Fallis cited for leadership at Pecos Chamber meeting
At the Pecos Chamber of Commerce board meeting Oma Fallis received an award of merit for her leadership in membership efforts. Treasurer Tim Nesbitt warned of inflationary pressure and a looming budget deficit, prompting a proposal to raise dues by one dollar per month.
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Pecos Chamber of Commerce
Oma Fallis
Chamber
Tim Nesbitt
Tommy Beauchamp
Omar Fallis
Chamber of Commerce
Paul Randolph
Gulf Oil Chairman Reveals Illegal Political Donations
Gulf Oil Chairman Bob R. Dorsey testified before a Senate subcommittee that Gulf funded political campaigns abroad including 4 million dollars to Korea’s ruling party and 460 thousand to Bolivia’s former ruling party. He cited a 1966–1969 pattern of payments and noted possible uses of corporate funds for political purposes in Italy.
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Washington
Gulf Oil Corp
Korea
Bolivia
United States
Gulf
Bob R. Dorsey
Italy
Lapaz
Dorsey
Senate
Democratic-Republican Party of Korea
Pecos cast heads to Fort Worth for Bicentennial play
The Pecos cast of the bicentennial production Who Fired That Shot will travel to Fort Worth for a Sunday 7 p.m. performance at First United Methodist Church Wesley Hall. The Pecos troupe, all local townspeople, will mark the 17th staging of the piece, following prior showings in Odessa Monahans Kermit Fort Stockton Marfa Balmorhea and Pecos.
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Pecos
Fort Worth
First United Methodist Church
Wesley Hall
Odessa
Monahans
Kermit
Fort Stockton
Marfa
Balmorhea
Thailand recalls U S ambassador over Mayaguez bases dispute
The Thai government announced it is recalling its ambassador from Washington in protest over U S use of Thai bases during the Mayaguez operation. Bangkok said the United States violated Thai sovereignty and blocked Thai objections to the mission.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Mayaguez
Cambodia
Kukrit Pramoj
U.S
Thailand
Southeast Asia
Kukrit
Anant Panyarachum
Pecos voting plan faces critique and debate
The council proposed a vote by place system that critics say protects incumbents and divides challengers, risking spoilage of open competition. The writer urges residents to share views, noting potential for bossism and bad blood, while defending current council actions and calling for serious reconsideration. The piece then shifts to Southeast Asia news, reporting Thailand opposition to U.S. Marines and Saigon curfew measures under the new government.
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Pecos
Smith
Jones
Green
Brown
Zavala honors two outstanding music students at spring concert
Two Zavala Junior High School music students were recognized Thursday at the annual spring concert. Aurora Chavez won the choral award and Lorenzo Guzman received the John Philip Sousa band award. Band director Doug Guzman noted nominees are chosen by the organization and the final decision rests with him. He praised Guzman for switching from cornet to tuba and called him among the area’s finest tuba players. The award announcement drew a standing ovation from the band. The concert was the second of three this week with Pecos High School’s Eagle band set to hold its own spring concert tonight, featuring the crowning of the band sweetheart.
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Zavala
Aurora Chavez
Lorenzo Guzman
John Philip Sousa
Doug Guzman
Guzman
Pecos High School Eagle Band
Pecos High to Reveal Band Sweetheart Tonight
The Pecos High School 39th annual Sweetheart Concert features the Eagle choir stage and concert bands performing a full repertoire. Roxanne Waltisperger accompanies the choir. Sharon Wadley will present nominees for band sweetheart among 12 candidates including Kim Allen and Mary Lisa Carrico. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children.
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Eagle Band
Pecos High School
Eagle
Symphonic
Galilee
Roxanne Waltisperger
Sharon Wadley
Kim Allen
Mary Lisa Carrico
Elizabeth Guerrero
Valerie Hamar
Monya Hooker
Cindy Hopper
Tammy Looman
Nan McLain
Mary Claire Samuels
Cindy Scott
Cynthia Slack
Gwen Thigpen
Sousa Award Presented At Zavala Band Concert
Band director Doug Guzman announced the Sousa award during Zavala High School’s annual band concert on Thursday, recognizing a student for musical excellence.
Southwest Microfilm Address Fragment
Fragmentary OCR item lists Southwest Microfilm at 2601 E Yandell P D Box 10054 El Paso Texas 79991. No clear event or person details.
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Southwest Microfilm
Yandell P
el Paso
Texas
House passes finance bill in Texas with 85 to 57 vote
The Texas House approved a 721 million patchwork school finance bill pushed by Speaker Bill Clayton, 85 to 57. It moves to the Senate, with action expected next week. Lawmakers warned delay could kill the bill, as session end nears in about two weeks. Rep. Tom Massey urged sending the measure to the Senate rather than torpedoing Clayton's plan.
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Austin
Tex
Bill Clayton
House
Senate
Tom Massey
Dan Angelo
Massey
Clayton
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