Bessie Haynes Elementary Forms First Student Council
At Bessie Haynes Elementary a student council has formed with President Andrew Ramos and officers including Vice-president Gilbert Herrera Secretary Linda White and Treasurer Armando Madrid. Sponsors are Joe Waters and Jackye Leonard. The group plans to assist during open house and guide new students to ease their transition.
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Fran
Bessie Haynes
Pecos
Andrew Ramos
Helario Ramos
Gilbert Herrera
Eloy Herrera
Linda White
Fannie Mae White
Armando Madrid
Armando Madrid Sr
S. Walnut
David Jaso
Lioenel Jaso
2Nd St
Joe Waters
Jackye Leonard
Board of Trustees
Opera Auditions Slated Feb 11 13 In San Antonio
The Metropolitan Auditions of the Southwest Region will be held February 11 to 13 1971 in San Antonio Texas. Sponsored by the Junior League of San Antonio and San Antonio College applicants must postmark by January 20 1971. Finalists perform before Maestro Jan Behr with top winner earning a $300 award and possible Metropolitan Opera contract.
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Metropolitan National Council
Southwest
Texas
New Mexico
San Antonio
Junior League of
San Antonio College
Augusta Street
Jan Behr
Metropolitan Opera
Behr
Metropolitan Opera House
Metropolitan Opera National Council
F. K. Weyerhauser
Anne duPont Peyton
Mrs. Bramwell Ault
Evelyn Auslander
Frank Chapman
Stevenson H. Evans
Else L. Bernard Joseph
Audrey Love
Mrs. Ogden Phipps
Anne Rosoff
Cruz-Romo
Edgar ‘Lobin
Odessa Men Die Of Burns
Two Odessa men died after a digging machine cut a gas main causing a flash fire in Snyder. Kerry E. Kull aged 18 and Ernest H. McCall aged 22, both Odessa construction firm workers, suffered severe burns and were taken to Brooke Army Medical Center. McCall died Saturday and Kull died Monday.
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San Antonio
Odessa
Snyder
Army
Kerry E. Kull
Ernest H. McCall
Hull
McCall
Brooke Army Medical Center
Institute of Surgical Research
Kull
Pecos District Cotton Classing Slows Down
The USDA Pecos Office classed 9400 Upland samples in the week ending November 20, down from 11 650 the prior week. Season total reaches 43 160 versus 52 000 last year. Leading grade Strict Low Middling 45 percent, Middling 13 percent, Low Middling Plus 8 percent.
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Pecos
USDA
L. L. Wells
Eagles and Rowdies Ready for 1970 Pecos Basketball Opener
The Pecos High School basketball season opens tonight in Van Horn with the Eagles facing another Pecos squad. New coaches Pattillo and Smith lead varsity and B teams as the rosters mix experience and newcomers. Key players on the varsity include Norman Tinkler Kim Anderson Coy Davis Don Cameron and Larry Terry with leaders and managers listed.
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Pecos
Eagles
Rowdies
van Horn
Charles Pattillo
Dub Smith
Alpine
Pattillo
Norman Tinkler
Kim Anderson
Coy Davis
Don Cameron
Larry Terry
Jimmy White
Don Barton
Mike Prewit
Victor Ashley
George Edmonson
Scott Lewis
Billy Wooten
Tommy Richmond
Chuck Hubbs
Chris Spray
Kyle Johnson
Roddy Rosson
Steve Clinton
Joe Segalia
Jimmy Simmons
Jimmy Davis
Jimmy Lovelace
Anda Bradford
Bitter cold Arctic air freezes Texas with record low readings
An Arctic air mass pushed across Texas dropping temperatures to 11 above zero at one spot and setting record lows for Nov 24 in multiple cities including Abilene 15, Austin 28, Galveston 34, Shreveport 26. Weather Service forecast a slight warming trend for Wednesday.
