Ford Defends Nixon Record While Denying New Links
Ford described Watergate acts as tragic and Nixon as truthfully leading by example. He praised Nixon for a superb foreign policy but acknowledged domestic damage from Watergate. Ford denied any direct connection to a Chicago federal building contract and explained a lone aid to a Dutch medical expert. He addressed leadership qualifications and a China trip with Hale Boggs.
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Nixon
United States
U.S
Chicago
Grand Rapids, Mich
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
China
Hale Boggs
Sirica to rule on withdrawal pleas in Watergate case
Federal Judge John J. Sirica signaled he will deny the Miami defendants’ bid to withdraw their Watergate guilty pleas. He noted sentencing should reflect the defendants’ alleged deception and that culpability will be weighed then. The hearing revealed Hunt notebooks and a desk directory were destroyed by John W. Dean III, per Richard Ben Veniste, with Dean claiming to have shredded the materials in January.
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John J. Sirica
Miami
U.S. District Court
Democratic Party
Sirica
Daniel E. Schultz
E. Howard Hunt
John W. Dean III
Hunt
White House
FBI
Richard Ben Veniste
Watergate Prosecution Staff
Dean
Ben Veniste
Weather fronts bring mixed rain and near freezing Texas
Severe weather warnings, dense fog, and a cold front sweep across Texas. Rain and thunderstorms hit Southeast Texas as temperatures fall near dawn to the low 30s in the Panhandle. Reeves County voters prepare to decide nine constitutional amendments across 12 polling sites with light turnout projected.
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Reeves County
IMAGE Receives Grant for Yearn to Learn Center
Pecos based IMAGE has secured $13,000 in Moody Foundation funding to operate the Yearn to Learn Center for another year. Chapter Director Arnie Calderon and the board thank the community for support as programs expand, including Spanish classes taught by Rev. Antonio Olmos and expanded tutoring services.
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IMAGE
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Arnie Calderon
Antonio Olmos
Image Office
Adult Driver Training School offered in Pecos
Reeves County Sheriff's Department Pecos City Police Department and Community Council of Reeves County with Texas Department of Public Safety announce an Adult Driver Training School in Pecos starting November 12 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at East Pecos Junior High School. Two classes Spanish and English limited to 65 per class. Unlicensed drivers 18 or older must pre register by 4 p.m. November 12 at the Driver License Office Fifth and Cedar. Proof of birth date required.
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Pecos City
Community Council
Reeves County
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Pecos
East Pecos
Texas
Fifth and
Cedar Streets
Grand jury indicts in jail break and child death case
A 143rd District Court grand jury indicted Lee Ralph and Teresa Davis for the death of 22 month old Quincey Smith. The autopsy cited a fatal blow to the head after alleged abuse. Davis faced murder with malice charges. both remain jailed in Reeves County. The panel also indicted Joe Galindo for involvement in the Sept. 16 jail break freeing accused killer Edsel Hessip. Galindo is free on bond.
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Lee Ralph
Teresa Davis
Davis
Quincey Smith
Memorial Hospital
Justice of the Peace Cliff Preslar
Preslar
Odessa
Wray Storey
Teresa
Reeves County
Charles Smith
Joe Galindo
Edsel Hessip
Galindo
Hessip
Monahans
Gary Ingram
Dogs kill lambs as dogs run at large
Early Saturday two large dogs killed two lambs belonging to John Stickels of 2201 St. Eddy after jumping a six foot fence. Police say eight lambs have been slain by dogs in recent weeks with one mangled and destined for destruction. Value estimated at $300. Also notes a fire hall siren issue sounding when ambulance alerts are activated.
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John Stickles
St. Eddy
Stickels
Rodney Williams
Reeves County government size compared with national figures
A Census Bureau survey in a 475 page Department of Commerce report shows Reeves County operates 14 governmental bodies, 10 with taxing power, against 12 in 1967. There are 3 municipal governments, 3 independent school districts, the county, and 7 special districts serving residents, with one agency per 1,179 people versus national one per 2,676.
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Department of Commerce
United States
Texas
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