Webb and Craig Air Bases Face Potential Shutdown
The report notes Webb and Craig Air Force bases in Selma Alabama as top candidates for a shutdown due to Pentagon budget cuts. Political influence is seen as key to keeping either base open, with Alabama Governor Wallace meeting President Carter and Texas lawmakers active in lobbying efforts.
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Webb
Pentagon
Air Force
Selma
Ala
Craig Air Force
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Washington
Carter
Craig
Texas
Carter Administration
Harold Brown
Craig Haveeen
Gress
Congress
Carmen McCollum to keynote Chamber Banquet in Pecos
Miss Texas Carmen McCollum will be guest of honor at the Chamber of Commerce Banquet March 22 in the high school cafeteria at 7 30 p m. Tickets have been mailed to members who look forward to her speak and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Texas
Carmen McCollum
Chamber of Commerce
Miss McCollum
Snyder
Odessa
Pecos
UMAC
Joe Bernal
San Antonio
Richard Arena
U.S. Commission On Civil Rights
Southwest Region
David Dutchover
Marcos Contreras
Hubbs
Frank Perea
Pecos Trails Behind in United Way Donations
Pecos per capita gifts fell about a third from 1975 while statewide United Way totals rose 9.8 percent. Pecos residents averaged 1.29 dollars. nearby towns varied with Midland 9.82, Odessa 5.04, El Paso 5.31, and Dallas 8.83 per person. The report notes lack of local campaigns in small towns and payroll deduction advantages in larger cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Way
Pecos
Midland
Odessa
el Paso
Big Spring
Abilene
Dallas
Diana
Fort Hood
Wichita Falls
Waco
Reluctant Voters Under Scrutiny By Registrars
Registrars discuss why residents refuse to register to vote including fear of jury duty, beliefs about voting, and privacy concerns. They note 17 year olds can register, penalties for forging forms, and that some groups such as Jehovah’s Witnesses may opt out. An Easter vacation affects the Apr 2 election and planning items in the Permian Basin regional meeting are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Douglas
Jehovah's Witnesses
David Dutchover
Clear skies may end Wednesday across Texas
The Associated Press reports clear skies covered Texas with a Pacific cold front forecast to cool the Panhandle by Wednesday. Temperatures ranged from teens in the mountains to mid 40s in parts of South Texas and Dallas Fort Worth, with mild highs in the 70s recorded Monday in several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Texas
Texans
Panhandle
Dallas-Fort Worth
Childress
Alice
Galveston
Marfa
Pacific Northwest
Oregon
Cascade Mountains
Washington
Judge Not That You Be Not Judged Quoted Verse
A reflective verse from Matthew 7 1 emphasizing caution against judging others and the reciprocal consequence of one s own judgments in moral conduct and wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew
Locust Damage Risk to Fruit Trees Discussed
County Entomologist David Foster explains locusts lay eggs under bark in summer and nymphs drop to the ground. He advises pruning 50 percent of last year’s growth, applying ammonium sulfate at one pound per inch of trunk diameter, broadcasting from trunk to dripline, and sealing cuts with tar or paint to prevent further intrusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thomas
S. Eddy St
Brenda Virgin
David Foster
Foster
Pecos DE A Team Wins Odessa Meet Advances To State
The Pecos High School Office Education Association parliamentary procedures team placed first at the Odessa College competition, defeating Monahans Brownfield Abilene Cooper and Midland Lee and earning a trip to the state contest in Fort Worth on March 24. Members include Paula Travland chair Judy Lopez secretary Debbie Hill Araceli Venegas Lorina Bravo and Barbara Ephriam seniors in the VOE co op class and employed at local training stations. The chapter received a merit award. additional students Cheryl Holminski Gloria Salazar Norma Garcia competed. Accompanied by Margaret Harrell and Mr and Mrs Walter Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa College
Pecos
Office Education Association
Barbara Ephriam
Judy Lopez
Debbie Hill
Aracelia Venegas
Paula Traviand
Lorina Bravo
Brenda Virgin
Pecos High School Office Education Association
Monahans
Brownfield
Abilene Cooper
Midland Lee
Fort Worth
Paula Travland
Araceli Venegas
City of Pecos
Winkles Trucking
New York Life Insurance Company
Welding Supply
Crawford Hughes Insurance
J. Ed Miller
Terrazas Furniture
Pecos High School
Cheryl Holminski
Gloria Salazar
Norma Garcia
Margaret Harrell
DEA
Walter Holland
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Iaa
North Texas State University
Carmen
Howard
Con
Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission
Darrell Glover
Reeves County
Pecos County
Midland College
Goldsmith Counties
Cap Rock Electric Cooperative
Pacific Coast
Rockies
New England
South Florida
Brookings
Ore
Crescent City
Calif
Eugene
Portland
Tacoma
Wash
Ohio Valley
Great Lakes
Alamosa
Colo
Homestead
Key West
Fla
OEA
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