Boots cross borders as Middle East orders boost Tony Lama sales
Tony Lama's sales rise from Gulf orders as Arab retailers buy Western boots. A Bahrian shop orders 350 pairs worth about 12000 dollars, while other Middle East inquiries come from Saudi Arabia and Egypt. External shipments broaden niche markets. One Japanese letter required UT El Paso translation.
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Middle East
Tony Lama
Stein
Texas
Oklahoma
Tony Lama _ Stein
Rama Abdul Wahab Abdulaziz
Bahrian
Persian Gulf
Saudi Arabia
King
University of Texas-El Paso
House group rejects aid bill for Cambodia today
The House Foreign Affairs Committee rejected an $82.5 million emergency Cambodia military aid 18 to 15. Rep. du Pont urged against any new aid this year despite Ford warnings. Senate Democrats planned a similar stance, as the caucus weighed anti-aid resolutions amid exhausted Cambodia aid and ongoing conflict in Phnom Penh.
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Washington
U.S
Cambodia
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Pierre S. du Pont
R-Del
Ford
Senate Democrats
House Democrats
South Vietnam
Senate Democratic Caucus
House Democratic Caucus
du Pont
Lee H. Hamilton
D-Ind
Foreign Affairs Committee
Cam
Phnom Penh
Congress
Mutilated cow found on Ligon Ranch near Cayanosa
A cow carcass found about five miles northwest of Cayanosa on the Ligon Ranch sparked a local investigation. Witnesses describe the carcass on its back with legs extended and missing nose eye lips and tongue, with no blood at the scene. Similar cases have appeared in Midland and Andrews counties and across Texas.
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Ligon Ranch
Cayanosa
Texas
Midland
Andrews
Light Snow Misses Pecos as Storm Spurs Gusts and Rain
A Gulf of Mexico driven cold front brought light showers to Pecos with 0.27 inch moisture and a high of 59, low 38. Forecasters warned of possible severe storms from Louisiana to Florida, while four people were treated for injuries after a tornado in Tutwiler Mississippi amid 18 twisters nationwide.
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Pecos
van Horn
Sierra Blanca
Gulf of Mexico
North Wing
Associated Press
Panhandle
South Plains
Mexican
Tutwiler
Miss
National Weather Service
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
Georgia
Depletion policy slows Senate tax cut bill progress
Senate Finance Chair Russell B Long backs a $30 billion tax cut and a possible $25,000 homebuyer tax credit while oil depletion repeal remains in question. Debate over repealing depletion could delay final approval by about a month, with Mansfield and Long urging separate handling to avoid a veto. The depletion allowance saves the oil and gas industry about $2.5 billion annually in federal taxes.
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Long
Senate
Democratic Caucus
Senate Committee
House
Ford
al Ullman
Ways and Means Committee
Ullman
Abc-Tv
Mike Mansfield
Russell B. Long
Finance Committee
Pecos Valley Chamber Banquet Draws Large Crowd Friday
A capacity crowd is expected at Pecos Valley Country Club for the annual chamber of commerce banquet honoring local citizens. The event ties to the bicentennial, begins at 7:30 p.m., and features awards such as outstanding teacher of the year and citizen of the year. Dr. W C Newberry from San Marcos headlines as keynote speaker. tickets are $7 at chamber offices or at the door.
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Pecos Valley Country Club
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Pecos
W.C. Newberry
San Marcos
City dads vote to buy new mosquito sprayer
City council approved purchasing a new low volume spraying machine to combat mosquitoes. The unit, to be mounted on an existing city truck, costs about 2590 dollars and would meet air pollution regulations. Superintendent Alfred Gomez urged the purchase and noted diesel fogging is ineffective. The council also considered a 20 acre land expansion for a sanitary landfill near Pecos River, owned by the city but needing approval. The meeting set July 11 for board of equalization.
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City Health and Sanitation
Alfred Gomez
Gomez
J.J. Maxey
Maxey
Pecos
Marcus Martines
Board of Equalization
Scouts Exposition Draws Sandhills District in Pecos
Scouts from Pecos Ker mit Monahans Pyote and Wickett converge on Pecos for the annual Sandhills District exposition at Reeves County fair barn from 1 to 5 pm. Cub Boy and Explorer units display den projects crafts and special interest work with booths and competition for awards including the Presidential prize for one unit. Tickets cost 1 each. participants and children under 12 enter free.
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Sandhills
Pecos
Reeves County Fair
Kermit
Monahans
Pyote
Wickett
Why I support the new hospital
Fire Chief J T Prewit argues Pecos and Reeves County outgrown the current hospital. He cites space and equipment limits, one emergency room capacity, and transfers to larger facilities. He urges residents to vote for a new hospital on March 22, highlighting local industry and the cost of travel and delays.
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J.T. Prewit
Pecos
Reeves County
Automotive Proving Grounds
Pecos Garment Factory
Intratex Gas Co
Duval Sulphur
Reeves Memorial Hospital Citizens Committee
Richard D. Naylor
Chm
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Bodia
Democratic
Congressional
U.S. 2&5
Mosquito Lake
Louisiana
Florida
North Carolina
D-La
Senate Finance Committee
Lynn Webb
J.T. Precit
Sons
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