Nixon moves to stop NATO troop cuts in Europe
President Nixon recalled his top European commander and the U S ambassador to NATO to rally a quick campaign against Senate plans to halve U S forces in Europe. He met with former Secretary of State Dean Acheson and three ex NATO commanders to press Senators before Wednesday votes.
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Washington
Nixon
Europe
U. S
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Senate
Dean Acheson
NATO
Senate Hedges On SST Vote Amid Funding Delay Risk
The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 13 to 7 to approve House-passed action granting $85 million for the supersonic transport project and open a new run through Congress. Opponents discuss delaying final vote and backers warn taxpayers may incur up to $1 billion in extra costs if the program restarts.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Appropriations Committee
Brezhnev Proposes NATO Talks on Central Europe Arms Reductions
Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev called for NATO to begin negotiations on reducing troops and armaments in Central Europe. He said some NATO members show interest and nervousness about forces cuts during a televised address from Tbilisi Georgia.
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Moscow
Soviet Communist Party
Leonid Brezhnev
North Atlantic Alliance
Central
Europe
NATO
Brezhnev
Tbilisi
Soviet
Georgia
Sadat forces cabinet purge to strengthen control
Observers report a sweeping cabinet shakeup as President Anwar Sadat moves to cement power. Six ministers including Defense Minister Gen Mohamed Fawzi resign. three Arab Socialist Party officials also resign amid a national unity appeal.
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Associated Press
Anwar Sadat
Mohamed Fawzi
Arab Socialist Party
Cairo Radio
Aziz Sidky
Sadat
Latin Violence Questioned by Latin American Church Leader
Monsignor Diano Met-Singer told the Latin American Bishops Council in San Jose Costa Rica that parts of Latin America face institutionalized violence. He urged change through normal channels and denied church support for violence.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Diano
Singer
Latin America
Latin American Bishops Council
Fair Skies, Mild Weather Across Nation With Frosty Michigan
A nationwide weather report notes fair skies and mild conditions for most areas. Upper Michigan experiences frost and subfreezing temperatures, while a Virginia to Maine swath sees a few showers and light rain along the Gulf Coast Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies report cooler pockets. Temperature ranges before dawn span 29 at Marquette and 84 at Needles.
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Associated Press
Great Lakes
Upper Michigan
Virginia Coast
Maine
Gulf Coast
Rockies
Pacific Northwest
Marquette
Mich
Needles
Calif
Aces Lead In World Contract Bridge Event Progress
Dallas Aces, world champions, face Brazil this afternoon and China tonight in rounds 14 and 15 of the world team championships in Taipei Formosa. They beat France 57 International Match Points in Thursday action and extended their flawless run to 20 straight victories with a 90 to 33 triumph.
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Taipei
Formosa
Dallas Aces
Brazil
China
Aces
France
Emergency Dial Service Rolled Out For Southwest Farmers
Nixon administration officials launched an emergency dial service for farmers in the Southwest drought area to speed aid from federal agencies. A spokesman said only extreme emergencies will warrant free calls, with farmers in Texas Oklahoma and Arizona urged to use drought relief programs announced by Secretary Clifford M Hardin.
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Washington
Nixon Administration
Agriculture Department
Clifford M. Hardin
Texas
Oklahoma
Arizona
1.25 Million Bond Election Slated For Girls League Meeting
Tonight at Dean Park at 6 p.m. the Girls Softball League urges girls parents and interested people to attend as sign ups continue and coaches are invited Lloyd Topliss league president says turnout is essential for the bond election and season planning
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Dean Park
Lloyd Topliss
Scholarship Honors and Military Clerkship News
Mrs. Ayers, former Meredith Sunday, is chosen for a Presidential scholarship at Sul Ross State University for the summer semester. She is a Pecos High School 1968 graduate, junior in elementary education, and made the Dean's list with a 3.8 average. Captain David C. Phillips, son of Mrs. J. C. Phillips, has completed the Squadron Officer School at Maxwell AFB and will serve as missile operations officer at Mamnstrom AFB. he is 1961 La Porte High School and UT 1965 graduate, member of Delta Sigma Pi, married to Deanne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grier.
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Dean Ayers
Meredith Sunday
I G. Sunday
Sul Ross State University
Ayers
Pecos High School
David C. Phillips
J. C. Phillips
Seagrove
la Porte
Tex
Air University
Maxwell Afb
Ala
Phillips
Mamnstrom Afb
Mont
la Porte High School
University of Texas
Delta Sigma Pi
R. Deanne
Frank Grier
S. Cherry St
Pecos
Pecos-Barton CISD Votes May 29 Bond Election Plan
The Pecos-Bartow CISD schedules a 1.25 million dollar bond election for May 29 to fund new classrooms and shops for multiple programs including homemaking drafting art and trades. The plan relies on rising property values from oil and gas development to keep taxes steady. The board also discussed TEA court order tax collections bus routes lunches and athletic funds and approved bids and policy changes.
