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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1973
Page
3
Margaret Lowrey, a retired teacher from Honey Grove, walked into the First National Bank in Bells and faced a young black man with a pistol who ordered her to lie down. She described the moment she heard the demand and turned to see the gun.
The article reports on Phase 4 planning to curb inflation by capping gas prices and absorbing some rising costs. It notes tentative regulations, public comment invitations, and a potential Aug 12 implementation amid rising inflation and slower growth.
DPS and the State Board of Control announce a public sale of 100 surplus vehicles and office equipment at the Department of Public Safety property at Guadalupe and Koenig Lane in Austin. Auction begins 10 a.m. Saturday with display beforehand. Nelson International handles the auction.
Odessa social security office is taking applications for supplemental security income payments set to begin in 1974. The program will establish a basic cash income of at least 130 dollars a month for a single person and 195 dollars for a couple for those 65 or older or blind or disabled. Fisher noted payments start January 1974 and that those not yet on aid should contact social security to determine eligibility.
Mrs. Ronalyn Adams, elected by write in votes, resigned as town marshal after saying official duties consumed too much time from her beauty shop job. In under two months she served, stating she had a few calls but didn’t arrest anyone. She left open to future law enforcement possibilities.
An investigative board appointed by NASA faults poor engineering and weak contractor agency communication for the Skylab shield trouble during the May 14 launch. Air pressure in a shield tunnel caused tearing of the paper thin aluminum shield, puncturing and misaligning solar arrays and driving cabin temperatures to 125 degrees. Bruce T. Lundin led the panel, which cited failures among aerodynamic, structural, and manufacturing teams.
President Nixon is fully recovered from viral pneumonia after an eight day hospital stay and will leave Bethesda Naval Hospital to return to White House duties before heading to Camp David for rest. Doctors report normal heart action and complete clearing of the infection though Nixon plans to work on a Watergate tapes reply before the rest period.
Preliminary competition continues with talent winner Sherry Lou White of Lubbock and swimsuit victor Phyllis Lynn Barger of Richardson. Finalists vie for regionally televised title as pageant progresses through Fort Worth events.
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