Traffic toll falls below Labor Day predictions
The National Safety Council reports 543 traffic deaths nationwide over the Labor Day weekend, below the 550 to 650 forecast. Six-month auto fatalities reach a record high 26,500, with 950,000 people injured and auto collisions costing $7.4 billion. A Canadian tally shows 88 deaths in Canada over the same period. Police probe four shattered Pee cos Savings and Loan windows after bricks were thrown.
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Nixon praises Colby as CIA chief at Oval Office oath
President Nixon endorses William E Colby as director of the CIA calling him a true professional in the best sense of the word Colby vows to provide facts with human values and to analyze them He notes Colbys Vietnam pacification work and directs the agency from 1968 to 1971 Colby becomes the third CIA chief under Nixon succeeding Schlesinger Helms and McCain are mentioned in context of past leadership
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Owner charged after dog bite incident on Fourth Street
Pete Saras of 323 S Cherry St was bitten by a dog while walking west on Fourth Street Saturday. Wayne Tollett of 818 W Fourth St was cited by humane officer Rodney Williams for allowing a dog to run loose. The dog was impounded for a 10 day observation period.
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Fort Stockton police probe stabbing death
Fort Stockton police investigate the stabbing death of a 35 year old woman found nude in a motel room Monday. Elaine Neal Moody died from eight stab wounds and investigators search for clues while naming potential Pecos area connections.
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William J. Quackenbush
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Rig count drops in Permian Basin weekly survey
The weekly rig count totaled 196 active rigs in the Permian Basin per Reed Drilling Equipment. It fell nine from 207 two weeks earlier but is seven more than a year ago. Eddy County leads with 34 rotaries, Pecos 22, Lea 18, Ward 14, and Sutton 11 in the county-by-county tally.
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Photographer unaware wreck victim was son
A Plymouth five car collision killed Steven Dean, 17, of Plymouth, and Antonio Prada, 5, of Avon. Photographer Robert Dean, a Boston Globe photographer, learned his son was among the dead after returning to the office. Fifteen others were injured, three seriously.
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Groucho Marx in Cheerful Mood Amid Hospital Stay
Los Angeles AP reports Groucho Marx, 77, was in a cheerful mood during an interview at Century City Hospital. He was admitted Friday for a cold check-up and treatment and expects to remain for a few more days.
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Delia Bears Down On Texas Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Delia aimed at the Upper Gulf Coast threatening Port Arthur and High Island with 65 to 70 mph winds. A National Weather Service spokesman warned the storm may shore up around 5 to 7 pm. Delia, near 29.39 inches central pressure, was moving north-northwest and expected to strike near the Sabine River with 4 to 6 inches of rain and gusty surf.
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Theft of Cash From Mrs Holley's Purse Reported
Holley reports the theft of over 600 dollars in cash and checks from a purse left in a car at a local service station. The purse contained a bank bag with 576.84 and a 2 dollar billfold. Mrs. Holley can name persons seen near the station. Weather and distant storm summaries follow with temperatures from 50s to 90s across regions. Christine tropical system is mentioned with winds near 20 mph.
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Burglars Steal Breath Mints at Cy's Big Burger
Patrolman Ruben Gonzales investigated a weekend theft at Cy's Big Burger after a broken window and moved candy rack. About 33 in merchandise were taken including a carton of breath mints worth 2 dollars and chewing gum worth 1 dollar, per owner C. Coleman Jr.
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Vandals Break Windows at High School Cafeteria
Police report damage of about 35 dollars to cafeteria windows over the weekend. No entry into the building occurred as vandals shattered a window but did not enter.
Obscene words painted on fence near Plum Street
Mildred Wright reported to police that over the weekend someone sprayed obscene language and signs on a cinder block fence around her home on Plum Street. The fence was covered with gold spray paint, according to police reports.
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