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Pecos-Barstow
Texas Education Agency
United States District Court
Eastern District of Texas
Tyler Division
Crawford Hughes
Board of Equalization
Transportation Fund
West Texas Education Center
Last Home Baseball Game Set For Pecos Eagles
The Pecos High School Eagles host Monahans Laboes for the final home game of the 1971 season. Pecos sits tied with Kermit for second in the district. The final game will be next Tuesday in Seminole against the Indians.
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Pecos High School
Eagles
Monahans Laboes
Kermit
Seminole
Indians
Navy Fireman Apprentice Crouch Deploys Aboard USS Midway
Navy Fireman Apprentice Paul Crouch, son of Mr and Mrs G B Crouch of Barstow, has deployed to the Western Pacific aboard the modernized attack carrier USS Midway. The Afro American Organization will present a musical tonight at Mt Zion Baptist Church 14th Street at 8 p.m. The group of teenagers will perform musical numbers for the public, free of charge.
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Navy
Paul C. Crouch
G. B. Crouch
Barstow
Western Pacific
Midway
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
14Th, Street
West of the Pecos Forecast Warm Stretch This Week
The west of the Pecos region will stay fair and warmer through Saturday. Lows tonight range from 42 to 60 degrees with daytime highs Saturday between 78 and 94 degrees.
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The
Pecos
Senor Pimpernel musical dazzles Pecos High crowd
The second performance of Senor Pimpernel tonight at 8 p.m. in Pecos High School auditorium drew a full house after a strong first night. The cast led by Beauchamp and Peyton delivered standout turns as Costa Rosa’s political intrigue unfolds amid lively Latin music from the stage band.
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Fran Sunday
Senor Pimpernel
Pecos High School
Ernie Yells
Andy
Costa Rosa
el Presidente
Lis Peyton
Elena Rivera
Ernie Felts
Inv
Intrigue
D’anndra Davis
Army judge to hear challenge over My Lai rights advice
An Army judge will hear defense claims Col Oran Henderson was not properly advised of his rights when testifying before a Pentagon panel probing a My Lai coverup. Col Peter S Wondolowski set no date pending Lt Gen William Peers availability as a witness.
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Ft, Meade, MI
Oran K. Henderson
Pentagon
My Lai
Peter S. Wondolowski
William R. Peers
Pope Paul VI Urges Christians to Engage in Political Action
Pope Paul VI told Christians to apply Gospel ideals to political life to address dangers threatening humanity. He warned against embracing Marxism and urged caution toward socialism, Western liberalism, and capitalism.
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Vatican City
Paul VI
First Baptists To Hold Revival
First Baptist Church will host a revival from May 16 to May 23 led by evangelist Dr. J B Fowler Jr of Southcrest Baptist Church Lubbock. Singer Fritz Smith of Tyler will perform. KIU will broadcast morning devotions and nightly services excluding Tuesday. Special youth program Preachers Pals led by Dr. Fowler runs each evening.
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First Baptist Church
J.B. Fowler, Jr
Southcrest Baptist Church
Lubbock
Fowler
Southland
Alaska
Phillipines
Japan
Fritz Smith
Tyler
Texas
Muse
First Baptist Church of
San Antonio
KIU
Intratex Drivers Honored At Dinner
Three Pecos area drivers for Intratex Gas Company were honored at a May 13 dinner for accident free records in 1970. Eustice Keen won the top award with 12 consecutive safe driving years. Kenneth Fellows and Guy Bond and Melvin Adickes were also honored for four years without an accident.
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Pecos Area
Intratex Gas Company
Houston Natural Gas Corporation
Phil Armbrecht
Kenneth Fellows
Houston Natural
Eustice Keen
Guy Bond
Melvin Adickes
Armbrecht
Houston
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Pecos Eagle Band
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Anne Slack
Darlene Reagan
Mary Ella Meek
Kim Blackwell
Jimmie Ann Hagar
Susan Wadley
Carol Casimir
Becky Rogers
Linda Golden
Joni Jackson
Earl Bell and
Carver School
Crouch
USS
AAO
Richard Brammer
Vicky Woods
Joy Ferguson
Doris Neslong
Ronnie Proctor
Sharon Exum
Bonnie Wynn
Diane Doan
Angelina Casillas
Doug Hathorn
Gordon Malkowsky
Martha Straughan
Penny Nail
Patricia Gresham
Theresa Bates
Chuck Hubbs
Jimmy Eisenwine
Dusty Holloman
Steve
Bulletins
First Baptists
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