Egyptian soldier killed as war rages along Suez Canal
During the first hours of fighting Egyptian tanks crossed bridges over the Suez Canal and seized land along the eastern bank including the Bar Lev Line. An Egyptian soldier was killed in exchanges near Ismailia and Mt. Ataka as Israeli forces reported no Israeli casualties. Prisoner swap continued with 20 Israelis and 543 Egyptians returning home. Oil nations pledged no December output cuts amid European appeals for Israel withdrawal.
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Suez Canal
Israel
Bar-Lev
Golan Heights
Tel Aviv
Ismailia
Canal
Ayun Musa
Sinai Desert
Gulf of Suez
Mt. Ataka
Inflation impact on Reeves County families and local bands
A Tax Foundation analysis shows Reeves County families with 1966 incomes of 7000 and a 35 percent raise now lag about 310 in purchasing power after higher taxes and living costs. A 1966 5000 earner faces a 1760 earnings gain offset by 288 in taxes and 1620 in costs. Higher earners at 10000, now 13500, lose about 466 in purchasing power. Pecos High School and junior high bands earned top Division I ratings at Odessa contest, with numerous twirling awards and 4500 attendees from 44 schools.
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Reeves County
United States
Tax Foundation
Pecos High
Odessa
Eagle
Bill Carrico
Mary Ella Meek
Pecos
Joe DuPas
Kim Dingler
East Pecos
Doug Garman
Kim Hawkins
Jimmy Ann Hagar
Lezlie McNeil
Kitty Ann Gunn
Cindy Hopper
Sharon Wadley
Jamie Toone
Eve Wilson
Kay Painter
Rachel Billieter
Leslie Cassell
Jan Tudor
Elizabeth Wilson
Elizabeth Guerrero
Jana Tudor
Secon
East Pecos Junior High
Ofelia Gomez
Blanca Zubeldia
Jtuges
Carrico
Phil Anthony
Lubbock
Jeff Doughten
Pampa
Dub Crain
Dumas
W.T. Barrett
Employment openings in agriculture in Texas
Texas Employment Commission advertises gun hands tractor drivers picking machines stripper and road operators positions. If you qualify and have not registered recently visit 1008 W Third to apply.
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Texas Employment Commission
First Republican governor for day in Texas history
State Senator O H Ike Harris of Dallas will serve as governor for a day on December 1 making him the first Republican to hold the post for a day since before the turn of the century. The event marks the Senate president pro tempore’s line of succession with a swearing-in, news conference, and public reception planned in Austin. The bipartisan celebration expects 800 to 1,000 attendees, with luncheon tickets at $10. the public is invited.
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O.H
Ike” Harris
Dallas
Harris
Senate
Texas
Dusty sun dimmed as cold front moves into Texas
The West Texas region faced blowing dust and a advancing cold front that forecasters expect to drop temperatures sharply. Weekend highs reached 83 in Pecos with a 47 degree start this morning and a 40 degree low on Saturday. The Associated Press noted wintry weather pushing toward Texas from the west signaling a sudden change to mild conditions. A freeze warning issued for the Upper Panhandle, with western Texas forecast to be covered by the front by sundown.
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Pecos
Texas
Associated Press
Upper Panhandle
Dick White in town today in Pecos area visit
Congressman Richard C. White plans a Pecos area visit today through Tuesday morning staying at the Holiday Inn. He will attend the A. Kelly Pruitt art show at the First National Bank tonight amid forecast widely scattered showers or thunderstorms and colder air possibly mixing with snow flurries.
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Richard C. White
Pecos
Holiday Inn
A. Kelly Pruitt
First National Bank
Mail delays slow Pecos deliveries amid 50 mph limit
Postmaster Paul Morrison reports late mail across Pecos as carriers and trucks adhere to a 50 mph speed limit requested by the President. Fort Worth and Midland routes arrive late, forcing partial daily dispatches and late box deliveries while schedules are realigned to conserve energy. Weather section notes low clouds drizzle in East and Central Texas with cool Panhandle readings.
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Paul Morrison
Morrison
Fort Worth
Midland
Pecos
Daily Mail
Panhandle
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Texarkana
Dalhart
East
South Texas
Canvass Drives Pecos Directory Update
City directory door to door canvass began today by local people. Information obtained will be used to compile and update the new Pecos directory. Ladies taking the survey will carry identification, according to Bob Faulks, and official of Johnson Publishing firm. In order to publish the best directory possible, we are asking the cooperation of citizens in helping to renew and update the publication.
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Pecos
Bob Faulks
Johnson Publishing Firm
Faulks
Fighter bombs Lon Nol palace in Phnom Penh attack
Cambodian air force plane pounded Lon Nol’s palace with four 250 pound bombs injuring three and wounding ten. Lon Nol unhurt. Pilot diverted toward the palace after engine trouble. Radio urged calm as U.S. voiced support. Fierce fighting raged on supply highways 4 and 5S.
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Phnom Penh
Lon Nol
Penh Lim Kuong
Highway 2
Lo Petra
Peking
Petra
Norodom Sihanouk
Siahanouk
District governor visits Lions clubs tonight
Evening Lions and Amistad Lions host district governor Roger Moore of El Paso at 7 30 p m in Amistad Lions Den 102 S Pecan St. Initiation service for new officers planned with a cabinet member expected. The event is designated as ladies night with a barbecue hosted by Amistad members prior to the meeting.
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Lions
Amistad Lions
Amistad Lions den
S. Pecan St
Roger Moore
el Paso
Amistad Club
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Syiead
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Y.L. Dominguez
Gloria Rubio
Joel Ivy
Johnny Miller
Saragosa Hall
Rubio
Ivy
Pecos Junior High
Miller
Pecos High School
Ike’’ Harris
Dick White
Lon Nol’s Palace
U.S
OF Pecos
A. Cicely Pruitt of
Taos, New Mexico
Pecos, Texas
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