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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1973
Page
2
Vice Mayor Maynard Jackson, a 35 year old attorney, led with 47 percent and 47 041 votes to outpace 10 rivals, forcing a runoff against incumbent Sam Massell. Massell trailed with 19 760 votes as the Oct 16 runoff date looms. Separate item notes Episcopal bishops split on women priesthood admission in Louisville.
John Wesley Griffin and William Christian, both 28 and 29, were arrested in a Jacksonville apartment on charges linked to the January mass killings of seven Hanafi Muslims, including five children, in a Washington home owned by Kareem Abdul Jabbar. They are held on $500000 bond each along with five co defendants.
Beagle puppy experiments draw sharp letters from lawmakers and the public. Rep. Aspin disclosed Air Force plans, triggering thousands of protest notes. A 15 year old asked if dogs were not available would humans be killed. Meanwhile Segretti to testify at Watergate hearing as networks debate live coverage. Three Democrats pressed for earlier heating aid distribution, while Virginia Knauer defended the plan as helping those with greatest energy needs.
The Senate approved a 1.2 billion dollar foreign economic aid bill with emphasis on aiding the world's poorest nations. It moves to a conference with the House which approved 1.6 billion for economic aid within a 2.8 billion military economic package.
The American Society of The United States offers scholarships to outstanding Balmorhea area high school students. Superintendent Jack Hoffman nominated seniors Abel Baeza Jessie Brijalba Craig Huelster Tissie Ann Elliott Patricia Shook Andrea Vaca Sylvia Vasquez and juniors Carl Bottoms Samuel Brijalba Manuel Orozco Sue Brijalba for eligibility.
A Pecos Texas page itemizes births marriages and dismissals from September 1973, noting Admitted and Dismissed entries, then reports local events including Balmorhea Fire Department response, school lunch prep for 750 rolls, and upcoming football game against Marta. Also lists FFA lambs prep for Pecos stock show and a sophomore class consumer banking trip with cafeteria menu for the week.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals denied a new trial for John Russell Kincaid, upholding his 10 year sentence for the January 21, 1970 murders of his parents, John Albert Kincaid Jr. and Frances Ann Kincaid. The decision rests on the trial record over defense claims of promised probation in exchange for a guilty plea.
Obituaries list C E Shields 82 with services in Arkansas and Texas and survivors including widow Dollie Shields and three granddaughters. Other notices include Mrs Santiago Matta 61 with survivors in Pecos, Florence Elizabeth Bailey 94 with Pecos service, M J Monroe Hart 89 with El Paso burial, and notes on memorials to charity or Heart Association.
Community calendar lists events and meetings from Kingman to Pecos including evangelist Big Joe Winkler in Kingman and Rotary and Chamber activities. Also reports Fort Worth cattle market prices with hogs and sheep data for the region.
About 100 Ottawa youngsters join a National Gallery of Canada sponsored program this summer to learn about art and galleries. Jessica Bradley, gallery educational officer, says the aim is to expose children to various gallery experiences rather than provide formal instruction.
If current name trends continue in the United States, classic names like James and Jane show renewed popularity alongside newer names Jason and Jennifer, signaling evolving baby naming patterns.
Lewiston Maine AP reports the 157th edition of the Farmer's Almanac suggests poaching fish in a dishwasher by buttering the fish and wrapping it in foil then running a full cycle at 160 to 180 degrees. Editor Ray Geiger touts its value as wholesome content and notes a broader mix of weather forecasts, recipes, jokes, and farming data.
A series of West Winkler, Ward, Reeves, Pecos and Ward County drillings are listed. American Petrofina reports an 11,300 foot searcher seven miles west of Notrees. HNG Oil completes No. 1-21-26 University in the Fusselman Ellenburger field. Adobe Oil Co reports 2 million cubic feet per day from No. 114 Harrison near Pecos. Monroe discovery posts 2.5 million cubic feet daily.
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