Watergate VA: Caulfield and Ulasewicz Testify On Clemency Offer
John J. Caulfield testified he knew offering executive clemency to James McCord was illegal but did so, believing the request came from President Nixon. Anthony Ulasewicz, a former NYPD officer, said he knew his actions were illegal as an intermediary, and assumed messages to McCord came from a higher authority.
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Washington (Ap
John J. Caulfield
James McCord
Caulfield and
McCord
White House
Ulasewicz
John D. Ehrlichman
Caulfield
Senate
United States
John W. Dean Iit
Nixon
Central Intelligence Agency
Lowell P. Weicker
R-Conn
Dean
Sen
Lowell Weicker
Top Republicans back Nixon amid Watergate turmoil
In Washington the two top Republicans in Congress affirmed Nixon's popular support after a White House meeting. Senate GOP Leader Hugh Scott called Nixon's denial forthright and strong, while House GOP Leader Gerald Ford said Americans are behind the President.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Hugh Scott
Gerald Ford
Editorial staff changes at Pecos Enterprise announce two promotions
Penny McCracken becomes managing editor joining January 1972 family editor role. Lyn Webb moves to sports editor and reporter, bringing Barstow and Pecos roots and a Barstow civic record. Webb's tenure and local ties strengthen editorial coverage as Pauly shifts to special projects and ads.
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Pecos Enterprise
O’ferrall Pauly
Penny McCracken
Lyn Webb
Pecos Area
Associated Press
Pauly
McCracken
Leon McCracken
1804 St. Park St
David
Peggy Lynn
Webb
Kermit
Pecos
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
Barstow
Enterprise backs Pecos-Dumas game bus trip
The Pecos Enterprise sponsors a bus to the Eagles-Dumas game on Saturday with 33 seats. The 370 mile trip departs at 4 45 a m from Pecos and returns after the game if a double header occurs. The 17 dollar fare is due by 10 a m Friday at 324 S Cedar St Pecos office.
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Pecos Enterprise
Dumas
Eagles
Pecos
Enterprise
S. Cedar St
Cantaloupe Crops in Pecos Area Seen Ready by July
A. B. Foster reports about 2 500 acres of cantaloupes in Pecos should be harvest ready around July 10 depending on weather. Cool rainy days slowed the crop four or five days, with some crops possible by July 4 or as late as July 15. Onions from Presidio and Valley sources are shaping up for June 10 harvest as market supplies grow from Arizona and California.
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Valley
Arizona
California
Pecos Woman Cited After City Yard Collision
Lucedi Ellis Wright, 66, of Pecos escaped injury when her late model import struck the left bumper of a Western Oil Transportation Inc. truck in the city yard. Wright swerved to avoid a city vehicle turning into the yard, causing the collision with the Houston based truck driven by Robert McQuire of Wink. Patrolman Butler Smith cited Wright for improper passing and lane usage.
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Pecos
Lucedi Ellis Wright
Trans-Pecos Rock and Gem Club Meeting In Pecos
The Trans-Pecos Rock and Gem Club plans a meeting at West of the Pecos Museum at 8 p.m. Thursday marking the last gathering until August. Interest in rocks minerals and lapidary work is welcome.
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Trans
Space salvage mission to repair Skylab begins
Cape Kennedy NASA teams start countdown for first space salvage aiming to fix the crippled Skylab and finish a 28 day mission. Launch control feeds power to Saturn 1B and the Apollo ferry as crews begin a 5 30 a m EDT countdown with liftoff planned at 9 a m EDT Friday.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Texas Senate approves 9.7 billion two year budget
The Texas Senate quickly approved a 39.7 billion two year state budget, with Sen A M Aikin Jr noting it could be financed without new taxes. The measure raises general revenue by 388.5 million and includes 316 million in federal shared revenues.
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A.M. Aikin Jr
House
Senate
Conference Committee
Seu
H. J. Blanchard
D-Lubbock
General Revenue Fund
Texdo
Million Dollars Scattered After Highway Crash In Virginia
A Trailways bus collided with an armored truck in heavy rain near Pearisburg Virginia. The truck driver was killed and about 1 million dollars spilled across the highway as police cordoned the area. The bus carried two passengers who sustained minor injuries.
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Pearisburg, Va
Trailways
Giles County
John K. Hopkins
Dollar rallies across Europe amid Watergate jitters
The U S dollar rose in early European trading for a second day but activity remained light and volatile as traders weighed the Watergate scandal and its potential impact on confidence in the currency. Gold edged toward new highs after a dip.
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London
U.S
Europe
Catholic Sisters kindergarten graduation planned at Saint Catherine Parish Hall
Children at the Catholic Sisters kindergarten will conclude the school year with a graduation ceremony at Saint Catherine Parish Hall located at 12th and Play, starting at 7 30 pm on Thursday.
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Catholic Sisters
Saint Catherine Parish Hall
Country Club approves new building at annual meeting
Pecos Valley Country Club stockholders accepted the board of directors recommendation to construct a new clubhouse at their annual meeting Tuesday night. Three new directors Jim Wafer Joel Daniel and Dick Winter were installed for three year terms joining outgoing directors Mike Harrison Ben Meek and Don Weinacht. Outgoing president Mike Harrison received a plaque and his wife Pam an appreciation gift. Mrs Jerra Pearce outgoing ladies auxiliary president received an award as Mrs Charlotte Starkey begins her term as new club president.
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Pecos Valley Country Club
Jim Wafer
Joel Daniel
Dick Winter
Mike Harrison
Ben Meek
Don Weinacht
Pam
Jerra Pearce
Ladies Auxilliary
Charlotte Starkey
Severe weather sweeps Texas with tornadoes and hail
Pecos recorded a sunny day while Texas faced tornado warnings and torrential storms. Reports listed tornado touchdowns near Winters and Coleman, hail around Midland and Snyder, and widespread funnel clouds from Amarillo to San Angelo as forecasters issued continuous warnings and observed towering storm anvils.
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Winters
Coleman
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Amarillo
Panhandle
San Angelo
West
Midland
Snyder
Weather Service
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