Pecos City Ordinances 1914 1918 Range From Right Side Driving
A Chronology of Pecos city rules from 1914 to 1918 covers driving on the right, mufflers, street lights timing, convict labor wages, poultry restrictions, passenger vehicle registration, fire marshal creation, hotel water closets, mayoral changes, Pecos Enterprise designation, a bandstand bid, livestock controls, a water works franchise, and a 1918 city hall fire station purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Light and Ice Co
B. G. Warner
O. J. Bryan
E. C. Canon
M, L. Roddy
Prewit
B. T. Biggs
Pecos Enterprise
Commissioners Court
Pecos
Oak
Second
J. E. Starley
la Salle
Keslar
Editorial on Ralph Nader’s Blemished Legacy and Public Image
The piece critiques Ralph Nader’s congressional testimony and media exposes labeling life insurance and pensions as national disgraces. It questions democracy under a presidential monarchy and mocks Nader’s seriousness, humor deficit, and public reception while noting a 60 percent approval for his impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Nader
the American Trial Lawyers Assa
Nader
Congress
United States
America
Harris
Ralph
Friendly fire rule in fire insurance cases explained
A public service feature explains the doctrine that damage from a fire that burns where it belongs is not covered. It notes two examples where claims were denied because the fire remained friendly and contrasts with cases where a fire becomes unfriendly and claims may be paid. Written by Will Bernard for ABA and Texas Bar associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bar Association
Texas State Bar Association
Will Bernard
Little Willy Undermeyer Fights Cowboys in Sandbox Shootout
In a humorous New York column Jeffry D. Alderman describes six year old Willy Undermeyer mastering the game of cowboy pretend. Willy circles around his rivals with patient precision while peers argue over tiny gunplay details. Four outlaws fall as Willy endures dirt and brambles, earning the title of the neighborhood gunfighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffry D. Alderman
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Little Willy Undermeyer
Willy
Jackie Sheehy
Jackie
Geronimo
Terry Maher
U. S. Cavalry
Terry
Pee Wee Ruggles
Bang
Roy Rodgers
Harry Billips
Today in History Highlight March 21 1973
On this date in history events include an 1829 Spain earthquake killing about 6006 people and Bach born in 1685 Germany. Jefferson as first US secretary of state in 1796 and Code Napoleon completed in 1803.
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Associated Press
Spain
Johann Sebastian Bach
Germany
Thomas Jefferson
U. S
Kentucky
Paris
John F. Kennedy
West
Flavor costs more and exports boosted by dollar drop
COLLEGE STATION Texas AP The dollar devaluation raises prices for imported foods and fiber products while making U S agricultural exports cheaper abroad. Dr Roland Smith says higher import costs may accompany increased foreign sales as U S farmers expand plantings for a record harvest, with ports and rail car shortages offering some cushion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Tex
U.S
Roland Smith
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Smith
Readers urged to send letters of general interest
The notice invites letters to the editor, requiring a signature and address, withholding on request, a maximum of 500 words, and prohibiting letters in poor taste. It emphasizes general-interest content and eligibility criteria for publication.
Quick quiz on salmon life spans and star names
Not all salmon die after spawning. Pacific salmon die soon after spawning. Other species have variable lifespans. In Britain the Dipper is known as the Plow. The Dipper's handle is the Plow, its bowl the plowshare. Croquet is Pall-mall in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Safety of private flying up
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association funds the FAA Accident Prevention Program with incentives including a $30,000 airplane and $1,500 tuition toward a private pilot rating to attract participants. From June 1, 1972, to Jan 31, 1973, over 115,000 joined the Safe Pilot Sweepstakes. many more expected before the May 31 end. The FAA program promotes safety through seminars, clinics, check rides, reports on unsafe conditions, and interaction with industry reps, with 84 district offices nationwide. Aircraft safety gains since 1960 show fewer accidents despite higher flying hours and miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Aviation Manufacturers Assn
GAMA
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Capitol Hill split over amnesty for draft dodgers
Western Republican and some Democratic lawmakers push a hard line against blanket amnesty for Vietnam draft dodgers while others advocate case by case judgments. Officials cite 5 000 plus fled or underground fliers, with mail volume heavily opposing amnesty and differing views on presidential clemency and individual cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vietnam
White House
Capitol Hill
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
John Tunney
California
Tunney
U. S
Goldwater
Clifford Hansen
Wyoming
James McClure
Idaho
Wallace Bennett
Utah
Paul Fannin
Gale McGee
Hansen
McClure
Frank Church
Joseph Montoya
New Mexico
Alan Cranston
Robert Packwood
Oregon
Church
Cranston
Frank Moss
Lee Metcalf
Montana
Moss
Congress
Metcalf
Nixon
Jack McDonald
Senator Tunney
McDonald
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Alton Hughes
Mr. Nader
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Henrod
Low
Melee Family
Boyle
O'Ferrall
PALLY
South Cedar Street
Texas
Press Association
Socialist Democratic Party
Willy Brandt
U. S. Supreme Court
Phyllis McGinley
John D. Rockefeller
Martin van Buren
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
NEA, Inc
TM. Reg
Pot
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