Pope John Paul II warns UN on arms race and world peace
Pope John Paul II addressed the United Nations General Assembly cautioning that the global buildup of armaments by major powers risks “common extermination” for future generations. He urged a rollback of the arms race, condemned human rights abuses, and pressed for just distribution of wealth and equitable Middle East settlement.
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George W. Cornell
United Nations
John Paul II
U.N. General Assembly
Jubalites
Jubal
Handle
Middle East
General Assembly
Carter speech fails to sway critics over SALT II Cuba troops
President Carter urged increased U S surveillance and naval presence near Cuba and promised Soviet assurances that troops there are only in training. Critics from both parties said the speech did not resolve the SALT II linkage or require troop withdrawal. Senate voices ranged from calls to press for treaty changes to warnings that assurances are insufficient.
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Associated Press
Washington (Ap
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Caribbean
U.S
Cuba
Robert Dole
R-Kan
GOP
United States
Frank Church
Didaho
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Leonid Brezhnev
Senate
Southern Governors push to abolish energy agencies at region conference
In New Orleans at the 45th Southern governors meeting, Edwards, Carroll, Clements, James, and Dalton led sharp attacks on federal energy policy and agencies. A proposed resolution to abolish the Department of Energy drew debate as governors lament slow coal transition and heavy regulations. Duncan attended for a private lunch. other states abstained from attendance.
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New Orleans
Kentucky
Julian Carroll
Department of Energy
Edwin Edwards
Duncan
DOE
Environmental Protection Agency
Energy
Louisiana
Edwards
William P. Clements Jr
Texas
Clements
Carroll
Fob James Jr
Alabama
John N. Dalton
Virginia
Estes Faces Third Trial in Oil Swindle Case
Billie Sol Estes, the West Texas swindler, faces a third trial as a Dallas jury could not reach a verdict on one charge. He was convicted of two counts, fraud and conspiracy, and could be returned to prison if parole is revoked. A parole revocation decision awaits full commission review in coming weeks.
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Texas
West Texas
Billie Sol Estes
Estes
la Tuna Federal Correctional Institution
Here
U.S
William Amos
Dallas
Midland
Raymond K. Horton
Robert Hill
Amos
Texans to meet on Kennedy support
Texans excited about Sen Edward Kennedy running for president will meet Nov 10 to decide whether to set up a statewide group to back his candidacy. Liberal leader Billie Carr says the Kennedy surge has ignited strong volunteer activity and widespread enthusiasm among Texas Democrats, who list Kennedy as the favorite among several acceptable candidates.
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Austin
Texas
Sen
Edward Kennedy
Billie Carr
Kennedy
Helping Hand aid drive for Salcido family after fire
The Salcido family lost their home in a Sunday night fire at 515 Mulberry. The mother, father and three sons aged 10 8 and 5 need clothing furniture dishes appliances towels and more. They now live at 611 S Pine St. Call Leta Scott at 445 5487 or donate cash at Security State Bank Pecos or First National Bank Pecos.
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Joe M. Salcido
Mulberry
S. Pine St
Leta Scott
Department of Human Resources
Pine Street
Security State Bank
First National Bank of Pecos
Mother Goose Parade Opens Fair Sponsored by Young Homemakers
The Mother Goose parade will open the fair on Wednesday October 3 with children aged 1 to 10 dressing in nursery rhyme costumes. Entries line up at the train depot by 4 p.m. Judges include Bobby Bell Catherine Ashley Dot Stafford Jane Blackwell Marcus Contreras Fay Newton. Parade starts 4:30 p.m. down Oak to the First National Bank building for pickup.
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First St
Bobby Bell
Catherine Ashley
Dot Stafford
Jane Blackwell
Marcus Contreras
Fay Newton
Oak
First National Bank
Weather Outlook for Pecos Area Through Wednesday
Clear skies and fair weather continue for Pecos and vicinity through Wednesday. Monday's high reached 98 with a 53 degree low noted this morning. West Texas remains fair with mountain and Big Bend readings from mid 80s to near 100, lows from the 40s to low 60s, and Wednesday highs from around 80 to 90, near 100 in the Big Bend.
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Big Bend
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