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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1971
Page
3
First National Bank urges families with tight budgets to use cash flow accounting to match outgo with income. The process helps limit spending and plan for long term goals by forecasting expenses beyond the current day.
A Spanish language piece on ecology defines the term and urges citizen effort to fight pollution. It notes Nixon prize programs for high school students and thanks contributors to a charity drive, referencing Pecos Enterprise coverage and local Lions Club involvement.
Independence parents express frustration as the school board closes all schools after classes. About 16 000 children begin a temporary vacation on the first day, as voters head to a November 9 levy vote that could reopen classes the next day if approved. If it fails, schools stay closed until late November.
Thirty UT physicists, averaging 33, dedicate two years to a $1 million aluminum Tokamak bottle aimed at thermonuclear fusion breakthroughs. Drummond notes private industry involvement as the device enters operational status. David cites global race among nations to achieve clean fusion energy without radioactive waste or air pollution.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Chapman announce the birth of son Jason Earl born Oct 17 at Reeves County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 lbs 15 oz and measured 20 1/2 inches. Paternal grandparents are Earl and Mrs Chapman of San Angelo. maternal grandparents are Emile Pelletier and Mrs Pelletier of Ludlow MA. The family plans a visit to see relatives in October.
In Odessa barstow area reports a sixth grader Alfredo Palomino in hospital for X rays after passing out during PE. School absence since Oct 25. Bridge Club hosted by Mrs Faulkner at Foster's Oct 28 with coffee and pie. Various Barstow Pecos residents attended meetings and Halloween carnival with local families and travelers from Panguitch Utah and Nellis AFB Las Vegas. Israel Abula dies from wounds in Los Angeles on Oct 16. Local birthdays and weddings noted along with travel by Odessa residents to Fabens Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
The Toyah HD Club met under President Mrs. R. R. Waight with new member Mrs. Jesse Kirkland and plans for a Christmas party. A mental health rap session followed and nine members enjoyed refreshments. Nearby, Salt Draw 4-H held its October meeting at the school with Becky McConnell presiding, bake sale plans, stock show notes, and a 4-H prayer after a wiener roast.
The Balmorhea junior class raised about 1300 dollars from a Halloween event lineup including a coronation queen contest a carnival and an enchilada Supper. Mrs Phillip Robbins spoke to the Well Kept Community Club on Federated Womens Clubs and civic goals. Melvin Schnack was hospitalized after a butane truck fire. No school Friday for TSTA meeting in El Paso with Balmorhea delegates. A drug education training program will be held for teachers. Mrs Cecil Kingston and Mrs Mildred Stroade toured several states visiting relatives and historic sites including the Hermitage and Carter Hall Plantation
The 52 foot long 100 ton ship Mary built in 1660 for King Charles II was recovered from the Irish Sea. It sank off Northwest Wales in March 1675 with all 35 on board perished.
Fairchild Industries of Germantown Maryland will create a new subsidiary owning 90 percent of Swearingen of San Antonio. The deal pays Swearingen 13.8 to 16.5 million over 10 years plus up to 3 million in working capital. Swearingen produces the Merlin and Metro turboprop lines and has shed most staff, with rehiring expected soon.
The FAA proposes a truth in leasing rule for large aircraft to curb charter misuse after Wichita State University crash. The plan would require leasing documents to be filed with the agency and specify operator responsibility and maintenance compliance, with a public comment period through Jan 28, 1972.
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