Stocks drift as market gains fade after early advance
In New York today the Dow rose more than 5 points early, reaching 859.49 by noon, while the NYSE composite at 57.04 and the AMEX index at 175.41 showed modest gains. Volume reached 16.47 million on the NYSE as investors watched glamo rs shift, with Walt Disney up to 382 and IBM down to 315. Cotton futures were mixed with May at 62.85 and Oct at 65.60.
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New York
Walt Disney Productions
U.S
NYSE
American Stock Exchange
New York Cotton Exchange
Jail terms set for illegal entry of two Mexicans
Two Mexican citizens previously returned to Mexico faced sentencing for illegal entry before U.S. Magistrate J.M. Preston in Pecos. Mariano Pinon-Chavez, 22, received 90 days and Carlos Cranillo-Vargas, 24, received 60 days after pleading guilty to misdemeanors under the Immigration and Naturalization Service law. Dow Jones stock indexes noted amid the report.
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United States
Mexico
U.S
J.M. Preston
Pecos
Octagon Club formed at Pecos with Evening Optimist aid
The Octagon Club of Pecos organized at Saragosa Hall on Tuesday March 20. It is open to Pecos High School juniors and seniors, sponsored by the Evening Optimist Club. Officers named Connie Sanchez president Jesus Rayos vice president Prissy Cobos secretary and Steve Rayos treasurer. Advisor Manny Benavides. Next meeting set for Tuesday April 3 at 7 p.m. inviting prospective members.
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Octagon Club of
Pecos
Saragosa Hall
Evening Optimist Club of
Octagon Club
Evening Optimist Club
Connie’ Sanchez
Jesus Rayos
Prissy Cobos
Steve Rayos
Pecos High School
Manny Benavides
Connie Chavez
Robert Hinojos
Women Sponsor Giant Garage Sale This Saturday
The Reeves County Sheriff's Posse Women’s Division plans a community garage sale Saturday March 24 from 8:30 to 5 at the Posse Barn. Organizers invite organizations and individuals to display and sell items. A fall sale is contemplated if this event succeeds. The group funds a fireworks display for Fun Fest in June and also sponsors a monthly 42 tournament at the community center. A chicken barbecue is planned for the Junior Rodeo weekend April 28 at the Posse Barn with tickets at 3 dollars.
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Reeves County Sheriff's Posse
Posse
Posse Barn
Oratorical Contest Opens For Pecos Youth
The Evening Optimist Club of Pecos hosts an oratorical contest open to boys and girls under 16 on Tuesday March 27 at 8 p.m. in Saragosa Hall. First second and runner-up trophies awarded per division. First-place winners advance to the zone contest in Carlsbad New Mexico April 14 for a chance at a 500 dollar scholarship. Contest subject is In My Youth I See. Speeches must be under four minutes and under five minutes. Judging factors include personal qualities organization delivery and overall effectiveness. The public is invited to attend.
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Evening Optimist Club of
Pecos
Saragosa Hall
Carlsbad
N.M
Immigrant Convictions Highlight Dallas Area Case
A Wichita Falls resident and a Crane resident along with two Mexican nationals were convicted Tuesday under Immigration and Naturalization Service law. Rincon-Rubio received three years probation after six months in prison on two counts. Flores-Flores drew 358 days in prison. Medina-Almanzan got 90 days and Luna-Hernandez 60 days for aiding illegal entry or prior voluntary departures.
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Wichita Falls
Crane
Mexico
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
M. Ruben Rincon-Rubio
U.S
Gregorio Medina-Almanzan
Esteban Luna-Hernandez
Luna-Hernandez and
Medina-Almanzan
Flores
Spring youth soccer league schedules set and deadlines
A Community Center meeting on March 20 set spring youth soccer plans with a March 28 registration deadline extended to 5 p.m. A draft will occur March 29, and league play begins April 16 after Easter. A coaches and officials clinic is April 5, with a committee and new league directors named.
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Community Center
Jim Edwards
Ronnie Daniels
James Thomas
Assault and theft reports in Pecos police briefing
The Pecos Police Department reports an alleged simple assault occurring March 17 at 3 a.m. involving a complainant, her mother, and the husband. no charges filed. A theft of $28 from 45 B Airbase resident is under investigation. no charges filed.
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Pecos
PPD
Balmorhea Briefs Move to Odessa for Eye Surgery
Mrs Judy Craig of Del Rio arrived Saturday to be with her mother Cassie Farrington who traveled to Odessa for eye surgery Mildred Moers and daughter Barbara Anderson accompanied them Mrs Craig will stay a few days after the hospital visit A game night at the Senior Citizens Center is set for tonight at 7 pm with refreshments and public invited
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Judy Craig
del Rio
Cassie Farrington
Odessa
Mildred Moers
Barbara Anderson
Senior Citizens Center
Bill on banks wins approval in Texas House
A Texas House vote 89 to 40 gave preliminary approval to a bill that would reduce penalties for lenders charging usurious interest. Sponsor Rep. Bob McFarland Arlington said the measure would remove the law’s fangs and replace them with teeth as final passage to the Senate is anticipated.
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Austin
Texas
Savings and Loan Association
House
Senate
Bob McFarland
Barlington
March 33 Percent 1979 Timeline Mystery
A scrambled OCR fragment lists numbers and dates: MARCH 33% 1979 56 78 910 NW 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2? 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31.
Community Calendar Highlights For Pecos Balmorhea Barstow
Local clubs meet weekly across Pecos and nearby towns with Lions Club optimist and rotary gatherings at various halls. Senior Citizens Center hosts exercise classes, crafts, Bible study, and game nights through the week. Special notes include a Defensive Driving course Friday and tailored meetings at Balmorhea centers and the Church of the Nazarene.
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Lions Club
Pecos Inn
Amistad Lions Club
Lions den
Cantaloupe City
C.B
CPS Reddy P.m
Senior Citizens Center
S. Cedar
Barstow Lions Club
Old Senior Cit
Hickory
Eddy St
Cedar
Brez Bible Study
Balmorhea
Pecos
Church of the Nazarene
S. Park
Jim Reeves
Holiday Inn
Pecos Rotary Club
Pecos Jaycees
Alpine Lodge
Balmorhea Senior Citizens Center
National Retirement Teachers Association
American Association of Retired Persons
El Paso Man Given Unsupervised Probation For Rifle Discovery
Brian M. Taber, 21, of El Paso pleaded guilty to possessing and discharging a .22 caliber Ruger rifle at Pine Springs Campground in Guadalupe Mountains State Park on March 17. He was placed on unsupervised probation for one year and sentenced to three months suspended imprisonment. The Park Ranger of the U.S. Park Service filed the federal firearms in a park complaint.
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el Paso
Pine Springs
Guadalupe Mountains
Brian M. Taber
U.S. Park Service
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Holly Strong
Ruth Ross
Be Baird
Chicago
DOW Jones
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Indus
Octagon Club Officers
Pecos Enterprise, Inc
South Cedar Street
Ken Dulaney
Lewis Barrett
Ruben Baca
Emily Galindo
Carlos Nichols
Mary Carpenter
Reeves County
Srands
Reeves
Ward, Loving, Culberson
Jeff Davis
Pecos Enterprise
Optimist
Rincon-Rubio
Lazaro Flores-Flores
Judy Roundtree
Glen Vandiver
James Smith
Community Recreation Department
Balmorhea Briefs
Pecos AA
Al-Non
S. Oak
Eek
Barstow
Izens Center
Bfast
Sea Explorer Scout
Balmorhea Field
Jeri Paneral
C. Towry
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