Eagles face Cleburne in 3A state semis at Disch-Falk
Pecos Eagles, 19-4, meet Cleburne 1 p.m. Thursday at Disch-Falk Field in Austin for a 3A state semifinal, aiming to repeat earlier 9-7 win from March 1. DeSoto-South San Antonio West and Kermit-La Grange 2A semis also eye titles.
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Cleburne
Disch- Falk Field
University of Texas
Austin
Eagles
Snyder
Danny Garcia
Snyder Tigers
Pecos
DeSoto
South San Antonio West
Disch-Falk Field
Linver Mosby
Uvalde Coyotes
Uvalde
Graines
South Grande Prarie
Brenham
Kermit
la Grange
Coyotes
Texas
Postmaster Announces New Mailing Regulations
Pecos Postmaster Don Miller warns that after July 15 small and undersized envelopes and cards will be returned. New standards require cards at least .007 inch thick and sizes not to exceed 32 inches high or 5 inches long. Oversized and odd shapes face surcharges for first class mail under one ounce. Check with a window clerk for details.
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Pecos
Don Miller
Postal Service
Robert Hinojos
Miller
FAA halts DC-10 flights grounding 138 jets nationwide
The FAA suspended the DC-10 design certificate indefinitely after new engine mount cracks were found in two American Airlines jets. Grounding affects eight U.S. carriers with United, Continental, and Northwest Orient canceling all DC-10 flights while inspections determine next steps. Lufthansa also grounded its DC-10s under German government orders. Judge Robinson temporarily delayed a ruling to allow FAA to prove safety.
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Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Jerry Doolittle
Doolittle
Jerry Lavey
Dootlitte
U.S
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Continental
Northwest Orient
Lufthansa German Airlines
Lavey
American Airlines
Aubrey E. Robinson Jr
Robinson
Airline Passengers Association
FBI releases sketches in judge slaying probe
The FBI released five composite sketches of men questioned in the May 29 slaying of U S District Judge John H Wood Jr in San Antonio. Witnesses said the men were near Wood’s townhouse the morning of the shooting or days earlier. no suspects named.
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San Antonio
Manuel Marquez
FBI
Chateau Dijon
Marquez
Wood
Senate energy plan gains Senate approval as House action looms
The Senate approved a plan giving President Carter power to set national fuel saving targets and issue conservation orders during shortages. It allows bans on gas hoarding and could force states to meet targets, with enforcement by the president. House Commerce Committee action is anticipated, with Democrats to present a competing sticker one-day-a-week car ban proposal.
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Senate
Carter
House
Commerce Com
Weather outlook for Pecos region and notes on Senate veto power
Partly cloudy through Thursday with warm days and cool nights in Pecos and vicinity. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms, more numerous northeast. Highs 80s to 90s, lows 50s to 60s, Big Bend to Panhandle. The Senate rejected giving Congress veto over presidential plans amid concerns by critics including Sen. William Armstrong.
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West Texas
Panhandle
Big Bend
Senate
Congress
Sen
William Armstrong
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Burglary Investigated in Reeves County Residence
Reeves County Sheriff Raul Florez said deputies are investigating a burglary at a residence on 1601 Missouri. Four motorcycle helmets a cassette recorder and a wallet were taken from an unlocked garage, with no value estimate given.
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Reeves County
Raul Florez
Missouri
Two planes found near Carrizozo in New Mexico
Holloman Air Force Base search team locates wreckage of two F-5E fighters near Carrizozo while bodies of two pilots remain missing. Capt. Thomas S. Pollock of Hermiston Oregon and Capt. Michael Humphries of Dallas Texas identified as pilots from the 65th Fighter Weapons Squadron at Nellis AFB. Aircraft vanished April 12 during a night training mission returning to Holloman. air force later declared the pilots dead.
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Holloman Air Force Base
Holloman
Bonnie Hamersky
Carrizozo
Thomas S. Pollock
Hermiston
Ore
Michael Humphries
Dallas
Texas
65Th
Nellis Air Force Base
Las Vegas
Nev
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