United Way drive sets one day record in Pecos
In Pecos United Way volunteers raised 22500 on day one surpassing past records toward a 30000 goal. By noon the total reached 23088 as organizers expect continued gifts from businesses and schools. United Way President Jesse Stephens credited volunteers and donors and urged remaining firms to contribute. A separate police report notes a two car collision at Fourth and Walnut streets with no injuries.
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Pecos
Jesse Stephens
Stephens
Duval
Automotive Proving Grounds
Haywood Garment Factory
Commercial Office of
Community Public Service
South Oak St
Fourth and
Walnut Streets
Reynoldo Martinez
E. 13Th. St
Ruben Lopez
Martinez St
Que Paso campaign off to a strong Pecos start
John Paul Pitts reports a brisk Pecos United Way drive with $22,300 on day one. A chili head dare raised $110, and plans unfold for the second Que Paso Menudo Contest on December 13 at Saragosa Hall with judges Tumbleweed Smith and Frank Tolbert. Contestants are urged to enter. contact runefeice or 445-5475.
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John Pitts
United Way
Mary Ann Weinacht
Pitts
Paul Revere
Renea
Nonamous
Tumbleweed Smith
Texas
Arkansas
Saragosa Hall
Evening Optimist
Frank X. Tolbert
Frank
Tolbert
Dallas Morning News
Pecos
Tumbleweed
Runefeice
Judge halts notices to voters over re registration rule
In Austin Texas Judge Reeves County court delayed mailing of notices that voters must obtain new voting certificates. U S Fifth Circuit Judge Thomas Gee stayed a temporary restraining order blocking the new voting registration law after a request by the Texas Attorney General. The stay directs officials to halt mailings pending further court action while the ACLU and MALDEF argue the law violates the Voting Rights Act.
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Thomas Gee
U.S. 5Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Gee
U.S. District Court
William Wayne Justice
Tyler
Texas Attorney General's Office
5Th Circuit
Secretary of State
Mark White
The
American Civil Liberties Union
Reeves County Voters Defeat State Charter Amendments
Reeves County voters reject a slate of constitutional amendments by large margins, with county totals showing about 1,162 ballots cast including 95 absentee. Amendment results range from 114 to 1015 against and 126 to 155 for across eight items, mirrored by statewide opposition. Representative Dick Slack notes public sentiment against changing the charter.
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Pecos
Orla
Reeves County
Dick Slack
Texas
Enterprise Today
Slack
Court of Appeals
Culberson
Jeff Davis
Texas Election Bureau
Texans Reject Constitutional Revision In Landslide Vote
Voters statewide rejected a proposed constitutional revision by about three to one, with rural areas opposing 5-1 and urban districts about 2-1. Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby conceded defeat as results showed Dallas, Harris, Jefferson, and other counties voting against the amendments. Weather across Texas was mild with scattered showers in some areas and cooler mornings.
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Jim Brigance
Associated Press
Bill Hobby
Texas
Hobby
TEB
Dallas County
Harris Houston
Jefferson County
Beaumont
Lubbock
Peyton McKnight
D-Tyler
McKnight
Pecos Area Cotton Ginning Uptrend Reported
Ginning data for Pecos area shows expansion with 857 bales processed to date. The current week adds 5 bales of area pima, 600 bales Reeves County upland, and 252 bales Pecos County upland, totaling a rise from last year's 5,644 bales.
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Pecos
Area Pima
Reeves County Upland
Pecos County
City police seek missing compact car stolen from residence
Police report a compact car was stolen from the W A Wagner residence at 2709 Toliver Street. Authorities request any sightings or information to contact the local precinct.
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W.A. Wagner
Toliver St
Seniors counseled in Pecos High class meeting
Pecos High School seniors gathered in the auditorium for a planning meeting. Sandra Bailey announced directing the non musical version of Annie Get Your Gun and listed props. Ray Whitley urged reflection on goals and graduation while Larry Sloan covered college requirements and deadlines. Monya Hooker reminded seniors to have senior photos taken this week.
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Pecos High School
Sandra Bailey
Ray Whitley
Larry Sloan
Eagle
Monya Hooker
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