Tornadoes and storms sweep Midwest causing damage
A series of tornadoes and severe storms struck the Midwest with minor damage and no injuries reported. An unoccupied farmhouse near White City Kansas was destroyed by a twister. Hail plus heavy rains drenched Iowa and South Dakota while temperatures ranged from 46 to 80 across various locales.
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Associated Press
Midwest
White City
Kan
Topeka
Iowa
South Dakota
Beresford
S. D
Rockies
Atlantic
Escanaba
Midh
Pocatello
Idaho
Key West, Fla
Veteran actor Van Heflin in guarded condition after heart attack
Hollywood AP reports 60 year old actor Van Heflin was critically ill after a heart attack during a daily swim. A gardener found him in his apartment pool clinging to a ladder and pulled him from the water as hospital officials cited he was in guarded condition with details on consciousness undisclosed.
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Hollywood
van Heflin
Heflin
Energy Supply Evasive Says Humble Oil President
Thomas D Barrow of Humble Oil & Refining Co warned that true national energy security is evasive without a vigorous domestic oil effort. He urged a coordinated policy as shortages of nuclear power coal and natural gas threaten the country in remarks to the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association.
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Houston
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Thomas D. Barrow
Barrow
Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association
Housing Policy Awaited by Open Housing Advocates
Washington awaits President Nixon's open housing policy statement. The White House finalizes the plan to align with Supreme Court interpretations and curb racial discrimination in housing. Herbert M. Franklin of the National Urban Coalition comments on potential shifts and public reception.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Supreme Court
Herbert M. Franklin
National Urban Coalition
F14 Crash Probed by House Committee over suspected defect
The House Armed Services Committee investigates a hydraulic-line defect blamed for an F14 jet crash. A Sunday letter cites allegations from a 2300-page transcript of closed hearings on military weapons and defense, though these charges are not yet proven.
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Washington
House Armed Services Committee
Mitchell Hedges WASHINGi AP: Mitchell hints at Nixon re election bid
Attorney General John N. Mitchell says he will probably manage President Nixon’s campaign next year. He couches the plan with caveats and hints he would prefer Wall Street work, while remaining a key adviser on state and municipal bonds.
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Washingi
John N. Mitchell
Nixon
Clarence Darrow
Mitchell
Associated Press
Wall Street
See and Be Seen Rule Faces Jet Age Safety Clash
Government efforts to end midair collisions clash between two safety agencies over the old see and be seen rule from Lindbergh days. In the jet age speeds of 600 mph strain whether a pilot can rely on vision alone to avoid crashes. The latest disaster near Los Angeles killed 49 in a collision between an Air West jet and a Marine Corps fighter plane.
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Washington
Air West
Marine Corps
Los Angeles
Berlin Talks Move Forward In Four-Power Talks
Berlin AP reports the four power negotiators for easing tensions around Berlin met with all four chief negotiators speaking of progress. U S ambassador Kenneth Rush chaired the 21st session and said he is encouraged by advances narrowing the gap between positions.
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Berlin
Kenneth Rush
U.S
West Germany
Chamber Directors Plan Regular Meeting in Pecos
West Texas officials urged attendance as the Chamber of Commerce board scheduled a noon session at Ben's Spanish Inn on June 8. A separate report notes a regional meeting in Pecos where county officials organized TACO to oppose H J R No 40 merging city and county governments with lawmakers debating Metro governance.
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The
Chamber of Commerce
Ben’s Spanish Inn
Pres
Wm. R. Bickley
West Texas
Frank Owens
el Paso
Mike Sullivan
Fe] Paso
Frank Manning
Metro
Clint Lewis
Dallas Co
Robert Gladney
Brazoria County
Owens
Sen. Owens
Dallas
Texas Association of County Officials
South Texas
East Texas
Pecos
A.B. Nail
Reeves
Brazoria
Jeff Davis
Dallam
Ward
Culberson
Terry
Ector
Howard
Comanche
Borden
Hudpeth
Oldham
Guardsmen Begin Field Training at North Fort Hood
Texas National Guard members from Odessa and Pecos move equipment and personnel to an outer training area at North Fort Hood for field drills. The unit trains with 155mm howitzers and focuses on tactical deployment during active duty.
