Vietnam Peace Talks Shift Sparks Mixed Reactions
North Vietnam said the United States would sign a peace pact next Tuesday but then asked for more talks, saying Saigon would not cooperate. Hanoi released details of Kissinger talks in Paris, prompting surprise in Saigon and Washington. Thieu met with Ambassador Bancier, while Viet Cong urged U.S. signature. The plan listed cease fire timing, prisoner releases, and troop withdrawals, with disputes over Cambodia Laos, troop withdrawal, and international supervision. In Saigon, Thieu rejected a coalition, and Da Nang police seized a Viet Cong cease fire order amid renewed attacks as the war entered a tense negotiation phase. In Alaska, RF4C reconnaissance planes prepared to survey the Sitka area for the missing House leader Haile Boggs plane, with the search entering its 10th day.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
North Vietnam
United States
Paris
Henry A. Kissinger
Hanoi
South Vietnam
Bouyen Thi Binh
U.S
Kissinger
Thieu
Cambodia
Laos
Vietnam
Nixon
Theiu
Haiphong
da Nang
Anchorage
Alaska
Haie Boggs
Air Force
Henry Stocker
Sitka
Stocker
Boggs
Nick Begich
Russell L. Brown
Begich
Don E. Jonz
Fairbanks
Herb Klein
White House
Cleveland
Klein
Washington
Nguyen van Thieu
City seeks tax recovery on Estes lands in Pecos
Pecos City Council discussed taxes owed on Billie Sol Estes property at 2315 S Eddy St. Delinquent city taxes totaling 3457.52 along with school, county and state liens were reviewed. Federal lien status and possible U.S. action were investigated by City Attorney Fred Leigh, who noted records are in El Paso.
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Peggy McCracken
Billie Sol Estes
Pecos
J. J. Maxey
Estes
S. Eddy St
Fred Leigh
United States
Estes Home
Leigh
U.S. Attorney
Easterbrook Drive
Jack E. Blake
U. S
Blake
South Cedar Street
Saragosa Hall
Maxey
Which way is up in a sunlit city puddle scene
A photographer captures the morning sun breaking through clouds and reflecting nature and man-made objects in city puddles. The byline notes the image by Sandy Hanna and invites turning the page for the full photo.
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Sol
Sandy Hanna
Two new holes planned at Pecos Municipal Golf Course
City Manager J J Maxey says Pecos Municipal Golf Course will add two holes while watering existing fairways and greens. He notes the project costs about 2500 dollars versus contractor rates and describes drainage improvements and larger greens to curb salt buildup. Golf Pro Bill Wilson manages the city course.
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Pecos
J.J. Maxey
Maxey
Bill Wilson
Reeves County planners join four county water project meeting
Six Reeves Countians attended a four county planning meeting to organize a water district and resource conservation project with the Soil Conservation Service. Reeves County Commissioners Court approved the project and County Judge Darrell Glover sat on the steering committee. Attendees from Pecos were Harold Meyer Dian Reed John Hayes David Marion. Barron Moore from Balmorhea. The other counties had not yet joined and no action was taken, but officials said the project could benefit the area by conserving and developing natural resources through lakes and facilities within each county.
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Reeves
Barron Moore
Balmorhea
Glover
Meyer
Pecos classing office reports rising cotton receipts and varied grades
Upland receipts for the week ending Oct 20 total 5 060, season 13 301, with rain delaying harvest. Predominant grade Strict Low Middling 41 at 48%, Middling Light Spotted 32 at 16%, Staple ranges 31 to 37, Mike readings 3.5 to 4.9 on 92% samples. American Pima week total 995, season 1 709, Grade 3 dominant. Spot trading dull. small volume of Pima commands 350-375 points over loan rates. Also two cottonseed prices reported. Halloween cake walk at Toyah High Saturday 6 30 p m, sponsored by junior class.
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USDA
Pecos
L. L. Wells
Mike
Pressley
Toyah High School
North Vietnam outlines peace terms with United States
Hanoi releases its summary of a proposed peace accord detailing US recognition of Vietnam's sovereignty, a halt to bombing and mining, a 60 day withdrawal of American and allied troops, immediate POW returns, and negotiations for a national coalition government in South Vietnam. It calls for gradual unification by peaceful means, a military supervision committee, and a 30 day international conference. The plan affirms Cambodian and Laotian neutrality and ends US military activity in those nations. The agreement would take effect immediately upon signing.
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Hong Kong
North Vietnam
United States
Vietnam
South Vietnam
South Vietnamese
Viet Cong
North
Cambodia
Laos
Kissinger says peace in Vietnam near after talks
President adviser Henry Kissinger told reporters peace is at hand in Vietnam noting major provisions are agreed and a final, brief negotiating session may be needed. He cited six or seven concrete issues to be settled, including territorial assurances and timing of the settlement, with Saigon’s stance reflected in the draft.
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Washington
Henry A. Kissiner
Vietnam
Kissinger
North Vietnam
United States
South Vietnam
U. S
Pecos Sees Cold Drizzle Then Sun Breaks Through
Cold drizzly rain greeted Pecos residents early with 28 inches measured by 7 30 am. By mid morning the sun appeared and temperatures rose. Wednesday's high reached 61 degrees and the overnight low was 45. Clouds blanketed Texas with fog in places and rain moving northeast ahead of a low pressure center from near Brownsville.
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Pecos
Texas
Associated Press
Brownsville
Pal and SAM parcel mail boosts overseas gifts
Pecos Postmaster Paul L. Morrison urges using PAL or SAM parcels to send gifts to troops worldwide at low cost. A PAL 15 pound package from coast to Indonesia runs about 4 dollars, with SAM costing less but limited to 15 pounds. Deadlines: SAM by Nov 20 to FAR EAST, PAL by Nov 27. mail early for overseas personnel deadlines vary by destination.
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Pecos
Paul L. Morrison
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Indonesia
U.S. Midwest
Far West
Far East
McGovern Urges Open Vietnam Peace Talks
Democratic nominee George McGovern said he hopes neither the Nixon administration nor South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu will block a Vietnam peace settlement. He spoke amid rising concerns over stalled negotiations and possible delays in achieving a lasting ceasefire.
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George McGovern
Nixon
Nguyen van Thieu
Vietnam
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