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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1975
Page
2
Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe testifies at the Rockefeller energy forum in Austin calling for removing price controls on oil and gas at the wellhead. He argues energy policy must be depoliticized and not used in the 1976 campaigns, saying the nation must adopt an effective energy plan to address shortages.
Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger said he was not consulted by the administration before President Ford reshuffled top defense and national security aides. He sought Monday to absolve himself from responsibility for the dismissal of Defense Secretary James R. Schlesinger, noting differences with Schlesinger on technical matters often tied to SALT negotiations.
A modest stock market rally followed a hint of softened opposition in Washington to federal aid for New York City. The Dow rose 4.49 to 839.97 as gainers outpaced decliners on the NYSE, while Standard Brands traded active yet down. In cotton futures, prices rose amid delayed harvests. Livestock and gold prices also noted, with various quotes across markets.
A light column by Phil Pastoret criticizing peace marches energy use and public fervor. The writer jokes about three dimensional TV delays and football overruns while reminding readers pedestrians emerge from cars. He ends with a playful dig at Thanksgiving timing and football marathons.
CHICAGO AP The chairman of the American Petroleum Institute says motorists should ignore reports that gasoline will climb to $1 a gallon. Charles E. Spahr, also chairman of Standard Oil Co. Ohio, calls the $1 speculation irresponsible and unfounded. He says prices might rise two to three cents a gallon if crude oil prices are decontrolled, but competition will keep levels reasonable.
Fort Davis once led the Davis Mountain region with apples. Starting with David Merrill in 1879 the Merrill orchard near Limpia Creek spurred growth, then in 1903 Charles Bird and family expanded the business to over 2500 trees. By early 1900s Bird Orchard yielded thousands of bushels, but weather and disease ended large scale orchards. today only scattered apples remain.
Police cited Rosie Hernandez for no driver's license and failure to leave information after a hit and run that damaged a parked car reported by Bivian Fuentez. No injuries reported in another weekend accident. Police also investigated vandalism to shrubs at 2002 Washington St and a fatal heart attack near Balmorhea.
An optimistic observer can still smile after reviewing the top headlines in the daily paper, noting resilience and a hopeful outlook despite heavy news.
Austin elementary PTA meets in cafetorium for a brief business session and open house. Tops Club and Pecos Art Association hold meetings on Tuesday. Wednesday features Modern Study Club at Federation Parlor with Reviving the Spirit of Respect program. Thursday includes Cub Scout Pack 91 and Morning Optimists meeting at Ramada Inn, with Rotary at Holiday Inn. Monday evening Lions clubs meet at American Motor Inn and Amistad Lions at Lions Den.
Gregory Oliver son of Mr and Mrs Joe Oliver 2122 Nebraska Street Odessa remains in Odessa Medical Center Hospital today with a broken jaw from a football incident Sunday He reportedly ran into a guy wire on a utility pole breaking his jaw in three places Friends may write to him at Odessa Medical Center room 724 Odessa
The text notes Spanish strategy in West Florida and a 1779 war declaration against Britain. Under Bernardo de Galvez, Governor of Louisiana, Spanish forces captured British outposts on the lower Mississippi in August 1779, shifting power in the region as the Americans sought to curb British influence.
The article asserts that a member of The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all news dispatches credited to AP or not credited in this paper along with local news published herein.
In Edinburg Texas two Mercedes brothers Jaime Closner and Luis Closner had possession charges dropped after defense counsel uncovered that 992 pounds of marijuana were stolen from the Mercedes Police Department evidence room. District Attorney Oscar McInnis said the theft prompted dismissal while other men in the case have not moved to dismiss. Texas Rangers continue the investigation.
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