Gordon places first in 4-H public speaking
Tammie Gordon daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Gordon earned first place in the junior division of the 4-H Club District 6 Elimination Contest at Sul Ross State University Alpine. Her speech focused on democracy with sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Roy Koenning and Mrs. Monroe Gordon. The drama contest seniors saw Crane first with Ector second and Barstow third, featuring cast members Janet Koenning Tony Ryan Rita Shaw Mark Dinwiddie Carla Shaw and Lee Ryan under sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Shaw and Mrs. Ronnie Ryan. Barstow Little League includes many Abila and Diaz players coached by Johnny Galindo with a practice game set against Monahans Friday at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammie Gordon
Monroe Gordon
Sul Ross State University
Alpine
Tammie
Roy Koenning
Crane
Ector
Barstow
Janet Koenning
Tony Ryan
Ronnie Ryan
Rita Shaw
Carlos Shaw
Mark Dinwiddie
Wayne Dinwiddie
Carla Shaw
Lee Ryan
Barstow Ladies Swim Club Forms in Community Center
Irene Garcia reports the Barstow Ladies Swim Club held a meeting at the community center to set rules and an 18 plus age limit. Membership costs 3 dollars, paid to Mrs John Allgood, pool opens June 1 with swimming Tuesdays and Thursdays through late August. Junior 4-H members meet Friday at 4 pm at First Christian Church with sponsors noting a June clothing contest. Mrs George Yantis, sister-in-law of Mildred Jenson, died Wednesday in Clyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Walker
G.B. Crouch
John Allgood
First Christian Church
Roy Koenning
Monroe Gordon
George Yantis
Mildred Jenson
Clyde
Stock Market Mixed As Profit Taking Eases Gains
New York shares drifted lower at midday with the Dow down 5.24 to 850.36 after a rally run. Trade on the NYSE showed buying and profit taking in balance as Times Mirror rose to 1934 with a large 100,000 share block. the AMEX rose 0.73 to 86.22 while the NYSE composite eased to 47.48. Cotton futures opened higher on stronger mill demand and spot prices slipped to 41.55 cents. Gold prices varied across London Paris and Frankfurt with minor gains across benchmarks. cattle and hogs prices in Fort Worth were mixed with varying gains and losses across classes. several local residents were noted in Pecos, Presidio, Odessa, and San Angelo lifecasts and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Times Mirror
American Stock Exchange
Cotton Report
New York Cotton Exchange
Land use bill buried in rural Texas discourse
A Texas land use bill, framed as an inventory measure, is dismissed by lawmakers as public sentiment focuses on broader land management. Witnesses testified late Monday, but House action stalled amid ongoing debates in Austin.
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Austin, Tex
Texas
R.I.P
House
State Affairs Committee
Armstrong
Consumer Alert on sales tactics and shopping tips
The Consumer Alert warns against guarantees that parts are hard to replace or items are inferior. Salespeople may compare products and push “more desirable” options for higher cost. If pressured, ask the manager to intervene. Lawyers advise shopping around at several stores before making a major purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Attorney General's
Consumer Protection Division
Boston Globe Wins Ath Pulitzer Prize
The Boston Globe wins its fourth Pulitzer in nine years for meritorious public service with massive and balanced coverage of the Boston school desegregation crisis. Playwright Edward Albee earns his second Pulitzer in eight years for Sea Cape, a philosophical comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Globe
New York
Edward Albee
the Globe
Boston
Albee
Sea
Deaths Services for James A Bud Thomas 56 Pecos
Funeral services for James A Bud Thomas 56 of Pecos are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pecos Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. He died Monday in Eagle Pass after a 14 year Pecos residence. Born June 30 1918 he lived at 1522 Johnson St. Surviving: wife two sons James A Neal Thomas Pecos three daughters Mrs Jimmy Smith Pecos Mrs Fred Jernigan Fort Hood and Catherine Thomas Fort Worth his mother Mrs Nettie Thomas Maples three brothers Edward Thomas Alabama Tommy Thomas Shreveport and Denzil Thomas Dallas two sisters Mrs W W Clark Diane and Mrs Mildred Styler Hughes Spring and nine grandchildren.
