Profits Jump 26.4 Percent as Inflation Debate Rages
The Commerce Department reports fourth quarter profits at an annual rate of 225.3 billion, up 26.4 percent from late 1977 and the largest rise since 1950. The administration pledges action, while critics blame policy flaws for inflation and wage pressures. GNP expands 6.9 percent in Q4, annual 4 percent for 1978, and the House votes to extend the inflation monitor.
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Associated Press
Washington
Carter
Hamilton Jordan
Chamber of Commerce
Jack Carlson
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Commerce Department
Alfred Kahn
Chamber
Carlson
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Oil officials urge production and conservation amid shortages
Austin reports oil and gas executives at the Texas Railroad Commission meeting say higher U.S. output and strict conservation can avert or blunt a looming shortage. They warn unleaded gasoline may run tight soon, with potential two month shortfalls if Iran disruptions persist. Experts cite capacity limits, regulation, and efficiency as key levers to reduce daily shortfalls.
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Austin
Texas
America
Texas Railroad Commission
L.A. Ramsey
Gulf Oil Exploration and Produc
Barnes
U.S
Allen Murray
Mobil Oil Corp
United States
Pecos trio indicted in aggravated robbery and related cases
Reeves County grand jury named Charles Edward Smith 28 of 120 S Sycamore Willie B Hall 56 of 207 S Sycamore and Maria Jo Baker Goode 21 of Pecos and Odessa in indictments Smith indicted for aggravated robbery of Nik Nak Grocery 1318 S Eddy last month and endangering the life of Kathryn Hagar $200 obtained Smith an habitual offender Hall charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in a South Sycamore shooting that wounded Eddie Ray Wright 22 Hall's revolver used Wright treated at Odessa hospital and recovered The woman tied to forged prescription case Feb 26 at a West Third pharmacy placed with Ector County Probation Office for proceedings in that county.”
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Reeves County
Smith
Hall
South Sycamore
Eddie Ray Wright
S. Locust
Odessa
Ector County
West Third
Pecos Chicano Chamber Delegation Plans Mexico Talks
A Pecos Chicano Camara de Comercio delegation leaves tomorrow for El Paso and Juarez to meet with the Mexican Consul General and Juarez Chamber officials. They seek Mexican economic concessions for Chicanos and will discuss petroleum, the bracero program, discrimination, and other community issues.
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Pecos Chicano Camara de Comercio
el Paso
Juarez
Mexico
Juarez Chamber of Commerce
Eleuterio M. Garcia
Camara de Conercio
Garcia
United States
Chicano Camara de Comercio
Jimmy R. Gomez
Camara de Comercio
Gomez
Weather warms across West Texas with scattered storms
Weather in Pecos and vicinity turns milder with a high near 62 and a low around 50 as fog and drizzle persist. Widespread showers and thunderstorms develop this afternoon and tonight, with very heavy showers possible in eastern counties. Temperatures reach upper 80s in Big Bend and upper 50s to low 50s in the Panhandle.
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Pecos
West Texas
South Plains
Panhandle
Southwest
Big Bend
New Pecos Student Chamber installs officers
Mayor Bob Bickley administered the oath to officers Julie Battens president Leslie McNeil vice president Debra Aguilar secretary Suzanne Hefner treasurer Debbie Gipson reporter Sherri Berry historian Tammy Battens Diane Salcido sergeants at arms at a Chamber office ceremony. Deeana Rushing Felice Humphris coordinators invite grades 9-12 to a meeting April 2 at 6 PM, with Dr. David Lovett as guest speaker. ride info by calling listed numbers.
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W.R
Bob'’ Bickley
Julie Battens
Pecos Student Chamber of Commerce
Pecos Chamber
Deeana Rushing
Felice Humphris
Robert Hinojos
W. R
Bob” Bickley
Pecos
Student Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Leslie McNeil
Debra Aguilar
Suzanne Hefner
Debbie Gipson
Sherri Berry
Tammy Battens
Diane Salcido
S. Cedar
David Lovett
Absentee Voting Under Way for Pecos City and School Elections
Absentee balloting runs through April 3 for Pecos city council seats and Pecos-Barstow-To yah Independent School District board posts. City ballots are cast at Pecos City Hall 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with Marilea Parsons overseeing. School board absentee voting is at the School Administration Building 1302 S. Park Street from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Incumbents Matta Cassell Tyree face challengers West Calderon. three-year terms go to Montgomery Perea with Daniel Gibson challenging and Hess unopposed for the one-year term. On election day, voting is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Community Center for city posts and at five precincts for the school board.
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Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent
Ben Matta
Royce Cassell
Phillip O. Tyree
Madelynn West
S. Park Street
Patty Montgomery
Frank Perea
Joel Daniel
Pecos
Lynn Gibson
Toyah
David Hess
Town of Pecos
District Court Clerk Announces Passport Processing
Jane Ross, clerk of Reeves County District Court, reminds residents the office processes U S passports. Expect two to three weeks. pass through Houston Passport Agency. Bring two recent photos and a certified birth certificate. Passports valid five years. Visit second floor County Courthouse Pecos 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Jane Ross
District Court of
Reeves County
United States
Houston Passport Agency
Pecos
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National Press Club
Lyle E. Gramley
President's Council of Economic Advisers
John McKinley
Texaco Inc
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Exxon Co
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Ackman
Wright
Arnie Calderon
Barstow
Precinct Three
Baptist
Orla
Precinct Four
Saragosa
Precinct Five
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