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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1975
Page
1
AUSTIN Texas AP says the Texas Railroad Commission declared statewide oil allowable at 100 percent for December. Chairman Ben Ramsey cited rising oil imports as the reason for maintaining full production limits.
AUSTIN AP Associate Justice Ross E Doughty of the Texas Supreme Court said he will retire December 31 1976 and not seek election to succeed himself He was appointed October 1 to replace Justice Ruel Walker who retired Doughty 64 has served as judge of the 38th Judicial District since 1949 Ramsey 71 denied rumors he would resign before his scheduled 13 month retirement and said the oil and gas regulatory commission is doing a fine job despite criticism from some environmentalists Major buyers of Texas crude asked for 3956900 barrels daily next month a drop from this month US imports averaged 4371000 barrels a day over the four weeks ending January 3 Minnesota and Wisconsin snowstorm and travel disruption across the Midwest halted travel and left power lines down with several states reporting blizzard conditions.
The Senate passed a labor backed measure 52 to 45 enabling striking building trades unions to picket an entire construction site even with a dispute with one sub contractor. The bill, sent to conference to reconcile House and Senate versions, requires 10 day notice and strike approval from national unions.
A composite humor piece reprinting the famous Letter from an Aggie Mother detailing family misadventures and domestic mishaps, followed by a classic lawyer joke about St Peter, Hell, and a lawsuit. The letter pokes fun at family life, while the joke plays on legal satire. The material presents dated, lighthearted quips with regional color and social commentary.
The Pecos United Way Campaign stands at 26000 with a few businesses yet to hear from, says United Way president Jesse Stephens. He announced a plan during the Christmas Parade to push past the 30000 goal, though details were not disclosed.
Texas teachers statewide are being asked to sign a loyalty oath required by law with penalties including potential loss of pay. Pecos-Barstow-Toyah teachers report full compliance, with L. B. T. Sikes noting the oath is a one time requirement, dating from Article 16, Section 1 of the Texas Constitution, and that the oath remains a legal obligation despite past constitutional challenges.
Texas International Airlines asks the U S Civil Aeronautics Board to speed its daily Las Vegas Albuquerque Midland Odessa service proposal. The plan calls for two daily nonstop runs Albuquerque Las Vegas and one stop daily Las Vegas Midland Odessa with over 100000 passengers projected and about 1 million in first year profits. The company notes potential expansion to Houston Dallas Fort Worth and Austin as a result of adding a single plane from Midland or Albuquerque.
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