Flag Rescue at Post Office Amid Morning Breeze
A Community Public Service employee, John Holloman, struggled to lower a tangled flag atop the United States Post Office. With help from Glen Burns, Terry Ellis, and Gary Biller, the flag was freed after about ten minutes and again flew proudly. Additional column discusses communism versus democracy, criticizing U.S. policy and urging promotion of democratic ideals.
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John Hollowman
Community Public Service
United States Post Office
Glen Burns
Terry Ellis
Gary Biller
Holloman
Glory
Net profits drop for over 12,000 U.S. firms in Q1 1975
FTC reports average after tax profits for more than 12,000 American corporations fell nearly one third in the first quarter of 1975. Manufacturer profits totaled 9.3 billion, down 4.1 billion from the prior quarter, with mining at 773 million and wholesale profits at 2.2 billion, down 600 million.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Treasury Department
Treasury
William E. Simon
Concession Stands Planned for Fest One in City Park
City officials approved one day permits for concession stands during Fest One on July 1. Six groups will operate stands with food under 25 cents each, including the 20th Century Club and Morning Optimists. Activities include games, sandpile fun, a liberty pole, greased races, and a petting zoo. pool hours extend to 10 p.m. for the event. Local groups promote participation and one tug of war challenge is noted.
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Viet Nam
Laos
Cambodia
Cuba
Chile
Portugal
Italy
Mexico
Washington
Joe Nobody
Rivera
England
U.S
J.J. Maxey
Maxey
Ellen and
Mary Ann Weinacht
20Th Century Club
Minutemen
Bicentennial Commission
Bear Staud
Bob Miller
Charlotte Slack
Dwyane Dobbs
Mary Weinacht
Pecos
Bill Pigman
Baccer
Dobbs
Pigman
Mary Ann
Ellen Weinacht
Pageant deadline extended for Miss West Texas entry
Odessa Jaycees extended the entry deadline for the 28th Miss West Texas pageant at the Ector County Coliseum July 3-5. Contestants who missed the first deadline may still register on Sunday. Kristi Kesey, current Golden Girl of the Old West, is entered. last year’s winner Mary Ella Meek will crown the new titleholder. The Odessa winner earns Miss Texas eligibility, plus a $500 scholarship and a $1,200 wardrobe.
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Odessa
Fort Worth
New Home Buyers Guide Highlighted on Pecos Classifieds
The Pecos Enterprise features a Home Buyers Guide on the classified page. Real estate offices spotlight a current listing with a photo for reader convenience. If one catches your eye, visit the agency and mention the guide.
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Pecos Enterprise
Pecos
CB radios block cable reception in Pecos
Warner CableVision official Hank Hagens reports citizens band radios in Pecos causing television interference. Complaints span two weeks, mainly on channels two and eleven in early evenings and at night. If unresolved, engineers or FCC power could locate offenders. locals urged to have CBs checked to avoid depriving others of TV viewing.
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Citizens Band
Pecos
Warner CableVision
Hank Hagens
Hagens
Federal Communications System
FCC
Blowing dust hits Pecos Valley in West Texas winds
High winds brought blowing dust across the Pecos Valley late Wednesday peppering towns in the region. Residents reported reduced visibility and drifting sand as storms moved through the area.
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Pecos Valley
West Texas
Associated Press
Texas Panhandle
Texas
Panhandle
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Benefit barbecue supports West Texas Boys Ranch
Reeves County Sheriff's Posse hosts a Friday barbecue and dance at the posse barn to raise funds for West Texas Boys Ranch in San Angelo. Proceeds from $2.50 plates and $5 per couple dances go entirely to the ranch for its 400 plus residents.
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Pecos
Reeves County Sheriff's Posse
Posse Barn
West Texas Boys Ranch
San Angelo
Posse
Bill Calloway
Calloway
Boys Ranch
Odessa
Arty
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Paso
John Pits
Southwest Microfilm
Yandell P. O
Simon
al Ullman
Dore
House
Ways and Means Committee
Ford
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
CAP
David Northcutt
Civil Air Patrol Squadron
Billy Mitchell
Frank Platt
Platt
Civil Air Patrol
New Home Guide Out
Stratford
Sherman County
Plains
Midwest
Illinois
Nebraska
Zons
West Point Pepperell
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