Heating costs surge despite thermostat cut plea
In several regions heating oil prices have risen over 28 percent from last year. A spokesman for Massachusetts Division of Standards says lowering thermostats six degrees per Nixon guidance cannot compensate for the higher costs. Meanwhile Skylab 3 astronauts adjust to space, with Mission Control noting the crew coping and handling a heavier workload than earlier missions.
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New York
Nixon
Massachusetts
Jupiter as upside down planet shocks space readers
AP reports Pioneer 10 findings show Jupiter’s magnetic field acts inverted from Earth. If a compass were aboard, the needle would point south. The probe flew about 2.7 billion miles from Jupiter at 36,200 mph, delivering data as it crossed dozens of space distances.
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Mountain
Calit
Pioneer 10
Jupiter
Earth
SOU Natioan Mites
Chrysler to extend Christmas shutdowns at plants
Chrysler Corp. announced three day extensions to the Christmas shutdown at two plants and one converting from large to small car production. About 26 000 hourly workers will be affected while experienced workers keep 90 percent pay during the layoff. Arg government vows safety measures after Ford families were evacuated amid Peronist terrorist threats following the Cordoba factory murder.
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Detroel Cap
Gant
General Motors
Chrysler Corp
Phe Omation
Sad At
Chryster
Fire consumes seven story Kumamoto department store
Firefighters searched the smoldering ruins of a Kumamoto department store after a fire killed at least 100 holiday shoppers and injured 56. The blaze broke out in a stairwell on Thursday afternoon in a seven story building. Fire officials said sprinklers were under repair and not functioning and victims were trapped behind closed fire doors.
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Kumamoto
Japan
Bane Department
Peace talks still on for Middle East conference
Washington officials say the Middle East peace conference is still expected to begin next month despite the breakdown of Arab Israeli talks. They describe Egypt's suspension as part of the ups and downs of the negotiation process.
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Washington
CAPD
Athens
Middle East
Beypt
Demos Reach Compromise on Public Financing of Races
Washington AP reports top congressional Democrats reached a compromise to push public financing for presidential campaigns but not for congressional races. The finance provision appears as a rider to a bill creating a new limit for annual debt and funding.
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Washington
Zievler Attacks Waternate Prosecution Force
Washington AP reports the White House resumes attack on the Watalternate special prosecution force. Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler accuses the team of ingrained suspicion and dislike for the President and administration, praising Leon Jaworski as a respected and fair figure.
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Washington
White House
Watternate
Ronald. Zievler
Ziegler
Leon Jaworski
Archibald Cox
Riot police halt campus protest in Seoul crackdown
Riot police fired tear gas to stop about 1500 students from leaving Chung-ang University and leading a protest against President Park Chung Hee. Police formed a human barrier at gates, with 200 officers repelling rock-throwing demonstrators. No injuries were reported as rallies spread to three other Seoul campuses and Taegu.
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Seoul
Chung-ang University
Chung Hee Park
Taegu
Pipeline rupture evacuates West Dallas residents
A 16 inch gas main ruptured when a bulldozer hit it during paving work near West Dallas. About 1500 people were ordered to evacuate as crews fought gas leaks and secured the area. Fire units shut off the gas at 7:55 p.m. and police protected homes from looting until residents could return.
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Dallas
Lone Star
Barstow Council Repeals 20-Year-Old Franchise Fee Ordinance
Barstow City Council voted Thursday night to rescind an ordinance that allocated all revenue from utility company franchise payments to a special fund for retiring city street debts. Officials said the old provision conflicted with current city interests during recent franchise renegotiations.
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Barstow
Jaworski Named Watergate Prosecutor Replacement
White House assurances of absolute independence greeted attorney Leon Jaworski before he agreed to replace ousted Archibald Cox as special Watergate prosecutor. He testified to appointment conditions before the House Judiciary Committee and the rescinding order surfaced. The council moved to curb energy use by not lighting Christmas displays during the crisis and to limit night lighting, while a prior plan to keep a light burning at the fire hall was voided.
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White House
Leon Jaworski
Archibald Cox
Jaworski
House
Balmorhea Boys win 46 44 over Van Horn in tight district clash
Balmorhea boys varsity edged Van Horn 46 to 44 as Abel Fuentez and George Lujan led with 12 points each while Victor Munoz paced Van Horn with 15. Balmorhea girls fell 53 91 at Van Horn led by Virginia Fuentez with 22 and Robin Coulter dropping 36 for Van Horn. Junior varsity and junior high results noted with several coaches named. In city council news Benny Abila was unanimously named major pro tem. Fire Chief Franco reported 22 calls last year and the council delayed volunteer pay action.
