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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1973
Page
2
Multiple fatalities and missing workers reported at Seafield Colliery 1600 feet underground in Kirkcaldy Scotland. Four injured, rescue operations underway as officials confirm two dead and three unaccounted for.
The piece explores favorite pastimes with fishing volleyball and bike riding. It notes weekends spent fishing with a parent camping overnight and early morning sessions. It highlights volleyball travel and teamwork benefits and the joys of neighborhood bike rides with friends.
The Texas House approved a death penalty expansion for certain murders and advanced a sweeping public school finance bill linking aid to local property values. A constitutional amendment seeks 18 to 20 year olds full adult rights with a November 6 1973 ballot.
Notice to all persons with claims against the estate of Robert M. Cooper also known as Tex Cooper Wilbur Martin Cooper and Rob ert Martin Calkins deceased. Creditors must present their claims to the personal representative or the court within the time limits set by law.
On April 30, 1973 Letters of Administration were issued to Bobby G. Bell as Administrator of the Estate of Robert M. Cooper also known as Tex Cooper Wilbur Martin Cooper and Robert Martin Calkins Deceased in Cause No 1716 on the Probate Docket. All claimants must present claims within the time allowed by law. Published in The Pecos Enterprise May 11 1973.
Gulf Oil plans a 5/8 mile offset in the Rojo Caballos South area Pecos County for Gulf No 1 B to a 22,000 foot depth with a 84 million cu ft daily potential from the Gulf No 1 Fred Schlosser Estate. American Quasar seeks a 5,800 foot wildcat in north Pecos County No 1 Bass State near Imperial. Thunderbird Oil completes a Devonian gas extension in Pecos Valley three miles southeast of Imperial with 152 barrels oil and 45 barrels water daily. several wells abandoned or plugged in the region including Hannon No 1 University and No 1 Pecos Valley At kins in Pecos County.
Monday offers corn dog with mustard and scalloped potatoes, candied carrots, lemon pudding, hot rolls, butter, milk and orange juice. Tuesday serves chicken fried steak with cream gravy, mashed potatoes, Harvard beets, white cake with fruit topping, hot rolls, butter, milk and orange juice. Wednesday features Managers Choice. Thursday presents hamburger with sliced pickles, French fries, lettuce and tomato salad, sweet treat squares and chocolate milk. Friday includes cheese enchiladas, pinto beans, Mexican coleslaw, fruit crisp, cornbread, butter, milk and orange juice.
Texas harvested its first wheat load of 1973 in Frio County near Dilley. The American Grain and Cattle Co sold the grain to Producers Grain Co of Corpus Christi for 2671/2 cents per bushel, averaging 26 bushels. Totals for 1973 forecast 83,200,006 bushels on about 3,200,000 acres with North Texas to peak in June.
Intratex Gas Company awarded Pecos area drivers at a dinner for 1972 accident free records. Top award went to Jack Thomason for 12 straight years without a chargeable accident. Other honorees included Guy Bond Melvin Adickes C B Hood Randy Mathews Robert Ledwick and Verlie Sherrill. fleet of 650 vehicles logged 12 million miles with 77 accidents, an accident rate of 6.4 per million miles.
A Pecos Enterprise report notes octopuses can rapidly shift color from light aqua to deep red brown to blend with coral or sea surroundings. The article highlights their stealthy camouflage as a hunting and defensive tactic observed by scientists.
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