite a crowded cafe.
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Ramada
Pecos
Youth Hurt Hits Horse in Pecos County Crash
A Carlsbad youth, 17 year old Jim Farthing Efstation, suffered severe head injuries after his 1967 VW struck a Apaloosa horse on US 285, 3.2 miles north of Pecos at 10 30 p m. He was taken to Memorial Hospital then Medical Center Hospital. His sister Monica, 13, had minor injuries and was released that night. Officer Joe Hicks of the Texas Highway Patrol investigated.
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Carlsbad
Medical Center Hospital
Jim Farthing
Efstation
US 285
Pecos
Monica Efstation
Memorial
Sulphur Strike at Tom Green County Site
The Tom Green County sulphur strike in a dolomite formation near West Texas rivals Western discoveries. A pilot plant on the Duval property operated from mid-June to early July, proving Frasch sulphur extraction feasible. Further mining facilities depend on sustained full-scale operations and economic factors.
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Tom Green County
Far
Texas
Soviet Union
Duval
Missed Paper Contact Line Encourages Subcriber Calls
Circulation department asks readers who miss an issue or have comments to call 445 5475. The paper cannot know of a missed delivery unless subscribers notify the office, which is the only method to correct errors.
Pecos Faces High Stakes in Duval Pennzoil Pivot
The Duval site and Elcor plant plans threaten to shift regional growth. If hearing grants, Van Horn supporters will attend as Pecos fights to become the Pennzoil subsidiary’s center, promising $2 billion in personal income, 300 jobs, 1,000 residents, and broader local gains.
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Duval
Elcor
van Horn
Pecos
Calsbad
Chamber of Commerce
Pennzoil
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Folper
Ellis
Isugar
Joe
Franks
Hamburger
South Cedar Street
Carrier Boy
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J. B. Kirkland
Ross Boulevard
Third
Ross
Bes
Wolf Brand
Swift
Soc Soc
California
Rominy
Chile
Joe’s Superette
S. Cedar
Pecos, Texas
Crow Packing Comany
Father of
Yours Very Truly
Mrs. Charles J, Beggy
Memorial Hospital
Joe Hicks
The
Texas Highway Patrol
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