Colby Seeks Clean CIA Image, Promises Limits on Spying
CIA Director William Colby in a Washington interview predicts no CIA employees will face criminal prosecutions for past illegal domestic activities. He asserts officials would refuse illegal directives, go public, or inform Congress if told to violate rules. Colby cites Rockefeller Commission findings on surveillance mail opening and drug testing, and calls for tighter supervision to reassure the public.
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Colby
Washington
William E. Colby
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Rockefeller Commission
Justice Department
Edward H. Levi
Rockefeller Panel
Ford
Levi
U.S
Belif
Commission
Value Days for Rodeo Scheduled in Pecos
Pecos merchants kick off a week long Value Days promotion tied to the West of the Pecos Rodeo from Monday June 30 through Sunday July 5. Merchants aim to link promos to the rodeo theme and boost both local business and rodeo exposure, with a parade float opening the rodeo on Wednesday July 2.
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Pecos
O’ferrall Pauly
Retail Merchants Committee
Pauly
Merchants Committee
Cotton crop slump shows signs of improvement
Washington AP report from the Agriculture Department ERA says cotton use by U.S. mills is recovering after a decade low, with the 1974-75 season seen at 5.75 million bales consumed and exports near 3.9 million bales. Carryover stock could reach 5.7 million by Aug 1, aiding a five year high stockpile, while 1975 planting cuts and variable weather forecast a 8.5 to 10.5 million bale harvest and export rise to 3.8-4.3 million for 1975-76.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S. Mills
Department
Economic Research Service
Burglars and prowlers terrorize streets with two thefts
City police report two incidents. Pauline's Sports Wear at 1316 S Eddy was burglarized with $737.19 in cash taken from a safe after a window was pried open. In a separate case, a prowler damaged a water bed at 1248 Martinez St and took a purse belonging to resident Ernestine Davis.
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Pauline
S. Eddy
Charles Smith
Ernestine Davis
Martinez St
Davis
Fest One in Pecos Promises Fun at City Park
Lynn Webb reports on Fest One events in Pecos city park July 1 with activities like rolling pin throwing tug of war tobacco spitting watermelon seed spitting and egg toss. Local organizers Mary Ann and Ellen Weinacht invite participants and volunteers while the Lions and Rotarians plan friendly competitions and entertainment. Entry is 25 cents per event with ribbons for winners and proceeds to cover materials.
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Pecos
Mary Ann Weinacht
Bill Pigman
Ellen Weinacht
J.J. Maxey
Lynn Webb
Molly Brown
Mary Ann
Barney Hubbs
Rotarians
Lions
Dwayne Dobbs
Bob Miller
Bill Cooksey
Lions Club
Doug Mires
Terry Burns
Hubby
Stocks Ranch Story Preserves West Texas Heritage
The Stocks ranch in West Texas, formerly the T ranch known for Emmett Tatum and John D. Leatherman, sits near San Martin spring at a historic crossroads of Culbertson Reeves and Jeff Davis counties. Banky Stocks recalls 1933 arrivals, the 25 cent per acre lease, and a three year option to buy from Bull Adams, shaping a hardy legacy of sheep and cattle amid droughts and rail era hardships.
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T Ranch
Stocks
San Martin
Culbertson
Reeves
Jeff Davis
Beulah Fleming
Pecos
John D. Leatherman
Nattie Leatherman
San Martin Station
John
Tom Jones
Leatherman
Nattie
Tatum
Joe Stocks
San Angelo
Adams
el Paso
Banky Stocks
Spring Creek
West Texas
Banky
Bassett Tower
Bull Adams
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TCU
Jay Dycus
Texas Tech
Wendell Faulkner
Texas Longhorns
Barney
Ralph Williams
Mary
Ellen
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Leathermans
Russell
Stocks Ranch
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