Gasoline shortages trigger broad calls for action coast to coast
The Associated Press reports that severe gas shortages spurred new demands for government action at state and federal levels. California Governor Brown urged emergency regulations to keep at least half of stations open on weekends amid odd even rationing. Washington, D.C. saw widespread closures as Carter era fuel limits loom. Senator Jackson signaled hopes for a standby rationing plan. Florida and Texas stations faced closures, long lines, and restricted sales. AAA warned fuel shortages could strain Memorial Day crowds, while California tourism dipped and Michigan warned drivers to conserve.
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Dole Announces Candidacy For 1980 GOP Nomination
Senator Bob Dole declared his bid for the 1980 Republican presidential nomination at a Russell city hall news conference. He urged a nonconfrontational campaign, called for reduced government, and emphasized unity across parties while highlighting his conservative record and support for civil rights, food stamps, and aid to the disabled.
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Arrest in Reeves County TV theft case details
Gary William Brewster, 35, a former Pecos resident, is jailed in Ward County on felony theft charges for breaking into a trailer near Cayonosa in Reeves County and taking a television valued at about 400 dollars. The Reeves County Sheriff reports the TV has been recovered and is in custody.
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Enterprise to aid local Girl Scouts
The Pecos Enterprise announces a new program to support local Girl Scouts by donating one dollar to the organization with every new subscription. Residents can assist the girls by subscribing during this community-wide project.
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Midland man injured in New Mexico plane crash
A six Texan party aboard a light plane crashed after takeoff from Albuquerque International Airport. Eugene Johnson of Midland is hospitalized in serious condition with head and chest injuries. Texans Michael Wayne Boyd and Jerry Robertson died at scene or soon after. The others were examined but not admitted.
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Stolen tires and wheels recovered near Balmorhea
Raul Florez announced the arrest of a 17 year old Saragosa resident Raul Mendez Quiroz and a juvenile in connection with theft from cotton trailers at the R V Turnbough farming operation near Balmorhea. Quiroz faces a felony theft charge with bond set at 1000 and the juvenile will be supervised by juvenile authorities.
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R.V. Turnbough
Balmorhea
Raul Melendez Quiroz
Saragosa
Quiroz
Helping Hand program resumes to aid family in Reeves County
The Enterprise reports the Helping Hand program restarts to assist a mother and her two children moving into a low income Reeves County project apartment. They lack furniture beyond stove and refrigerator and seek beds, chests, sofa, table and chairs, and end tables, with help coordinated by the Community Council of Reeves County at 445-3166.
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Weather Outlook for Pecos and West Texas
The Pecos area and West Texas expect continued fair weather through Tuesday. Sunday high reached 90, with a 47 this morning. Forecast shows highs in the low 80s to mid 80s, near 100 in Big Bend, and lows from upper 40s to mid 60s across mountains and Panhandle regions. Tuesday highs expected mid 80s Panhandle and mountains to about 103 Big Bend.
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West Texas
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Panhandle
Commissioners approve hiring of two Reeves County deputies
Reeves County Commissioners Court unanimously authorized Sheriff Raul Florez to hire two new deputies, funded from the sheriff’s salary pool and budgeted for 1979. Deputy pay is 1103 dollars monthly plus travel, with prisoner housing reimbursements unchanged. The court set June 11 for a public hearing on 1980 Revenue Sharing Funds and discussed tight budgeting for 1980.
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Trial delayed for former Estes aide
In Dallas, Sue Goolsby, former secretary to Billie Sol Estes, faces forgery charges as her trial is postponed to June 4. She is among four indicted in February over alleged schemes to raise funds with non existent oilfield steam cleaning equipment used as collateral. Estes’s own trial begins June 11.
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Senate amendments threaten new arms treaty says Vance
Secretary of State Vance warns Senate amendments could derail the Soviet pact and unsettle NATO if ratified amendments are pursued. He and Defense Chief Brown urge ratification while Senator Baker doubts passage as is. Nunn calls it an uphill fight yet possible with careful amendment strategy amid Soviet concerns echoed by Pravda.
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Tennessee
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