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Balmorhea
van Horn
Abel Fuentez
George Lujan
Victor Munoz
Virginia Fuentez
Robin Coulter
Ephriam Ortega
Mike Brownfield
Adam Ornelas
Karan Floyd
Bob Masters
Ft. Davis
Benny Abila
Barstow
Bob Allgood
Allgood
National Youth Council
Elias Franco
Fire Department
Deaths Services for Mrs. Marion Briggs Held in El Paso
Services for Mrs. Marion Ethel Briggs 72 were set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Harding-Orr-McDaniel Funeral Chapel El Paso with burial at Restlawn Cemetery. She died in a Pecos nursing home and was born July 16 1901 in Florence. Survivors include three sons Marion Briggs Jr Frank Briggs and John Briggs two daughters Mrs Loy Collier and Mrs Bill Quay, a brother Dillard Billard, two sisters Mrs Tom Prather and Mrs Ovella Weicks, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Marion
Ethel B.) Briggs
Harding-Orr-McDaniel
el Paso
Restlawn
Loy Collier
Cowan
Marion Briggs Jr
S. Plum
Pecos
Florence
Clint
Frank Briggs
John Briggs
Lamesa
Lou Collier
Bill Quay
Saguizhe
Colo
Dillard Billard
Service station operators seek relief from price controls
Representatives of service station operators from 28 states launched a petition drive to urge Congress to relieve them from Phase 4 price ceilings, cap profits, and seek broader measures during the energy crisis. They aim to collect 25 million signatures and mobilize 10 000 dealers to march on the Capitol.
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ST. Louis
Congress
E.R. Bud" Welch
Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Retailers Association
Capitol
Bob Doulete
Hampshire-Vermont
Highway speed limit review set for December 4
Texas highway officials will review Governor Dolph Briscoe's recommendation for a statewide speed limit of 65 miles per hour. The Texas Highway Commission will consider the proposal on December 4 in Austin.
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Austin, Tex
Dolph Briscoll
Texas Highway Commission
Kennedy family notes and Peron illness cross paths
A report traces Ted Kennedy leaving Georgetown Hospital with his parents after brain cancer treatment for a 12 year old boy aided by Redskins coach George Allen. Separately President Juan Perón, exhausted but steady, returns to work after a bronchial attack and signing a social security law as officials plan a College Station meeting on Briscoe's transit proposal.
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Washington
Edward Mo Kenneds
Hehi Lee
Beth
Sen
Edward Mo Kennedy
Crubohes
George Allen
Washington Redskins
Georgetown University
Seattle woman sells dog sleeping bags to ease energy crisis
Mrs Bert Rappette believes a dog sleeping bag helps dogs cope with lower thermostats during the energy crisis. She has sold eight bags at $10 each and has 42 more orders while developing the idea for Heidi and other dogs.
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Seattle
Bert Rappette
Heidi
Two firemen admit arson in Sinton Texas case
Two former volunteer firefighters in Sinton Texas admitted starting fires to obtain alarm response fees. Rolanda Veoa and Juna Vena received five year probated sentences from District Court Judge John Miller after pleading guilty to arson. Seven Linton area volunteer firefighters faced arson charges.
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Sinton. Tex
Sehichegs
Rolanda Veoa
Juna Vena
Distret
John Miller
Linton
Locked jaws aid in diet in Carlton England
Shirley Turner 35 is under doctors care at Nottingham General Hospital after jaws were cemented with a steel splint to enforce a liquid diet. She aims to reduce from 238 pounds to 124 pounds, having already shed 13 pounds in two weeks. The hospital cites previous extreme dieting by Angus Barbieri in Scotland, who survived 182 days on liquids and vitamins.
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Carlton
England
Shirley Turner
Smuggled Parrots Seized Near Fabens Texas
US customs agents arrested Hector Gonzales and his wife Maryana after seizing 1,500 smuggled parrots valued at 177000 at Fabens southeast of El Paso. The birds from Central and South America were shipped in barge cages for sale to bird fanciers. bond set at 1500 for Gonzales and 8000 for his wife. More arrests are expected.
