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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1970
Page
3
Summers bring park use and rising vandalism in Pecos. Mrs. Lorraine Henderson reports Dean Memorial Park repairs topping 2350 dollars for four pits two arbors and five other items plus repeated lighting losses. Citizens urged to report vandalism to cut city expenses and protect public recreation spaces.
A case of malicious mischief involves the shooting of two horses on Howard Davis’s farm northwest of Pecos near the Duval road. One horse died and the other was dying when found. Sheriff A B Nails deputies Jo hn Lewis and Raul Florez investigate. a reward is offered for information leading to arrests and conviction.
Sheriff A B Nail and Police Chief Gene Martin announce progress on a joint law enforcement building for city county and state police. PBAC advances include a planning grant for blueprints and federal funding, plus a regional teletype system to connect 17 counties and NCIC access for stolen cars and suspects.
Police pursue two recent thefts including a 1970 Plymouth stolen from Bell Garage. Parts were recovered near Pecos River with tir es and wheels missing. Also notes on community news about the Pecos Optimist Club swimming lessons for 7 to 12 year olds at City Park pool and enrollment details.
Notification for readers to call the Circulation Dept if the newspaper is late. Delivery will be guaranteed after 5:30 p.m. with a 6:45 p.m. cutoff for reporting and ensuring replacement.
The Defense Department released the names of seven Texas servicemen who have died recently in Vietnam. Army Spec. Wil lie E. Elsenburg from Waco. Army Sgt. Ronald M. Blue from Corsicana. Army Spec. 4 Pablo De Los Rios from Knox City. Specialist Arthur Lopez Jr. from El Paso. Army Pfc. Gary L. Spieker from Ballinger. Marine Lance Cpl. John D. Allen from Mercedes. Army Spec. 4 Robert W. Ragland from Cuero.
Garland Steel Co sues Judge Roy Hofheinz owner of Astroworld Amusement Park in Houston seeking 96000 dollars claimed owed on the Astrowheel Skyride. The suit says original owner Skylim of Arizona was not paid and was later sold rights to Garland Steel. Damages up to 150000 dollars plus interest are sought.
The bodies of 12 year old Daniel Perez and 10 year old Samuel Perez were recovered Monday from a lake after they disappeared Saturday during a family fishing trip. Their father Juan Perez of San Antonio said they went to find rocks to weight the line and did not return. The lake had just opened to the public that day.
The World Soaring Championships will be held in Marfa Texas from June 21 to July 4 with a practice period June 15 to 20. A nominal daily admission is expected to help sponsors. Spectator access is being planned with priority on contest conduct and aircraft protection.
Principal Frank Kelley reminds Pecos High students that registration for summer English II and English IV closes at 4 30 p m Friday. Tuition 48 per course, full credit one unit awarded. Classes start 7 30 a m Monday June 8. Payment by Friday deadline required for eligibility.
The day opened under clear skies and mild temperatures across most of Texas. Light showers occurred in East Texas overnight but heavy rains have ended. pre dawn readings ranged from the 40s in the Panhandle to near 70 in the south with a forecast of clear to partly cloudy skies and gradual warming through Wednesday.
Pecos Volunteer firemen answered a 6 26 p m call to Pecos Feed Yards where a blaze struck the feed mill. The fire was extinguished in 37 minutes. Owner Bob Bates estimates damage around 300 dollars.
Voters in Lincoln Park Texas near Denton decide today on allowing beer and liquor sales at a mobile home park of about 250 residents. Dallas lawyer Parks W Bell, also park co owner, plans liquor permits and a second package store plus a pizza restaurant if approved. A one cent sales tax proposal funds street paving a swimming pool recreation center and landscaping.
AUSTIN AP The Railroad Commission reported the average calendar day oil allowable in Texas Monday was 3,334,919 barrels, down from 3,545,562 on May 15.
Enrollment for the 1970 American Legion Boys State at the University of Texas reaches a record seven hundred eighty five juniors. Delegates will register June 6 at Jester Dormitory in Austin, with eighteen Cities named after deceased past commanders. Leaders emphasize civic responsibility and practical government education as participants prepare to visit the Capitol on June 12 and conclude with a Governor’s Ball at the Student Union.
The Supreme Court appoints Nebraska judge Robert Van Pelt to resolve the Texas Louisiana boundary quarrel. He may call witnesses and issue subpoenas to determine the river line and mineral rights along the Sabine. Texas argues the boundary is the river middle per 1848 law. Louisiana cites an 1819 treaty with Mexico fixing the west bank.
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