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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1971
Page
2
Dallas County District Attorney Henry Wade criticizes the law allowing lawmakers to obtain automatic court continuances for private clients during sessions. He cites cases where a state senator and a former narcotics agent faced repeated delays, noting the involvement of high-profile lawyers and potential abuse of the privilege.
The article reports on the resignation of Texas Democratic Chairman Baum and the push for a new chair to address 1972 campaign issues. It notes Baum’s cited personal commitments and lack of a specified replacement date, with discussion of potential successors and past linked ventures involving Baum and Smith. It also mentions a Chamber of Commerce board meeting set for noon Tuesday at Ben’s Spanish Inn.
Lyng defends simplifying the school lunch program on an output basis while opposing universal free lunches. He explains the new rule caps free or reduced meals at poverty level and denies prearranged deals with rural lawmakers, insisting the executive branch set the policy. In Florida, Dick Bonds cancels a planned 100-home project at Orlando after bald eagles establish a sanctuary on 32 acres, costing him about $750,000 in losses and $2,000 in annual taxes.
Pecos Enterprise lists mail subscription prices for Reeves County. Rates shown include six months and one year options, with different charges for Pecos and other areas. Mail subscriptions are paid in advance and subject to the paper’s terms.
Funeral services planned in Ft Stockton for Mrs Helen B Odom a former Pecos school teacher. She died Saturday in San Angelo born in Ft Stockton daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John M Odom pioneers of that West Texas city. Survivors include brother Clifford K Odom Ft Stockton two sisters Mrs S L Flagg Oklahoma City and Mrs Harry Turner Whitesboro Okla.
Dale Bryan Morelan cited for failure to control speed with 25 dollars and costs. Mary Francis Galindo minor in possession of beer 820 S Orange St 20 dollars plus costs. Alice Garzia minor in possession of beer 616 S Locust St 20 dollars plus costs. Manuel Q Olivas defective turn signals 15 dollars plus costs. Fred L Clements speeding 70 in 55 mph zone 25 dollars plus costs. Marion F Edwards speeding 78 in 60 mph zone 25 dollars. Robert Fulton speeding 82 in 70 mph zone 36 dollars. Sam J Freitag and Alvino C Rodriguez parked on roadway 15 dollars. Hipolito M Hignojos failure to signal before turning 26 dollars plus costs. Carl B Young unsafe speed 56 in 30 mph zone.
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