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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1973
Page
2
More than 100000 students gathered on a Bangkok University campus denouncing the military government and calling for the release of 13 arrested critics. Leaders warned of strong measures if the detainees are not freed by noon Saturday.
Toyah column reports Lynn Gibson sworn in as Justice of the Peace replacing the late Coy Perkins and R. R. Jones installed as mayor succeeding Kenneth Scott. Also notes visiting relatives, a new baby David Wayne Waight born in Kermit, and Mike Murphy studying in Austin. Local families include the Waights, Blalocks, and Gordons.
Secretary of State Kissinger said the Soviet Union has not endangering detente but has not been fully helpful in the Middle East war. He indicated Russia will not supply major weapons to Israel now, and warned of future steps if Soviets act irresponsibly. He also noted progress on Western Europe security and economic declarations and announced State Department appointments including William Donaldson as undersecretary.
A writer mocks a poem about autumn leaves, noting that most names appear in print after the subjects are no longer able to read. The remark suggests a cynical view of newspaper fame and the fate of writers and their subjects.
Band Boosters stage a country jamboree Friday at the high school auditorium featuring three western bands from Pecos and players Jack Humphries Agaton Fellabaum and George Toone of Balmorhea. Also note Balmorhea council meeting Oct 9 and public budget hearing Oct 23. Mrs. Howard Chandler traveled to Joplin Mo to be with her ill father. Balmorhea Future Homemakers meet Oct 9 using IMPACT program. Delivery and subscription details for the Pecos paper are listed.
Dr Roy Sugimoto of Houston Chemical Division of PPG Industries will speak to the Permian Basin Section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers on auto emission standards. The talk covers history and chemistry of air pollution, effects of control programs and impacts on petroleum use and reserves.
One minor traffic collision occurred at the Oak and Seventh street intersection with no injuries. Francisco Sanchez 413 N Hickory St failed to yield to Allene Millford Thompson Brownwood driving west on Seventh. Sanchez cited for no driver license and failure to yield at a stop sign. Police also investigated break ins at Pecos Garment Company 925 St Cedar St and Earl Bell School on William Brown. Items stolen included a transistor radio, a movie projector, a cassette, six headsets and about $2 in change. Earl Brown 1124 S Cypress St reported his 1972 model auto damaged on the left door by an unreported vehicle leaving the scene.
Ginning began last week in Reeves County with 1,232 bales ginned to date. Weather delays account for a smaller total than last year when 9,552 bales had been ginned by this time. Reeves Upland accounting for 243 bales, Pecos County Upland 115, Presidio Upland 870, and Area Pima 4.
The statue’s copper sheets, about as thick as a silver dollar, are protected by a verdigris patina. Cleaning would strip this protective coating, so the exterior remains unwashed to preserve the material.
Calendar notes list events for Pecos and nearby towns. Friday features Pecos Eagles at Ector in Odessa, Optimist Club bus at 5 p.m., ARD and parish activities, a country music jamboree at the Fair Grounds, and a sheriff’s possee barn dance.
Lash LaRue, once down and out after arrests for vagrancy, has returned to the public eye as an evangelist. He now assists at the Mission Power Headquarters and Home of the Apostles, aiming to whip drunks into line for the Lord and help save souls.
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