Pecos officer Slack graduates from West Point
Richard C. Slack Ill, son of retired Col. Richard C. Slack and wife, joined the West Point class of June 7. He earned a Bachelor of Science, was commissioned a Regular Army second lieutenant, and studied science engineering and humanities. He is a Pecos High School 1974 graduate and ski club member. Herbert Paul Armstrong at 700 S. Hickory earned a Master of Arts in physical education by Sam Houston State University as part of spring degree recipients.
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Richard C. Slack
Jefferson
West Point
U S. Military Academy
N.Y
Pecos High School
Military Academy
Herbert Paul Armstrong
Hickory
Sam _ Houston State University
Armstrong
Market dips as rate worries weigh on stocks
The Market in New York records a broad decline with the Dow Jones 30 at 851.35, down 5.37, on moderate volume. NYSE losers exceed gainers 2 to 1, with Financials leading the retreat. Caesars World announces a $30 million Atlantic City hotel casino renovation project. Cotton and wheat futures retreat. Dow Jones indices show declines across industrials, transports, utilities, and the overall 65-stock index slips to 292.52.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
NYSE
American Stock Exchange
Caesar's World
Atlantic City
N.J
AMAX
Mineral and Natural Resources
Sul Ross to Offer Associate in Construction Trades
Sul Ross State University will launch an associate degree construction trades program this fall, administered by the Industrial Arts Department. The program, housed in Hancock Hall, aims to serve a regional area not covered by community colleges and may expand to a one-year certificate later.
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Sul Ross State University
Texas
Earl Elam
Sul Ross
Elam
SESU
Coordinating Board
Calvin Jordan
Texas State Technical Institute
Waco
SRSU
Hancock Hall
Jordan
East Texas State University
Texas A&m
Pecos Fest IV plans underway at city park
Pecos Fest IV kicks off at six with a guitar picking contest for ages 10 and under and 11 to 18, proceeds to 10 pm. Arm Wrestling Championships run in age divisions from six and under to 20 and up, plus a Pee Wee Goat Roping for 10 and under. A balloon toss, Greased Pig Race in three age groups, Jitter Bug and Medley dances, water dumping booth, toe-sack race, and a Lio Jasso appearance with a Tin Lizzie accompany the festivities. Refreshment booths offer burgers, burritos, and sweets as the event promises fun for Pecos and area residents.
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Pecos
Gail Box
Jaycees
Pecos student named to senate at TSTI Waco
Cloyce D. Cox of Pecos was elected representative to the student senate at Texas State Technical Institute in Waco. He pursues a two year building construction technology program and will keep the National Association of Home Builders informed of senate activities.
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Jordan
Elam
Cloyce D. Cox
Pecos
Texas State Technical Institute
Waco
National Association of Home Builders
Cox
Clarence E. Cox
Cowan St
Local Pecos police blotter June incidents and arrests
A string of Pecos Police reports includes a shattered windshield on a white freight cab over truck with $135 damage and pending investigation. a rear window break on a 1975 Mercury Cougar. theft of $75 to $100 in quarters from a car wash money box. Marcia Garcia Lopez charged with shoplifting from Revco. vandalism to a Davis Fleetline 204 Ditch digger with multiple damaged components and footprints. and a June 10 accident in Toyah where Nancy Ingram was cited for speeding after colliding with Reynoldo Olivas.
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Lindsey Adell Ware
Thomas van and Storage
Dallas
Pecos
S. Mulberry St
Otis Jay Bryan
W. Third
Ted Lewis Williams
Devilla Trailer Park
Pecos Plumbing and Supply
Davis
Nancy Alleen Ingram
Toyah
Reynoldo Acosta Olivas
Ms. Ingram
Calendar of events for Pecos clubs and centers
Calendar of coming events lists Lions Club meetings at Amistad Lions Lions Den and Downtown Lions at Holiday Inn, Pecos AA and Alanon meetings, TOPS 259 at 902 E 10th S, Senior Citizens Center drop in, GED tests at Carver Resource Center, Bible study, covered dish luncheon with Dr E W Schmidt, Rotary Club at Holiday Inn, Pecos, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, blood pressure testing at the adult health center with times and phone numbers.
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Lions Club
American Motor Inn
Amistad Lions Club
Lions den
Pecos AA
Alnon
S. Oak
Balmorhea
TOPS
Reeves Community Council
Senior Citizens Center
Carver Resource Center
E. 12Th St
Holiday Inn
E.W. Schmidt
Rotary Club
Pecos
Pecos Alcoholics Anonymous
P.m
S. Oak St
Final session on food course
The final session of the Food Preservation Short Course will be held Thursday, June 15 at 3 30 p m in the CPS Reddy Room. Pressure canner gauges and dials will be tested to ensure accuracy in canning. Attendees should bring a pressure canner lid and gauge dial for the test.
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Family Living Committee
CPS Reddy Room
Balmorhea City Council Updates and Local Actions
Balmorhea Council discussed accident and city employee insurance with Fort Stockton Agency, reviewed budget progress, and received a governor’s assurance on sonic booms. Plans include sand blasting two tanks, raising Toyah water tax to 40 cents per 1000 gallons, and auditing city books by Turner Ferguson of Odessa.
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Balmorhea
Q.A. Crenshaw
Fort Stockton Insurance Agency
Helen Humphries
Public hearing urged on FM 3398 and FM 1216 projects in Reeves and Ward
The State Department of Highways and Public Transportation proposes FM 3398 from Reeves to Ward counties north of Pecos and Barstow to upgrade a county road into two 12 foot lanes with Pecos River crossing. Public hearing requests due by July 14, 1978, may trigger a hearing. Maps, environmental studies, and relocation assistance info are available in Pecos, Odessa, and county offices.
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State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Reeves
Ward Counties
Reeves County
Pecos
Ward County
Barstow
Pecos River
US 80
Ward
P.O. Box
Texas
City of
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Pecos Enterprise
Area News Andup
Richard C. Slack, III
Chicago
New York Cotton Exchange
DOW Jones
A.m
Indus
Pecos Enterprise, Inc
South Cedar Street
Ken Dulaney
Lewis Barrett
Diane Osborn
Ruben Baca
Emily Galindo
Carlos Nichols
Mary Carpenter
Reeves, Ward, Loving, Culberson
Jeff Davis Counties
Beverly Hathorn
Church of Christ
W. 4Th
Web of Marriage
Louisiana
Charles Durand
Three Mile
Durand
Lio Jasso
Evening Lions Club
Tsti-Waco
Red Cross
Marcia Garcia Lopez
Revco Drug Co
Catholic
Rosa Sanchez
Florentina Vasquez
Betty Lozano
Dora Valeria
Barbara Sanchez
Anita Sanchez
Jimmie Carrasco
el Paso
Patsy McIintire
San Angelo
Mrs
Bill McIntire
P.O
Odessa
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