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Associated Press
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Rio Grande Valley
Marfa
Abilene
Austin
Galveston
Shreveport
Louisana
Rio Grande City
Mercedes
McCook
Edinburg
Mission 35
Brownsville
Wichita Falls
Texarkana
Alpine
Dalhart
San Angelo
Amarillo
Childress
el Paso
Lufkin
Midland
Lubbock
Mineral Wells
Wink
Fort Worth
Longview
Tyler
Waco
Dallas
San Antonio
del Rio
College Station
Victoria
Alice
Cotulla
Palacios
Beaumont- Port Arthur
Houston
Vitamin C Sales Jump Across San Antonio Pharmacies
Vitamin C sales surged at several pharmacies after reports on a scientist’s cold remedy. Pharmacist Harry Fleming noted a dramatic rise, while Linus Pauling advocated ascorbic acid use for colds. A local survey showed doubling sales at one store and a 300 percent rise at another.
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San Antonio
Harry Fleming
Linus Pauling
Stanford
Calif
Pauling
Public Buildings Display Handicap Barrier Free Signs
Texas public buildings funded by public money must meet universal access standards set by the Texas State Building Commission. The law, effective January 1, 1970, removes barriers for the disabled and enables greater independence. The commission offers guidance, audiovisuals, and printed materials to officials and professionals.
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Texas
Texas State Building Commission
Capital Station
Austin
No Paper Thursday Thanksgiving Notice
Pecos Enterprise informs readers no issue on Thursday to observe Thanksgiving. The newspaper remains open for business Friday and wishes subscribers a happy holiday.
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Pecos Enterprise
Downtown Lions Rotary Meet for Thanksgiving Joint Lunch
The Downtown Lions will join the Pecos Rotary Club tomorrow at noon for a joint meeting at the Holiday Inn to mark the traditional Thanksgiving gathering.
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Downtown Lions
Rotary
Lions
Pecos
Rotary Club
Toomorrow
Holiday Inn
Tower votes to sustain Nixon veto on campaign spending bill
Senator John Tower of Texas joined colleagues in voting 58 to 34 against overriding President Nixon’s veto of a bill that set limits on radio and television campaign spending. A two thirds majority was required. Senator Ralph Yarborough of Texas voted to override.
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Washington
John Tower
R-Tex
Nixon
Ralph Yarborough
Dtex
Diphtheria Cases Reach 141 in Bexar
In SAN ANTONIO AP reports a diphtheria outbreak now totals 141 confirmed cases matching a 14 year old Detroit peak. Two girls ages 12 and 16 were confirmed this Monday. Ten cases confirmed this month versus 23 in October. Three children have died since January. An additional 42 patients are clinically confirmed this year awaiting lab proof. Most cases are mild according to health officials.
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San Antonio
Detroit
Junior High Band Brings Back Division 1 Trophy
The Pecos Junior High Band earned a Division 1 rating at the Odessa marching contest. Judges awarded top marks to all groups. solo twirlers Sharon Wad ley and others achieved first ratings, with Eve Wilson also earning. Band director Dr Charles Nall praised the performance. a December 1 Christmas concert and a March trip to the Andrews Band Festival are planned.
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Pecos
Odessa
Sharon Wadley
Debbie Spray
Theo Regas
Vickie Passmore
Leslie
Texas Soldier Killed in Southeast Asia Confirmed
Washington AP reports the Defense Department announced the death of a Texas serviceman from Floy dada in Southeast Asia. The soldier died from hostile action. son of James A. Burns and Mrs. Burns of 202 E Hallie St. Floy dada.
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Washington
U. S
Texas
Defense Department
Army Pré
Kén D. Burns
James A. Burns
Hallie St
Floydada
GM Plant Workers Return to Regular Shifts in Arlington
Arlington Texas dispatch reports GM employees at the main plant are resuming their regular shifts today after tentative national and local agreements. Management indicated some new cars may reach Texas dealers by mid to late week.
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Arlington
Tes
Texas General Motors
Texas
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