Pecos United Way aims to raise 30000 in one day
Directors of Pecos United Way plan a one day drive to raise 30000 to fund agencies. Volunteers will canvass the city, invoking Paul Revere imagery to spur quick pledges as past big community efforts like Fest One and a blood drive are cited as proof Pecos can mobilize en masse.
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Paul Revere
Pecos
United Way
Mr. Revere
Molly Pitcher
Pat Hubbs
Paul
Betsy Ross
Charlotte Slack
Liberty Square
Betsy
Texans Vote On Proposed Constitution Amid Divided Views
Texans head to the polls Tuesday to decide a proposed new state constitution. Supporters tout streamlined government while opponents warn of excessive power for state agencies and political leverage. Key figures include Gov. Dolph Briscoe opposing all eight propositions and Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby backing the measure. Frances Farenthold voices opposition among prominent liberals. Senator Peyton McKnight leads a statewide group opposing the constitution, arguing it invites turmoil and agency lobbying over essential services.
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Frances Farenthold
Dolph Briscoe
Bill Hoby
Brisco
Hobby
Peyton McKnight
D-Tyler
Ford calls news conference tonight
President Ford scheduled a 7:30 p.m. EST news conference after a top level White House shakeup and Vice President Rockefeller announcing he does not want consideration for the Republican vice presidential nomination. Ford likely will also disclose plans to replace Defense Secretary Schlesinger and CIA Director Colby.
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Washington
Ford
Nelson A. Rockefeller
White House
Ron Nessen
Nessen
Rockefeller
Defense
James R. Schlesinger
William Colby
Central Intelligence Agency
Terlingua Chili Cookoff Marred by Violence
The 1975 Terlingua World Chili Cookoff drew 15 000 revelers but ended in violence as bar brawlers sparked a near riot at the Chisos Saloon. Injuries included a man who fell 30 feet and a child stomped by a larger attacker. leaders call for tighter security, medical staff, and safer dance planning.
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Frank X. Tolbert
Cockott
Sam Pendergrast
Woman wins ninth World Championship Chili Cookoff at Terlingua
Susie Watson of Houston won the ninth annual World Championship Chili Cookoff beating 27 rivals with Mother Gonzos pineal special beef and peppers. The Texas event also saw the town’s first wedding in 66 years as Nancy Fowler Sebastian wed Peter George Klech of Fredericksburg. Runner up was Merle Williams of Spokane and third Rubie Davila of Poteet. A martini contest featured an Odessa Salvation Army Saloon team with a T N Tini mix of tequila and hot sauce.
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Terlingua
Tex
Susie Watson
Houston
Gonzo
Nancy Fowler Sebastian
Peter George Klech
Fredericksburg
Washington State
Merle
Williams
Spokane
Rubie Davila
Poteet
Aleghant Jane Scheffield
Stonewall
Odessa
White Buffalo
Storm dampens county across West Texas weekend
A cool front moving through West Texas brought scattered thunder showers over the weekend, leaving Pecos about 0.12 inches of moisture and Balmorhea around 0.2 inch. The Associated Press noted much of the state experienced rain from Friday through Monday as temperatures cooled, with Marfa in the far west recording 27 degrees as skies cleared after the front.
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West Texas
Pecos
Associated Press
Marfa
Texas
Duval's Jewel Hobbins Retires After Long Service
Jewel Hobbins longtime Duval field general foreman was honored at a Saturday barbecue at the Sheriff's Posse Barn. More than 130 colleagues and family attended as Hobbins and Ruth celebrate his career begun in 1934 after serving in World War II and advancing through drilling and field roles in Texas, Canada, and Pecos before his 1971 promotion.
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Duval
Culberson County
Robert Semrad
Jewel W. Hobbins
Duval Corporation
Sheriff's Posse
Jewel
Ruth Hobbins
S. Hackberry St
Weldon
Wichita Falls
Bill
Denton
Ruth
Pecos
North Pecos
Hobbins
Boling
Texas
Fort Stockton
Canada
Culberson
Baptists urge desegregation in Texas housing and schools
The Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission urged the 2 million plus members to push orderly desegregation of housing and schools and avoid white flight. The recommendations, in the commission's annual report approved at the Baptist General Convention of Texas meeting in Dallas, also call Christians to shun rallies of bigotry and hatred.
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Dallas
The
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Texas
Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission
Commission
Gas Co seeks rate increases in seven city areas
Southern Union Gas Company asks seven city councils Pecos Barstow Monahans Wink Pyote Wickett and Thorntonville for approval to change base price schedules raise rates and semiannually adjust charges for gas costs The proposal would raise a residential bill about 1.25 monthly or 13 percent for 8000 cubic feet of gas and would yield about 240000 in extra annual gross revenue across the seven towns Wyman says cost of gas adjustments do not profit the company but pass through higher producer costs while base rate changes fund continued service and taxes
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Southern Union Gas Company
Pecos
Barstow
Monahans
Wink
Pyote
Wickett
Thorntonville
W.C. Renshaw
Renshaw
Southern Union
Seven City
Wyman
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Paso
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Orchard
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Carlsbad, N.M
Sprouse Reitz Stores
Timex
Foodway
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