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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1978
Page
1
The Labor Department reports unemployment fell to 5.9 percent in August, the second time this year under 6 percent, with total employment rising by 160000 to 94.6 million. Adult women and teenagers led the gains, while manufacturing jobs declined by 50000. The labor force stood at 100.5 million, up 2.7 million from August 1977.
Final bid to avert a nationwide mail strike begins with 15 days of talks mediated by James J. Healy. Union leaders demand improvements to wage and cost of living increases while management seeks to end the no layoff clause. A federal judge extends the no strike order through Sept. 18 amid ongoing negotiations.
In Fort Worth Texas AP prosecutor Marvin Collins argued at a state court hearing that the main evidence against Cullen Davis includes four taped recordings. The hearing concluded with bond being denied.
State District Judge Arthur Tipps refused bond for Cullen Davis, charged with solicitation of capital murder. Prosecution presented taped conversations, a vehicle with a silenced pistol, and a $25 000 cash envelope as evidence. FBI agent Jannings testified McCrory wore a recording device in two meetings. Eidson withdrew from related case scheduled for Sept 18.
Pecos City Hall, county offices, First National Bank, Security State Bank, and Pecos Savings and Loan plan closures on Monday, September 4 for Labor Day. Continental Telephone, Southern Union Gas, and Community Public Service also close. USPS will not deliver or have service windows open, though lobby remains for box holders.
In observance of the Labor Day holiday The Enterprise will not be published Monday September 4. The staff wishes everyone a pleasant holiday and urges careful driving during the long weekend.
Yesterday peaked at 89 degrees while Pecos reported a 62 degree low. The Associated Press forecasts fair conditions in the north, cloudy areas to the south with scattered showers and storms southeast and in the far south through Saturday. Days remain warm with highs in the 80s, cooler in the mountains, with mountain highs in the 70s and lows from 55 to 70. Saturday highs ranging 82 to 95, mountains again in the mid 70s.
In Pecos 143rd Judicial District Court Juan Jurado 23 of Odessa faces murder or voluntary manslaughter or self defense options for the fatal March 26 shooting of Blas Lopez 34. Closing arguments describe self defense claims and a belt chase amid bar visit taunts as jurors deliberate after two hours of instructions and witness summations.
Balmorhea prepares for Fall Fiesta festivities with a Frijole Cook-off and a Fall Fiesta Queen election Saturday. Cook-off entrants may begin Friday. chili use is banned. Queen votes due by 8 pm Friday. candidates Elodia Martinez Connie Granado and Tammy Climer. Queen crowned Saturday at noon on Main St fiesta grounds. Local booths by Women of the Catholic Church AA retirement group Senior Citizens Balmorhea Medical Society Young Homemakers Band Boosters. about 10 arts and crafts booths set for City Park. Games on north side of main highway include turkey shoot tug o war and more. Street dance Saturday night features Heart of Texas Rhythm Boys.
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