Reagan signals possible troops to Rhodesia if asked
Reagan said he might send American troops to white rule Rhodesia if the government requests help to preserve peace during a power transition to black majority rule. He stressed not declaring war and noted a possible UN force could be better than a unilateral U.S. action.
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Newton presses for qualified candidate in Railroad Commission race
Rep. Jon Newton of Beeville argues the Texas Railroad Commission runoff centers on who is better qualified to handle energy and transportation challenges. He touts his public record of openness while criticizing Jerry Sadler for past practices as Land Commissioner.
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Noon market report shows minor gains as traders await key data
Investors paused at today’s close awaiting the Federal Reserve weekly money and credit report and May wholesale prices. Cyprus Mines led the list up 3/8 to 25 7/8 with a 1638,000 share block at 25 5/8. NYSE composite rose to 53.45, ASE market value index to 103.25, and Big Board volume in early trading reached 8.3 million shares. Cotton futures eased after recent gains with July at 68.76, October 69.66, December 68.50. In Fort Worth livestock quotes, cattle and hog activity remained unsettled with limited trends.
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Judge Carl Dally Seeks Crim Appeals Seat
Dally, 52, a commissioner on the Court of Criminal Appeals, runs in the Democratic runoff for the elected post. He cites five years of experience on the bench, prior work as prosecutor, defense attorney, and criminal law teacher in Houston. Supported by the Texas DA Association and most defense lawyers, he also earns editorial backing statewide.
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Court of Criminal Appeals
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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Reeves County Farm to Market road projects approved
Reeves County will gain improvements to Farm to Market roads under the state program approved by the Highway Commission. District Engineer Paul Coleman notes two work sites, including FM 3334, with a 2.8 mile segment taking one to two years to complete. The near-term project plans a six inch blanket surface and a 20 foot surface treatment past J and J Feed Pens in south Reeves County.
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Reeves County
State Highway and Public Transportation Commission
Paul Coleman
Odessa
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Western Week kicks off with parade and rodeo in Fort Stockton
Fort Stockton hosts Western Week with a Friday parade and sidewalk sale. Saturdays feature Pony Express riders from Monahans to Fort Stockton, a western arts show, and an open amateur rodeo. Betty Schnell attends as rodeo queen. Tom Polson leads the event. Other notes cover local elections, Odessa College registrations, hospital indigent care shifts, Alpine tax plans, Monahans recreation, and Lea County sheriff results.
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Fort Stockton
Monahans
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Calendar of coming events in the Pecos area
A Pecos calendar lists upcoming events in town including community gatherings, club meetings, and local performances. Readers are encouraged to note dates and venues for the week ahead and plan attendance as schedules are announced.
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Pecos
Community Organization Schedule and Meetings
A society page listing recurring events and meetings. Saturday Order of the Eastern Star open installation at Masonic Hall at 8 p.m. includes all invited. Thursday Pack 91 picnic supper at City Park with awards by Til den Stewart at 6 30 p.m. Lions Club evenings at American Motors Inn 7 30 p.m. Amistad Lions Club at Lions Den 7 30 p.m. Pecos Optimists at Chaparral Village Steak House 7 p.m. Tuesday Pecos Alcoholics Anonymous and Al Anon meet 8 p.m. 125 S Oak St. Main morning TOPS Club 9 30 a.m. at Federation Parlor. TOPS TX 259 at St Community Council office 6 p.m. Evening Optimists at Saragosa Hall 8 p.m. All times approximate and open to attendees.
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Pecos Optimists
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Tower calls job bill twin headed monster in Texas
Senator John Tower labeled the Humphrey Hawkins Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act a twin headed monster promising state control and a public job program. He warned the plan could cost 20 to 40 billion annually, with economists estimating up to 80 billion. The talk was at the 46th annual Council of Presidents in San Antonio.
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