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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1979
Page
1
The Commerce Department reported a record 3.3 percent drop in the leading indicators index for April, suggesting a growing slowdown. Easter and Passover observances and a trucking strike may have distorted the figures, while March was revised upward to a 0.3 percent gain.
A Pecos jury found Charles Edward Smith, 28, of 120 S. Sycamore, guilty of aggravated robbery for the February Nik Nak Grocery heist. The court also deemed the enhanced indictment true, labeling him an habitual offender. Sentencing set for June 29 in Pecos.
Pecos Eagles head to Snyder to face the Tigers in game two of the regional best of three for a spot in the state tournament in Austin. Coach Steve Peters plans Genaro Rodriguez or Danny Garcia on the mound at 5 p.m. after Glen Harrison tossed a 10-0 shutout with two hits allowed in Pecos. A large Pecos crowd is expected. a Snyder win would force a deciding game immediately.
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce announces the Fifth Annual Oil and Gas Appreciation Day on Saturday June 16. Events include a golf tournament at Pecos Valley Country Club a barbecue for gas and oil workers and a salad luncheon for ladies. Registration opens 8 a.m. for golfers and 10 a.m. to noon for ladies. Barbecue starts at 5 p.m. at Reeves County Sheriff's Posse Barn followed by a dance.
A federal judge ruled President Carter acted unconstitutionally by using federal contracts to enforce his wage price guidelines. Judge Barrington D. Parker found Carter exceeded constitutional authority by trying to control incomes through procurement power, delivering a major setback to the anti inflation program with no immediate White House or Justice Department comment.
In a special session Pecos City Council approves a 200000 loan from First National Bank of Pecos and Security State Bank to fund a three million gallon water storage tank. The five year loans at six percent cover principal and interest with sinking fund setup and tax levy to repay, avoiding a bond issue. Tank Builder, Inc. of Euless, Texas won the bid previously. completion eyed for spring-summer 1979.
A coalition of San Antonio attorneys has offered a $100,000 reward to help capture the assassin who killed U.S. District Judge John H. Wood Jr. as federal investigators warn the manhunt could be lengthy. FBI official James Ingram notes the case may require a long inquiry while U.S. Attorney Jamie Boyd accelerates a narcotics smuggling grand jury probe in El Paso.
Sixteen more area residents join the campaign to support the local Girl Scouts by subscribing to the Pecos Enterprise. For each new subscription the paper will donate one dollar to repairs and other Girl Scout programs. Residents may subscribe via phone, mail, or the coupon on page 11.
The area forecast warns of scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight and Friday across most West Texas. North areas may see heavy storms with cooler highs, while south sections reach mid 80s to mid 90s in the Big Bend valleys. Lows near 50 to lower 60s.
Paroled West Texas swindler Billie Sol Estes will stand trial June 13 in federal court in Dallas on charges of defrauding investors, conspiracy to conceal assets from the IRS, and related offenses. Four indictments from February 22 were consolidated. a separate trial was ordered for Estes' former secretary Sue Goolsby.
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