Reprise of Peace Fight as Vietnam War Grips U.S. Scene
Don Oakley reports on renewed North Vietnamese offensives in South Vietnam two years after peace with honor. President Ford seeks 300 million more in arms aid atop 700 million this year, while Defense Secretary Schlesinger warns Hanoi and Congress debates possible American force. Antiwar protests resume in Washington as extremists speak of saving peace. A bishop counters the causes, noting no South Vietnamese invasion of the North.
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South Vietnam
Ford
Hanoi
United States
Washington
Defense
James R. Schlesinger
Congress
John Burt
Ohio
Assembly
North Vietnam
Vietnam
America
Schlesinger
End of the tunnel in Indochina closes with no light
An opinion column argues the U S has exhausted funds and lives in Vietnam. It condemns the Thieu regime, criticizes government deceit, and urges total withdrawal despite fears of a communist takeover as refugees flee southward. The piece laments My Lai and wholesale war costs.
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Thieu
Saigon
Indochina
My Lai
Editorial: Now or never for Reeves County medical care
The Pecos Enterprise argues Reeves County must choose progress with a new hospital to meet growing population needs. It notes 30 beds in Pecos versus peers with larger facilities, cites four beds per thousand as a standard, and warns that without a hospital Pecos risks losing doctors. A study or remodeling option is deemed insufficient. a new hospital is needed now.
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Reeves County
Pecos Enterprise
Pecos
Alpine
van Horn
Kermit
Ward
Charley Wilson
Pecos readers split on new hospital bond issue
Letters from Pecos residents and groups debate a proposed hospital bond. Proponents like Ladies Lulac Council urge a yes for a local hospital, arguing taxes are worth the security and shortened travel for care. Opponents urge careful study and warn of oil revenue risk and debt.
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Ladies Lulac Council
Pecos
Ladies
Lulac Council
League of United Latin Citizens
Today in history and the Pecos gas outlook
Today in history notes several events from 1685 to 1973. The piece then highlights the Delaware Basin as the nation’s hottest natural gas region with over 80 trillion cubic feet of reserves, 25 per cent already produced, 12 to 13 trillion found, and an estimated 40 years of industry activity ahead.
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Delaware Basin
Pecos
PEOPLE power By TERRY BURNS Chamber Manager
The column argues Pecos Chamber of Commerce serves as the collective voice of about 300 local businesspeople and citizens. It explains how unified input shapes city and county funding, economic growth, and community improvement through representation and outreach.
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People Power
Terry Burns
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Power of Unity
Austin
Washinton
Pecos
Reeves County Poised for Gas Boom Boosting Jobs and Taxes
The piece argues that new gas discoveries will boost tax revenue and economic activity in Reeves County, with royalty payments on gas rising from 16 to 40 cents and gas sold near 1.40. It notes notable wells in the Fusselman zone and Mi Vida Field, mentions water intrusion wells, and highlights prospects near Pecos Balmorhea. It counters gloom with projected reserves of billions of cubic feet.
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Pecos
Reeves County
Fusselman
Pay
LeCroy
Mi Vida
Ward
Balmorhea
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