Nixon vows no resignation amid Watergate pressure
President Nixon declares he will not resign at the National Association of Realtors convention saying he has done no wrong and will not leave office despite calls from supporters and critics. He cites goals of peace prosperity and a safe country while planning appearances in Florida Georgia and Tennessee. He defends his real estate investments amid ongoing Watergate-linked scrutiny and faces remarks from critics including McCloskey who accuses him of avoiding disclosure.
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Essay winners announced in Pecos area schools
Winners in the What the American Flag Means to Me contest are Margie Williamson chairing. Larry Wilkerson tops high school, Patricia McDowell tops sophomore. Junior highs Mary Alice Woody and Paul Samuel Ruiz. Elementary winners Bunny Browning John Clark Mickey Madrid Suzie Flores. Certificates awarded. essays judged for neatness and content. Washington AP Senate votes 40 to 40 against forcing Nixon to order gasoline rationing by Jan. 15. Nixon would act only as a last resort if needed.
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Floyd K. Haskell
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Pecos High vocational program shows strong postgrad results
A follow up study of 63 Pecos High School graduates from home making, building trades, auto mechanics and related vocations finds 18 employed in trained fields, four in related areas, 27 pursuing higher education, eight in vocational schools, 19 in college, with only three unemployed and one married and unavailable. The program expands with metal trades and electronics, seen as a local success.
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Red Cross flight brings POWs home from war
Israel and Egypt began repatriating prisoners of war as Red Cross flights delivered wounded men to Cairo and Tel Aviv. Moshe Dayan hailed talks over tank fire and grenades ending, while Egypt prepared to receive 238 Israelis and nine others prior to 1970. The cease-fire on the Suez front remained fragile amid exchanges near the Golan Heights and ongoing talks on prisoner swaps and UN oversight of checkpoints and road corridors.
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Johnny United Faces Final Push For Pecos United Way Goal
Johnny United, star runner for Pecos United Way, races toward 100 yards and a $24,500 goal for 13 city agencies. With 36 steps left and about 15,000 fans watching, pledges total near $16,000 as blockers delay and coaches urge last minute card returns to seal victory.
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Cool front to ease West Texas heat tomorrow
Warm weather persists today across Texas with unseasonably high afternoon temps. A weak cool front moves in tonight bringing relief from record heat in parts of Texas while showers are expected in Southeast Texas this afternoon.
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Optimists to honor local young people banquet
The Evening Optimists will honor about 20 local youths at their youth appreciation day banquet at Saragosa Hall on Saturday. Under the Opti-Mrs. club direction the event starts at 8 p.m. with tickets at 1.50 for adults and 0.75 for children. Special guest is Optimist sweetheart Becky Rivera.
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Becky Rivera
Cotton outlook in Pecos area cites high prices and favorable weather
Farmers in the Pecos area face a good potential cotton crop as prices rise and weather stays ideal. A B Foster, agriculture chairman of the chamber of commerce, notes above average yield expected though harvests are late. Ginning lags due to late freezes, with many planning strip picking to maximize output. contracts near 35 cents per pound contrast with open-market around 80 cents.
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Constitutional revision copies shipped to Pecos Barstow schools
Public interest in revising the Texas Constitution prompted shipping 200 copies of the current state mandate to the Pecos Barstow school system’s Special Services office. Harvey Ramsey, director, invites organizations to check out copies at the high school office with no charge.
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Texas Education Agency
Texans see more hunting accidents in 1972-73 season
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department figures show 94 people involved in hunting accidents in 1972-73, up from 82 the prior year, with 28 fatalities versus 20. Of the victims, 33 were 16 or younger. Shotguns led with 41 incidents, rifles 38, handguns 15, bow and arrow 1, pellet gun 1, unknown in one. Protective clothing could have prevented 23 shooter judgment accidents.
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