Last of Tin Lizzie cars marks 50th birthday
Detroit AP notes the Model T Ford reaches 50 years since its 1908 start, capping the industrial revolution, enabling mass production, and shaping a U S lifestyle of auto ownership. Ford built over 15 million T’s by 1927, with about 100 thousand Tin Lizzie owners today, despite later champions like the Beetle.
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Henry Ford
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Pecos City Council Limits Out of Town Water Service
The Pecos City Council amended ordinances to stop providing water and sewer services to residents outside city limits unless annexation is approved. The council tabled a large animal density change and discussed teletype operations, railroad signals, wage increases for several city employees, and hiring Olga Sanchez Diehl as a dispatcher.
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El Paso Marines Carry Battle Standard for 4th Division
Reserve runner Lance Corporal James Hale and the Sun City Marine Reserve begin the 1,820 mile trek from Camp Pendleton to New Orleans carrying the Battle Standard. The unit becomes the first Texas contingent to accept the standard, along with a Texas State Flag gifted by Governor Dolph Briscoe for the division.
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Cowboys give Dorsett million contract
Dallas star Tony Dorsett signed a one million dollar deal with the Cowboys today in Pittsburgh. No terms were released by team officials.
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Weather watch: Wednesday hot with storms ahead
Forecast calls for a high Wednesday around 69 degrees. Scattered afternoon and nighttime thunderstorms expected through Friday. Warm and humid conditions persist with unsettled weather and nightly shower chances.
Marines Carry Standard From El Paso To Pecos
Marines from El Paso will march the Fourth Marine Division Battle Standard 1 820 miles to New Orleans, turning it over to a Lubbock detachment in Pecos. The Texas State Flag will be displayed in the Fourth Marine Division Museum. The move aids the IV Marine Amphibious Force formed with the relocation on August 1. Major General E J Miller says the march highlights fitness and energy conservation.
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Odessa College to Offer Five Extension Courses in Pecos
OC plans five summer extension courses in Pecos during the first session from June 1 to July 7. Registration is at Pecos High School Library at 6 30 p m on Tuesday. Courses include English 131 Government 231 Psychology 231 Beginning Tennis and OF 133b. A minimum of 15 students is required. For info call Mrs. David L Northcutt at 445 3694.
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Paper schedule note for holiday deadline
Enterprise carriers and staff take a holiday Monday and the paper will not publish. Sunday's Free Press will include advertising for Monday and Tuesday shop readers. Publication resumes Tuesday.
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Memorial Day traffic fatalities in Texas may rise
Texas Safety Association President warns Memorial Day deaths in Texas follow an up and down NSC pattern since 1973. With 1976 a low year, 1977 could see higher fatalities if drivers ignore cautions. NSC estimates 400 to 500 nationwide lives lost during Memorial Day weekend and 18 000 to 23 000 injuries.
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Truth as cornerstone of character echoed by Jefferson Davis
A quotation underscores truthfulness as essential to character in youth. It cites Ephesians 4 25 26 and attributes the idea to Jefferson Davis noting a strong moral foundation prevents later weakness.
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Jefferson Davis
American Statesman
Carter Threatens Veto If Farm Water Bills Remain High
President Carter warned Congress he may veto major farm and water funding bills if price tags stay excessive. He cited a $4 billion farm bill and a $3.5 billion public works measure as examples of spending he would curb, stressing inflation and budget deficits as core concerns.
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