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James A
Bud) Thomas
Pecos
Pecos Funeral Home
Fairview Cemetery
Thomas
Eagle Pass
Johnson St
Neal Thomas
Jimmy Smith
Fred Jernigan
Fort Hood
Catherine Thomas
Fort Worth
Nettie Thomas
Maples
Edward Thomas
Alabama
Tommy Thomas
Shreveport
Denzil Thomas
Dallas
W. W. Clark
Diane
Mildred Styler
Hughes Spring
Food stamp benefits set to rise in new fiscal year
The Agriculture department announced that food stamp benefits will increase starting July 1 with the new fiscal year. President Ford sought $885 million from Congress to sustain the program through June 30 due to higher participant numbers. Officials said benefits rise with cost of living and earn-allowance limits will be adjusted accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Ford
Congress
Lincoln faced enemy fire at Fort Stevens near White House
Abraham Lincoln became the only U.S. president to endure enemy gunfire when Confederate forces fired on Fort Stevens. Today restored ram parts from the fort lie a few miles from the White House.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Fort Stevens
White House
Community Group Schedules Week Activities and Meetings
A condensed listing of local group meetings and events across Austin and Balmorhea. Includes PTA, TOPS Club, Alcoholics Anonymous, Social Security rep, Young Homemakers, Downtown Lions, Morning Optimists, Rotary, Pecos Rifle and Pistol Club, Second Street events, Country Music Jamboree, and Lions clubs with venues and times.
Burglary Report From Local Home Incident
Police report by Ben Montanez cites Gloria Fitzgerald of 911 Locust St. saying a weekend break in occurred at her home. A birthstone ring small jewelry items and a bank with 75 to 100 dollars in change were taken.
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Ben Montanez
Montanez
Gloria Fitzgerald
Locust St
Large Rubies Among Most Valuable Gems
Large rubies of superior quality are among the most valuable gems, exceeding even diamonds in price and desirability, reflecting their rarity, color, and historical provenance in gem markets.
Pecos Enterprise Delivery Rates and Mail Options
The Pecos Enterprise outlines delivery options with closing time 6 pm and mail in advance to Reeves, Ward, and Loving counties. Rates: 2.38 dollars monthly plus 12 cents tax, or 2.56 dollars monthly plus 8144 tax per year, for other counties 2.62 dollars monthly plus 13 cents tax, or 3.44 dollars monthly plus 2.82 dollars tax per year. Associated Press news dispatches credited as applicable. Second class postage paid at Pecos Texas.
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Associated Press
Alcoa
At&t
Beth
duPont
Eastman
el Paso NG
Exxon
Fairchild
Ford
Elec
Gen Foods
Tel
Tire
Goodrich
Great
A&p
Gulf Oil
IBM
Jhn-Man
John Joh
Litton
Marathon
Marcor
Mobil Oil
Monsanto Penney
Phill Pet
RCA
Safeway
Sears
Sony
Ind
Sun Oil
Texaco
Texas
Reeves Wara
Loving
Pecos
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Pecos Enterprise
Gordon
Carlos Abila
Danny Abila
Ricky Abila
Ruben Abila
Jamie Brown
Jilberto Diaz
John Diaz
David Fenner
Felipe Fores
Ramon Franco
Jimmy Galindo
Gary Garcia
Steve Garcia
David Gonzales
Duane Jones
Ismael Juarez
Alberto Navarette
Manuel Pena
Richard Spence
Gilbert Abila
Nicolas Abila Jr
Raymond Abila
Johnny Galindo
Monahans
Barstow Basebal Field
Irene Garcia
Stock Market Report
NYSE
Syntex
Amex
London
Paris
Frankfurt
Zurich
Handy & Harman
Stockmarket Report
Tex
Choice
Angelito Hinojos
Angel Villalobos
Crispin Franco
Shine Avary
Winnie Majors
Avary
Big Bend National Park
Zilla de la Mina
Terlinga
Santa Elena Canyon
Panther Junction
Boquillos
Lajitas
Presidio
Jim Ed Miller
Avarys
Odessa
Paul Crouch
Bobby
Jesus Gonzales
Efrain Gonzales
Corpus Christi
Lupe
Eva Gonzales
Thomas Stone
Edward
Angela
Wickett
Mrs. Stone
Eva
Adan Hinojos
Janice
Nancy
Sandra
David
Elesia Oronoa
Emerlida
Jo Anna
Richard Hinojos
Albert
Joe M. Garcia
Irene
Rebecca Garcia
San Angelo
Fermin Garza
Naomi Polanco
Garcia
Juan Baca
Roy Beanshack
Judge Roy Bean
Mills
Wilbur D. Mills
Capitol Hill
Ways and Means
al Ullman
D-Ore
Ullman
Bob Armstrong
John L. Hill
Gordy
By Gui Arriola
Cape
Town
James A. Thomas
Tops Club
E. 10Th St
Senior Citizen’s
Alcoholics Anonymous
S. Oak St
Social Security
Community Action Office
Jobe and Son
W. 2Nd
Downtown Lions
Holiday Inn
American Motor Inn
Rotary Club
Pecos Rifle and Pistol Club
W. Second St
Gibson's
P.m
Lions Club
Amistad Lions Club
Lions den
Buckner News Alliance
Cedar St
John Pitts
Warner Peggy McCracken
Maras
Lynn Webb
Becky Rivera Faiy
Diane Osborn
Mary Shute
Ruben Bac
Emily Galindo
Carlos Nichols
Joyce Miller
Reeves County
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