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Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1971

Page

2

Fashion Designer Stirred Over Wrap Fashion Flap

A fashion designer faced controversy after a wrap design sparked heated discussion. The designer defended the piece citing stylistic experimentation while critics warned of cultural sensitivity.

Paolo OUES CORNER: Seeing Problems in Children

Dr. Charles Gann warns parents to check a child’s vision if signs appear. Frequent frowning blinking tilting the head squinting or bumping into objects may indicate farsightedness or nearsightedness. Early eye exams can preserve sight for years ahead.

West Texas scholarship offers $800 contest for seniors

Ballinger’s West Texas Press Association seeks an additional winner in its $800 journalism scholarship contest. High school seniors may submit applications by April 15 to Richard H. Perry, editor of The Ballinger Ledger, Ballinger Texas 76821. Winner announced by May 15.

Ballinger West Texas Press Association Richard H. Perry Ballinger Ledger Texas West Texas Colleges WTPA Abilene Christian College Angelo State University Hardin-Simmons University Howard Payne College Midwestern University Sul Ross University

House Debates Liquor Bill Amid Sharpstown Investigations

In Austin House members prepared to hear a Senate bill legalizing sales of mixed drinks as the chamber pursued a three hour inquiry into a stock scandal. The day saw approval of voter registration reform and a study panel on property taxes, while probes into Sharpstown Bank and related matters advanced, with SEC allegations tying stock deals to lawmakers.

Lee Jones Associated Press Austin House Liquor Regulation Committee Senate State Insurance Board Jim Bates Edinburg Bates

Gas lights offer safe beauty for homes

A Southern Union Gas Company pitch invites customers to call for a home visit showing gaslight options. A representative demonstrates placement for front or back use with no obligation. If purchased, lighting can be financed with little or no down, billed on the gas bill.

Southern Union Gas Company

British and Yugoslav Leaders Honored and Extended Terms

Sarah Miles named best actress of 1970 by the British Variety Club for Ryan’s Daughter. Albert Finney voted best actor for Scrooge. Tito’s term extended to Aug 31 by Yugoslav parliament. A B Happy Chandler files for a third Kentucky term as independent. Gov. Louie Nunn cannot seek reelection.

London Sarah Miles Variety Club Ryan Albert Finney Belgrade Tito Frankfort A.B

Cotton Market Trading Rises in Far Western Markets

Trading activity shows modest gains with early planting momentum in central Arizona and San Joaquin Valley. Fresno Middling 1 3/32 quoted at 28.40 cents, Phoenix and El Paso spot steadies, purchases reported by Fresno and Phoenix exchanges and higher grade cotton in demand amid slow forward contracting.

Arizona San Joaquin Valley el Centro Fresno Phoenix Phoenix Cotton Exchange el Paso

SEC Pushes Preparation For Aug. 30 Hearing

The SEC moves toward the August 30 hearing in its civil suit on stock manipulation by Texas banks and others. It plans depositions from 64 people including Gov. Preston Smith and House officials, astronauts Bean Mattingly and Lovell, and golfer Doug Sanders.

Dallas U. S.securities and Exchange Commission Texas National Bankers Life Insurance Co Preston Smith House Gus Mutscher Jr House Appropriations Committee W. S. Bill Heatly Muts Sarah T. Hughes Dallas Bank & Trust Citizens Bank & Trust South Oak Cliff Bank Exchange Bank & Trust Bank of Services & Trusts

School Menu Wednesday Tamale Delight

The Wednesday menu lists tamale delight with mixed greens Mexican cole slaw fruit cup Mexican corn bread and dairy including butter and milk for students.

Steel unloaded from river barges at Beardstown port

Mexican steel totaling 4 000 tons was unloaded from three river barges at the Beardstown Illinois port due to repairs on Mississippi River locks at Winfield. Two trucks hauled the cargo from Logsdon docks to steel plants in Beardstown and Quincy Illinois.

Beardstown, IL Mexico Illinois Mississippi River Winfield Logsdon Beardstown Quincy Ill

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