Gun battles widen in Belfast as IRA factions clash
In West Belfast soldiers clashed with gunmen in Ardoyne as the IRA Provisional wing denied surrender and vowed to continue fighting. A bomb attack damaged a bottling plant with no casualties. More than 70 people were arrested. one soldier was seriously wounded. The Officials announced a political cease fire.
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Belfast
West Belfast
Irish Republican Army
Ardoyne
IRA
Provisional
Martin Meehan
Meehan
Northern Ireland
Time off tempts Congress as August vacations gain favor
Congress embraced a month long August vacation in 1971 to rest amid a year of hearings and debates. The move, once unusual, was welcomed by members who argue extended breaks refresh judgment and temper. The Congressional Record notes the trend and its impact on Capitol Hill proceedings.
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Congress
Congressional Record
Daily Bible of
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Far East
Korea
Carl Albert
Taiwan
Hong Kong
Philippines
House Ethics Committee
House
Jerome Waldie
Antioch
Charles Wiggins
West Covina
John Dowdy
Tex
Dowdy
Wiggins- Waldie
Sen
Edward Kennedy
Massachusetts
Democratic Party
Marvin Mandel
Maryland
Kennedy
Ireland
Miami Beach
Teddy
United States
Shannon
Kennedy Airport
New York
Miami
Dublin
Bigger houses easier for young people to get
The Federal Home Loan Bank Board allowed savings and loan associations to grant mortgages up to 45000 dollars with 4500 dollars down, boosting young couples' access to homeownership. The piece questions long term debt and notes broader credit growth amid rising allowance for loans and the era’s optimistic view of youth affordability.
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New York
Savings and Loan Associations
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
State Department urges diplomats to avoid treating secretaries as subordinates
The State Department clarifies that secretaries should not be viewed as housekeepers or office wives. The department newsletter says secretaries who volunteer as gofers are doing a favor that should be returned, reflecting a push for women’s rights in diplomacy.
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State Department
Gofer
Department
Rig count declines in Permian Basin over two weeks
The G W Murphy Industries survey shows active drilling rigs dropping in the Permian Basin. Last Friday 131 rigs operated, down from 149 two weeks earlier and 158 a year ago. District 8 led with 65 rigs, Pecos the county leader, and Ward county active at 21 rigs. Southeastern New Mexico reported 31 rigs across Lea 18 Eddy 11 and Roosevelt 2. Ector and Hockley each drilled eight units.
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Permian Basin
G.W. Murphy Industries
Texas Railroad Commission District 8
Midland
Pecos
Ward
New Mexico
Lea
Eddy
Roosevelt
Ector County
Hockley
Andrews Borden Chaves
Coke Concho Crane Crockett Crosby Dawson Ector Till
Eddy Gaines Garza Hockley
Howard Lea
Martin Midland
Mitchell Nolan
Reagan
Associated Press
Reeves Roosevelt High Lower
Runnels Schleicher
Albany
Clear
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Cldy
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Terrell
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Clay
Tom Green
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Yoakum
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Alice
Helena
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Houston
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Los Angeles
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Marquette
Dalhart
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del Rio M
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Mpls-St. P
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New York
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Texarkana
San Diego
Tyler
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Victoria
Seattle
Waco
Spokane
Wichita Falls
Tampa
Wink
Washington
Shreveport
Death of Homer Gray Rountree 75 Pecos
Homer Gray Rountree 75 of Pecos died at 6 30 a m Sunday at his home after a sudden illness. Services were held today at First United Methodist Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Born September 19 1896 in Rogers he was a retired electrician. He moved to Pecos from California 14 years ago and was a Methodist. Survived by his wife a son Homer Rountree Jr of El Paso two brothers Bill Rountree and Delbert Rountree both of Hamlin two sisters Villa Rountree Abilene and Buna Rountree Hamlin.
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Homer Gray Rountree
Pecos
First United Methodist Church
Fairview
Rogers
California
Homer Rountree Jr
el Paso
Bill Rountree
Delbert Rountree
Hamlin
Miss Villa Rountree
Abilene
Buna Rountree
On This Date in History Copley Notes Faux Quote
In 1564 English playwright Avery Blick wrote Hell hath no woman like a furry scorn. Thirty years later he was mis quoted and plagiarized by William Shakespeare. Perry Snell cites the quip as a misattribution and a historical curiosity.
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Avery Blick
William Shakespeare
Perry Snell
Pecos Enterprise Circulation Message
Notice to readers about missed delivery and service issues for Pecos Enterprise. Provides circulation department contact 445 5475 and hours until 6 45 p m on weekdays.
Pecos Enterprise subscription rates and mailing details
The Pecos Enterprise lists subscription prices payable in advance for Reeves County and other mail, with six month rates and annual totals. Mailing and post office details reference Pecos Texas and a box address.
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Pecos Enterprise, Inc
Codiy
Pecos
Texas
F. C
IMAI
Reeves
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