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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1971
Page
1
Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird may cite a Senate move to halve U S troops in Europe to push NATO allies toward greater contributions. Laird opposes the cut but acknowledges the political reality shaping alliance modernization efforts.
A major APA fire in Ely Minnesota continues to burn out of control destroying 13000 acres of the Superior National Forest. Forest Service officials aim to bring the blaze under control by 6 p.m. today and warn it may take a month or more to extinguish completely even after containment.
In Washington AP reports lawmakers will press for another general Social Security boost next year despite a failed House committee vote. The program has risen 15 percent in 1970 and 10 percent this year for retirees widows dependents and the disabled, yet critics say benefits still lag inflation.
Up to 1.5 million Texans may cast ballots on Tuesday with about half voting on whether liquor by the drink can be sold over public bars. Four Texas Constitution amendments also appear on the ballot across 47 counties containing roughly half the state’s voters.
An Agriculture Department analysis in Farm Index says family-sized operations of 50 acres or less show staying power but full-time producers have the best survival odds. Part-time farmers with high income from land or non-farm sources rank No 2 in survivability.
Mt Etna in Sicily continues its worst eruption in two decades. A burning lava river threads between two towns as a new lava stream pours from a vent halfway down the mountainside, marking the fourth day of dangerous activity.
Maria Luisa Lopez Corzo, crowned Miss Mexico, is a former shot put champion from Mexico City who borrowed a bathing suit to enter the Miss Mexico contest after being the last entrant in the federal district elimination. She spoke of the moment a friend found the swimsuit and urged her to try.
John Williamson Jay Bird, 89, of Pennsylvania, was awarded a gold medal at the International Petroleum Exposition in Tulsa. The industry cardiologist dubbed him pioneer of pioneers for drilling his first oil well 67 years ago in Kansas. P C Aluringer Jr. presented the honor.
Texas Tech praises Pecos High School English for strong preparation. Seniors earning A grades in research papers boosted to Dean’s List potential. Tech adds new credit by examination policy based on ECT and AP scores. The change grants 3 to 6 hours credit toward English 131 132 depending on test results.
Specialist Four Lolo Campos of Barstow serves with the 716th Military Police Battalion patrolling Saigon streets and guarding MACV headquarters. His unit enforces U.S. Army rules, handles incidents involving U.S. personnel, and coordinates with Vietnamese police. The battalion, highly decorated, runs walking, sector, and combined patrols with multiple political and military partners. A separate item notes a Reeves County Advisory Council meeting Monday at 7:30 at Pecos Center with John Martinez speaking on adult education.
The Pecos Junior High band and choir join the beginner band to present the annual spring concert tomorrow night at 8 p.m. at Pecos High School venue.
The Girls Need Coaches program seeks two coaches for the season to allow 9 10 and کے year old players to participate. Call Lloyd Topliss at 445 3688 or 445 4891 to volunteer.
John David Huddleston of 2002 Country Club earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin. He was among more than 1500 arts and sciences seniors finishing degrees in the spring. Public commencement exercises were held Saturday. Weather forecast notes cooler tonight with a low of 50 and a high of 94 Tuesday.
Four Texas constitutional amendments go to voters with low turnout as Reeves County skips the liquor by the drink option. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Pecos First Methodist Church Orla Balmorhea Balmorhea Community Club Toyah School building. Amendments cover ethics commission legislative amendments state aid limits and a $100 million water bonds program. Loving County nearby also votes on local liquor option.
The Chamber of Commerce urges a vote for Amendment 4 on Tuesday May 18 to reduce local taxes fund sewage treatment recover almost 200 million in federal taxes safeguard rivers streams and lakes conserve water and protect public health with proper sewage facilities.
Agapito Nunez died this morning at Memorial Hospital. Services are pending at Pecos Funeral Home. Further details were not available at press time.
James Edwin Sprinkle son of Mr and Mrs Bill Sprinkle of Alpine and former Pecos residents earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Howard Payne College during yesterday's commencement exercises.
The Pecos Eagles close the season at Seminole facing the Indians in the final game. Friday they defeated the Mona Loboes 8 to 3 in a homer filled game. Jimmy White pitched the complete game for Pecos.
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