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133Rd Artillery
Texas National Guard
Odessa
Pecos
Texas
North Fort Hood
Odessa- Pecos
Ferrell W.eldridge
Cooking Classes Scheduled by Reeves County Council
The Reeves County Community Council and Home Demonstration Office announce six weekly cooking classes starting Tuesday June 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Community Council Office, 1100 South Locust. Instructors include Eloisa Valdez Nina Abila and Dian Reed. The sessions focus on commodity foods meal planning and nutrition and are free to interested residents.
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Community Council of
Reeves County and
Reeves County Home Demonstration Office
Eloisa Valdez
Nina Abila
Community Council
Dian Reed
South Locust
Committee Meets Tonight
The Tourist and Convention Committee of the Chamber of Commerce schedules a meeting at 8 p.m. tonight. Ben's Spanish Inn hosts the gathering with committee chairman John T. Rediger listed.
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The
Chamber of Commerce
Ben’s Spanish Inn
John T. Rediger
Summer Homemaking Classes At Pecos High School
Pecos High School Home Making Department offers summer homemaking for students who completed Homemaking I to earn half credit. Most work at home, no charge. Courses run now through June 30 with workshops in Parliamentary Procedure, Home Furnishings, Drapery Making, and Knitting. Assistants needed during cooking and sewing for incoming freshmen June 21 to 25.
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Pecos High School
Fire on Ross Blvd House Damaged
Fire crews respond Sunday at 5 18 p m to a house fire in the 600 block of Ross Boulevard. The incident lasted about 27 minutes with no further details available.
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Ross Blvd
Pecos Chanter of Commerce Answers Officials Salary Question
In a Q A column the Pecos Chanter of Commerce provides the answer that the County Judge, Commissioners, and all county officials receive an annual salary of 8100 dollars. The notice invites readers to submit questions via mail or phone.
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Te Chanter
Airliner Crash Near Tweed Airport Kills Several
An Allegheny airliner crashed on approach to Tweed New Haven airport in East Haven Connecticut. Police reported several deaths at the scene. A witness described the plane hitting high tension wires and plunging into a line of summer cottages.
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East Haven
Golden Girl Nominees Named For Competition
The Pecos Enterprise reveals nominees for Golden Girl of the Old West led by D Anndra Davis of the Young Homemakers of Texas. Other in town contenders include Donna Beauchamp Carolyn Clark Linda Golden Anne Slack and Diana Tapp with a June 28 Rotary Rodeo Revue crowning the winner. Out of town belles and a talent show will accompany dress themes from the 1880s and western wear judged by guests.
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Pecos Enterprise
D’anndra Davis
Texas
Enterprise
Rotary Club
Miss Davis
Donna Beauchamp
Cotton Crusaders
Carolyn Clark
Beta Sigma Phi
Linda Golden
Twentieth Century Club
Anne Slack
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Diana Tapp
the Club
Compet
Ing
Jane Lynn
Alpine
Michal Hutcheson
Andrews
Adrian McCutcheon
Balmorhea
Martha Talbot
Big Spring
Anne O’ Malley
el Paso
Robbie Hoy
Ft. Davis
Terri Kent
Ft. Stockton
Linn Dowling
Kermit
Carol Cross Marfa
Kathy Creager
Mentone
Nancy Hardwick
Midland
Jeanne Croft
Monahans
Elizabeth Sutton
Orla
Becky MelConnell
Toyah
Debra Holmes
van Horn
David Bradley
Merri McCormick
D Anndra Davis to Represent Reeves County in Golden Girl Pageant
D Anndra Davis will represent Reeves County Chapter of Young Homemakers of Texas in the Golden Girl of the Old West pageant on June 28. A 17 year old Pecos High School senior born and raised in Pecos, she is active in school activities, chorus and band for three years, and has starred as Goldie in the junior play. She participates in church activities, Trio Klub, and was a nominee for Band Sweetheart. She plans to attend Texas Tech University for a music major.
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D’annora Davis
Howard Davis
Reeves County
Young Homemakers of Texas
Pecos High School
Pecos
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el Paso County
Sam Fitzhugh
Wyoming
Jean
Fitzhugh
Walker’s
Enco
7Th and
Eddy
Soil Conservation Service
Lorenzo Villescas
Leandrews Tyson
Rogers Exploration Company
Don Howard
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