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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1978
Page
1
Unopposed council members and the mayor heard a feasibility study proposal for a community center and recreational facility on the vacant Earl Bell School property. School trustees would allow use contingent on study, cost estimates, and sponsorship by a qualified applicant.
The Pecos Division of the U S District Court held a busy June session with over 100 prospective jurors called for a petit jury and a grand jury that returned three indictments. About 24 defendants were in custody on bond or in Reeves County jail, with hearings, arraignments, trials, and probation matters continuing through June 6 to June 8.
The nation awaits a ruling on Allan Bakke and reverse discrimination. Justices prepare for a term ending with anticipated decisions including University of California Regents v Bakke. The outcome could define race relations and affirmative action after 15 years of programs.
Kathryn Jane Hudson daughter of H R Hudson 1801 Jackson is Tri K's Golden Girl nominee for this year's Rotary Revue. In Freshman year she lettered in varsity track on the volleyball team and participated in band for two years. As a senior she will be business manager of the yearbook and secretary of Tri K Klub, a four year member. She attends First Baptist Church and enjoys water and snow skiing swimming cooking embroidery oil painting and piano.
Nine Pecos youths were apprehended early Monday on alleged misdemeanor marijuana possession. One adult, James Williamson, 18, received two years probation after pleading guilty to burglary of a vehicle in the 143rd Judicial District Court. four others were released on $2,000 bonds. Juveniles remain in custody or released to guardians as cases proceed.
George Kokinda, 62, of Sacramento addressed, was sentenced to 16 years in prison after being found guilty in the 143rd Judicial District Court for the December attempted burglary of a habitation. The judge imposed the term after reviewing the probation report, with Kokinda filing notice of appeal through his attorney.
The Pecos Police Department provides a vacation house check for homes within Pecos city limits. Homeowners away for at least three days can visit 510 S. Oak to request daily police checks during their absence. Implement steps include notifying police, stopping mail, arranging lawn care, lighting timers, dead bolt doors, and informing a neighbor and the department of return.
Paul Cabral Martinez and Daniel Del Rio Chacon, an American citizen and a legal resident, pleaded guilty to aiding illegal entry. Magistrate J M Preston fined each $200, suspended six months in jail, and placed them on unsupervised probation for one year with payment terms $40 monthly.
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