World Championship Cook Off headlines Pecos parade day events
Hundreds attended the Mother Goose Parade as the Pecos Fall Fair features a full schedule tomorrow. The World Championship Cook Off offers a $200 prize for the world champ plus a trophy, with amateur and club winners each receiving $100 and trophies. Beef plates sell $2.50 at 6 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Posse Barn.
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Country Food Store project to level roadway nearing finish
A highway department spokesman says the men began work Monday and have one more week to complete leveling the area near Country Food Store. A staff photo by Nova Herrera accompanies the report.
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Nova Herrera
Governor to seek federal civil rights probe in Torres death
Gov Dolph Briscoe said he would request a Justice Department civil rights investigation into the death of Joe Campos Torres in Houston police custody. Two officers, Terry Denson and Stephen Orlando, were convicted of negligent homicide with possible penalties. Briscoe planned to have the case reviewed for federal action if warranted.
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Justice Department
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Stephen Orlando
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Buffalo Bayou
Unemployment steady with slight September drop
The unemployment rate slipped to 6.9 percent in September from 7.1 in August, but little overall change for five straight months. Black unemployment eased from 14.5 percent in August to 13.1 percent in September amid questions about the August rise.
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West Texas Legion District Convention in Midland
West Texas Sixteenth District American Legion and Auxiliary members from nineteen counties will meet in Midland October 15 16 for the annual Fall Convention. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Saturday at Woods W Lynch Post Home 19 with a 1 30 p.m. mini college on Legion procedures. A 6 p.m. commander’s reception leads to a 7 p.m. banquet and joint session chaired by Wal ter Drescher of El Paso. Sunday continues with memorial services at 9 a.m. and business reports on Legion programs and observances.
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Midland
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Drescher
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Alpine
Earl McGill
Odessa
City and county offices open as usual on Monday
All city and county offices will be open as usual on Monday. Although Columbus Day is Wednesday Oct 12 many observe the holiday on Monday. All banks and lending offices will be closed for the day.
Weather watch Thursday high 84 low 66 and storm chances
Forecast notes widespread clouds and scattered showers and thunderstorms Thursday. Additional showers expected Saturday with a cool Sunday and a warming trend to start the workweek.
Senate votes to raise minimum wage to 3.40 by 1981
The Senate backed gradual increases from 2.30 to 3.40 an hour by 1981, with votes 76 to 14. The plan sets 2.65 on Jan 1 1978, 2.90 in 1979, 3.15 in 1980 and 3.40 in 1981. House companion bill aligns dates, differences to be resolved in conference. Additional votes on teen wage limits and large-business exemptions loom.
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Associated Press
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