Just Musin by Alton Hughes Divided county debate in 1927
A 1927 proposal to split Reeves County sparked a heated meeting in Pecos with Balmorhea Saragosa and Toyah Valley factions. Promoters argued for a new county comprising parts of Reeves Jeff Davis Culberson and Pecos counties, while Pecos backers warned of higher taxes and loss of local control. opposition united behind retaining one county, and lobbying efforts faded as tax fears persisted.
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Pecos
Balmorhea
Saragosa
Toyah Valley
Reeves County
W.C. Halbert
George
Berkstresser
Lee Kingston
Tom Delaney
Clarence Bell
Austin
Henry C. Webb
Madera County
Reeves
Jeff Davis
Culberson County
Toyah
New
Fort Davis
Fort Stockton
Austen
Editorial: Another choice faces the nation
A year after Nixon’s reelection the nation confronts calls for his resignation or impeachment. The piece argues the country lacks a safe alternative, prefers patience with due process, and warns against an untried replacement like Ford or Albert while urging a measured, lawful course.
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Richard M. Nixon
Sen
George McGovern
United States
Richard Nixon
Sen. McGovern
Nixon
Congress
Spiro Agnew
Gerald Ford
House
Carl Albert
Agnew
White House
Wall Street searches for positive amid energy crisis
Wall Street remains divided on how to handle the energy shortage as analysts warn of its broad economic impact. Merrill Lynch’s Edie notes production could shrink if oil supplies stay cut, potentially triggering recession and weaker profits, with effects seen globally in Germany and Japan and delayed growth through March.
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John Cunnifap
New York
Washington
Wall Street
Wall
Agriculture Department
Lionel D. Edie & CO
Merrill Lynch
United States
Edie
Slip and fall liability in a market case overview
A market slip and fall case illustrates negligence rules for store liability. Courts consider whether hazardous material on the floor was known or should have been known to management. Clues like melted ice cream or old leaves help prove duration and responsibility. The article notes varying outcomes and defenses, including potential blame on the victim or undefined blame for pencils on premises.
Career education meets a need in schools
Superintendent Ray Whitely argues for early career guidance over sole college prep. He recalls his own shifts from music to law to business and to chamber work, urging aptitude testing to steer students toward suitable vocations and tailored education for real world success.
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Chamber Board of Directors
Ray Whitely
Pampa
Chamber of Commerce
Board of City Development
Chamber Management
On This Date In History November Sixteen 1973
On this date in history notable events include the 1933 establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Soviet Union. Also listed are historical military actions, statehood, performances, and notable public figures with birthdays for Burgess Meredith and Robert L. Bennett.
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Associated Press
United States
Soviet Union
Ft. Washington
Hudson River
Oklahoma
Union
Arturo Toscanini
U.S
Europe
Burgess Merdith
Indian Affairs
Robert L. Bennett
Letters to the Editor Guidelines Published for Readerships
The notice outlines submission rules for letters to the editor including required signature and address, a maximum length of 500 words, general interest topics, and rejection of letters in poor taste. It emphasizes that signatures may be withheld upon request.
Nixon unlikely to resign says observer in Watergate view
A Nixon watcher doubts the president would resign soon or ever. He notes Nixon’s mood, loyalty, and fear of personal legal jeopardy, while suggesting resignation could trigger impeachment and deny a future post presidency role. The advisor sees Nixon pursuing a hardline, long battle rather than stepping down.
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Nixon
White House
Mr. Nixon
Oreover
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Musin
By Alton Hughes
Germany
Japan
Weld
The
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Will Bernard
Oliver Cromwell
England
Terry Burns
Pecos Enterprise
Buckner News Alliance
O’ferrall Pauly
Texas Press Association
Harry S. Truman
Harry Dexter White
Yale
Frederick C. Barghoorn
Barghoorn
London
Jacqueline Onassis
Bruce Biossat
NEA
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