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U.S
Treasury
Fabens
el Paso
Texas
Hector R. Gonzales
Maryana
Gonzales
Tis
Central
South America
United States
Vernon D. Acree
Monday to Friday School Menu Highlights and Dishes
The weekly menu lists Monday items include steak fingers and cheese sticks with mashed potatoes and green beans, fruit and milk. Wednesday offers pizza and salad with pineapple, ginger bread and milk, plus a hamburger meal with fries and chocolate bars. Friday features country fried steak with whipped potatoes peas cherry cobbler hot rolls and milk.
Pecos Enterprise details and pricing for Reeves County
Pecos Enterprise provides local news coverage for Reeves County and surrounding areas. The paper lists staff including Peggy McCracken as managing editor and Laura Teal in advertising with circulation managed by Emily Galindo. It details pricing for newsstand, carrier, and mailed subscriptions and notes AP membership for republication rights.
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Peggy McCracken
Laura Teal
Gary Singleton
Emily Galindo
Carlos Nichols
Joyce Miller
Gasoline stockpiling warned as deadly risk
Fire marshal Dick Wadley urged against storing excess gasoline amid shortages warning it endangers life and property. He said vapors can explode from small leaks and improper containers and that more than ten gallons may not be kept in homes or occupancies. Use metal safety cans, store in ventilated areas, and avoid storage near heat sources or inside vehicles.
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Dick Wadley
Wadley
Calendar of Pecos events and club meetings
Calendar of coming events in Pecos lists Evening Lions at 7 30 p m at American Motor Inn Amistad Lions at 7 30 p m Lions Den 102 S Pecan Tuesday United Methodist Women's Christmas party 9 30 a m home of Mrs Henry Blackwell 618 W Fourth B P C E meets 8 p m Elks Lodge TOPS Club 6 30 p m drivers license bureau Amistad Lions bingo 8 p m Evening Optimist 8 p m Saragosa Hall Sixth and Peach Downtown Lions Club noon Holiday Inn Thursday Rotary Club noon Holiday Inn
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American Motor Inn
Amistad Lions
Lions den
S. Pecan
United Methodist Women's
Henry Blackwell
Fourth
B.P.C.E
Elks Lodge
Tops Club
Amistad Lions Bingo
Saragosa Hall
Lions Club
Holiday Inn
Rotary Club
Drug overdose mistaken as allergy pills incident
A juvenile girl was treated at a hospital after taking several allergy pills from a prescription. Police say a misunderstanding with her boyfriend led to the event. Patrolman Ruben Gonzales arrived at the hospital shortly before 10 pm and concluded it was not a drug overdose.
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Ruben Gonzales
Gonzales
Drive-in Theater Speakers Recovered by Patrolman
Patrolman Jimmy Roundtree recovered two speakers that had been cut from their poles at a drive-in theater. John Downs, owner of the Motor Clinic, reported the speakers found on the east side of his building.
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Jimmy Roundtree
Roundtree
John Downs
Motor Clinic
Wreck Reported in City Collision on Cedar Street
A minor one-vehicle accident was reported Thursday in the 1300 block of S Cedar Street. Sandra Kay Browning of Pecos and Carlo Anna Potter were involved. Browning attempted to lease a drive in a parking lot when Potter’s car backed into the side. Police officer Jimmy Roundtree investigated.
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S Cedar Street
Sandra Kay Browning
Pecos
Carlo Anna Potter
S. Hackberry St
Jimmy Roundtree
Browning
Potter
Motorcyclist thanks officer after helmet fine too late
London AP reports motorcyclist R C Staines of Chingford northeast London felt the stop was petty for a helmet check. He was later in a crash with cuts and asked his precinct to pass thanks to the officer. Britain requires helmet use for riders of motorcycles and similar vehicles.
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London
R. C. Staines
Staines
Chingford
Britain
Baja California opens 1020 mile highway and new ferry fleet
President Luis Echeverria led the launch of three ferryboats to connect La Paz with Mazatlan and prepare to open a 1020 mile highway linking the peninsula tip to Tijuana. He will dedicate the Santa Rosalia telephone center linking Baja to Mexico and toured the $800 million project with ministers and investors amid sovereignty concerns about foreign ownership.
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LA Paz
Mexico
Baja California
Luis Echeverria
Baja Territory
Mazatlan
Tijuana
Echeverria
Santa Rosalia
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