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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1975
Page
1
A fragmented OCR entry lists Southwest Microfilm with an El Paso Texas address and a stray sequence 9 or 3, offering few readable details about purpose or action. The readable items include company name, city and state, and a postal box notation, but no clear event.
The 64th Texas Legislature wrapped a 140 day session with notable debates over utility regulation and a $12.1 billion two year budget. Gov. Dolph Briscoe hailed the outcome as tax free while House Speaker Clayton touted major issues addressed. A late filibuster blocked 24 new district courts but a three member state utility commission passed, broadening regulation for unincorporated areas.
Jerry Swaim of Altus Oklahoma has joined the Pecos J C Penney store as manager. Swaim a Penney employee for seven years replaces Bill Davis who moves to Gainesville. He is a former South Plains College student and Texas Tech University graduate in business administration. He and his wife Connie plan to move to Pecos and seek a new home.
Pecos accountant J F Pattee has been named to serve another two year term on the Lubbock District Advisory Council for the Small Business Administration. Council member Kleppe cites Pattee’s knowledge of small business problems and his interest in aiding local enterprises. Meetings are semi annual and council members serve without pay.
Reeves County court releases jurors for the June 10 term by Judge H D Glover. The list includes Stephen N Balog Reynaldo Hinojos Mrs Jimmie Jack Gentry and Sinia among others to report at 10 a.m. June 10.
A Pecos column gathers town happenings from a mother daughter banquet at Brownie Troop 48 to local legends. It notes a multicolored Que Paso rock award, a massive Buddy Burger in Toyah, adobe and chemical experiments with Paczyme, Woolworth club initiation antics, and a long list of local residents.
Dian Reed retires from the Texas Agricultural Extension Service after a 14 year term as Reeves Loving County agent. The disability retirement to take effect May 31 was announced by Fort Stockton district agent Mrs Hart Johnson and Reeves County Judge H D Glover. Reed, a former Pecos High School home economics teacher, started Sept 19 1960 and served Loving County from Sept 1962, guiding 4 H club members to district state and national awards. A successor will be named soon.
AP reports the end of the 64th Legislature at midnight with SB2 alchor ism program passed Senate but died in House. SB17 oil spill cleanups passed both chambers and awaits governor. SB42 public utilities commission forms differ but conference report adopted and sent to governor. SB52 general appropriations passed both houses via conference committee. SB706 strengthens College Coordinating Board sent to governor. SB761 merges Mass Transit with Highway Commission with conference report adopted and sent to governor. SB762 31 million for mass transit passed both chambers. SB809 superport licensing passed both chambers en route to governor. HB4 campaign financial disclosure passed both houses in different forms with conference. HB84 daylight savings referendum passed House but died in Senate. HB254 Texas Woman’s University medical school passed House but died in Senate. HB438 silent prayer in public schools passed House but died in Senate. HB1097 reapportionment of House districts passed both chambers. HB1126 public school financing passed House and Senate sent to governor. SB55 surface mining operations passed both houses. SB125 Texas Commission on Women passed Senate but died in House. SB466 regulation of professional liability insurance passed Senate. SB491 malpractice medical insurance pool passed both chambers and sent to governor. SB495 county regulation of massage parlors passed Senate but died in House. SB635 malpractice suit ceilings passed Senate but defeated in House. SB650 Human Resources Commission passed Senate. SB696 health insurance standards passed both houses and sent to governor. SB761 merge of Mass Transit with Highway Commission passed in both forms with conference report adopted and sent to governor.
Dycus urges more floats for Pecos July 2 Rodeo parade. With 14 entries so far, organizers push local clubs and businesses to join forces or team up to boost the show. Centenary bicentennial theme guides entries. for details contact Jay Dycus at Security State Bank.
A 12 year old boy was turned over to county juvenile officers after being arrested for shoplifting a watch band valued at $2.50 at Sprouse Reitz Store on Eddy Street. Police custody followed a 2:47 PM apprehension and a court appearance before Judge H D Glover. Store manager Russell Wilson said charges would be filed against all shoplifters, regardless of who they are.
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