Plan for initiative fails in Texas House vote
In Austin Texas the House fell short of the two thirds plus one vote needed for a constitutional plebiscite on initiative and referendum. An 89 to 33 tally left the measure alive but short of the 100 votes sought with 27 members absent. Rep Carlisle Smith said Lt Gov Hobby likely opposes the plan though he could maneuver to accept it.
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Austin
Texas
House
Senate
Carlisle Smith
Dgrand Prairie
Bill Hobby
Smith
Hobby
Local Pecos residents back Girl Scouts via subscriptions
Subscriptions to The Pecos Enterprise will fund repairs to the Pecos Scout headquarters and support various scouting programs. The newspaper donates one dollar from each new subscription to the Girl Scout campaign, with a coupon on page five and callers contacting residents to subscribe. Names listed include Rudy Gonzales and Carlos Romquillo among many subscribers and donors.
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Pecos Enterprise
Enterprise
Girls Scouts
Rudy Gonzales
Bois Darc
Carlos Romquillo
S. Cherry St
Betty Ivey
Iowa
Cindy Flores
S. Orange
Marilea Parsons
N. Cedar St
Lorena Garcia
S. Pine
FTC official blames DOE rules for West Coast gas shortage
Government policy decisions allegedly worsen gas shortages, with Alred F. Dougherty of the FTC saying Energy Department actions may be partially responsible. He urged Rep. Rosenthal to consider that DOE regulations and directives to oil firms could be part of the problem amid a potential nationwide crunch.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Alred F. Dougherty
FTC
Energy Department
Benjamin Rosenthal
D-N.y
Dougherty
DOE
California
Pecos Masons Plan Past Masters Night Banquet
Pecos Valley Lodge No 736 A F and A M will host its annual Past Masters Night and Banquet at the Masonic Lodge on 624 S Oak at 7 PM Saturday. Deputy District Grand Master Don Long of Wink will speak as Past Masters of Pecos Lodge are honored and 25 year service pins awarded. Worshipful Master H W Johnson announced the observance and invites Master Masons and families to attend.
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Pecos Valley
A.F
A.M
Pecos
Masonic Lodge
S. Oak
Grand Lodge of Texas
Don Long
Wink
H.W. Johnson
Weather and energy policy notes amid Texas forecast
Weather outlook for Pecos and vicinity calls for windy, fair conditions with partial clouds and scattered showers through Thursday. Highs reach mid 80s to near 100 in Big Bend. lows 50s to 60s. Separately, DOE policy debate expands as FTC investigates Iran oil loss impact and refinery cutbacks on gasoline supplies and heating oil production.
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Pecos
Texas
Big Bend
Ing
DOE
Energy Department
Jim Bishop
Dougherty
FTC
Iran
U.S
United States
Patman Filibusters To Block Higher Home Loan Interest
Sen Bill Patman in a lengthy all night filibuster aimed at defeating a bill to raise the legal home loan rate from 10 to 12 percent. Meier defended the measure while Patman pressed opposition as aides and his wife watched. The Senate, after blocking amendments, moved to limit debate and prepare for potential votes to send the measure back to the House.
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Jack Keever
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Bill Patman
Patman
Senate
Bill Meier
D-Euless
Bill Clements
Federal National Mortgage Association
Fannie Mae
Federal Housing Administration and
Veterans Administration
Meier
Patman-Meier de
Bate
Catrin
Democratic National Committee
Bill Moore
D-Bryan
Tom Creighton
D-Mineral Wells
Moore
House
Jerry Donaldson
Doatesville
U.S. Treasury
Senator Tower weighs SALT II vote theater in Senate
U S Senator John Tower of Texas says opponents of the SALT II treaty may muster enough votes to block ratification. He estimates 34 votes against would deny entry, with 41 or 42 more realistic, noting 26 Republicans leaning against and five undecided. He cites defense limits, breakout risk, and verification issues, while predicting amendments will be offered. Democratic Senator Lloyd Bentsen remains skeptical pending convincing evidence of defense strength and arms reduction.
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Sol Sussman
Associated Press
Washtinton
U. S
John Tower
Texas
Soviet Union
Tower
Republican Policy Committee
United States
Senate
Carter
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Vienna
Austria
Armed Services Committee
Foreign Relations Committee
U.S
U.S.S.R
Lloyd Bentsen
Bentsen
Youth Summer Jobs Openings in Pecos CETA Office
The Comprehensive Employment in Training Act office in Pecos invites Reeves County youth ages 14 to 21 to apply for the summer youth employment program. Applicants must meet CETA family income criteria and should visit 1010 W Third Street before May 25 to file. The program begins in June.
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Comprehensive Employment In Training Act
Pecos
Reeves County
CETA
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Mental Health Association
Pecos High School
Sandra Dutchover
John Salcido
Hilda Arredondo
Angie Shoemaker
Optimist Octagon Club
Robert Hinojos
Girl Scouts
Lucy Villa
Adolfo Alvares
S. Walnut St
Jim Livingston
Jackson
Phil Miamis
S. Plum
Pet J. Barrera
S. Elm
Jesusita Pena
S. Ash
Francisco Rayos
S. Sycamore
Mary Otto
S. Bois
Arc
John Teague
Fuentes Furniture
S. Pecan St
Mildred North
Wells St
Joe Tercero
Pecan St
Guy Porter P.O
Eula Mae Wilson
East
Andres Madrid
E. 12Th St
Phil Troha
Masons
Sousa Award
Shannon Nebel
Robert Nebel
John Phillip Sousa
Crockett
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