Pecos Claims First Rodeo In U S History
A Pecos Enterprise front page article recounts Arthur Chapman’s World’s Work claim that Pecos staged the world’s first rodeo in the 1880s. It notes calf roping, local cowboys, and the debate with Britannica Americana and other encyclopedias documenting an 1883 July 4 Pecos rodeo.
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Pecos
The
American Legion
Texas
Arthur Chapman
World's Work’s Magazine
Chapman
Pecos Enterprise
Enterprise
U.S
Pecos City
Aztec Land and Cattle Company
Reeves County
Trav’ Windham
Morgue Livingston
Fort Stockton
Henry Slack
Arno
Loving County
Hash Knife
Encyclopedia Britannica
Britannica
Prescott
Ariz
Fort Worth
Encyclopedia Americana
Editorial warns of housing cost inflation and disintermediation
The piece argues home prices rose faster than general inflation, with 1972 seeing a 98 percent rise in home building costs and a median new home price of 27,200. It cites high interest rates driving savers from banks, reducing mortgage funds, and notes a surge in mobile home construction as a coping trend. It references Irving Rose of Advance Mortgage Corp and a 600,000 mobile home completions in 1972.
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United States Savings and Loan League
Irving Rose
Advance Mortgage Corp
Pro baseball just another way of making a living
AP analysis notes baseball careers mirror other occupations with long work hours and tough competition. About 400000 boys in high school, 25000 in college, and 1200 drafted annually. 600 major league spots, 1970 saw ~100 rookies reach the majors. Major league salaries average about 36000, with bonuses for top picks and potential World Series pay, while many players rely on multiple homes and postcareer ventures.
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John Cunniff
New York
Department of Labor
Harold Blitz
Labor Department
Harvard
Stanford Business
Oakland
Cincinnati Reds
Revenue sharing funds reach states and locals nationwide
Data from the Office of Revenue Sharing show more than 38,000 government units have benefited, totaling $8131 billion since 1972. State governments receive about one third, with New York $301 million, California $288.5 million, and other states listed.
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Federal Office of Revenue Sharing
Commerce Clearing House
New York
California
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Texas
Michigan
Ohio
Office of Revenue Sharing
Today in History for September 7, 1973
On this date in history notable events include Brazil declaring independence in 1822 and Elizabeth I’s birth in 1533. The list spans battles, dam construction, wartime raids, disarmament talks, and notable political and cultural milestones with birthdays for Elia Kazan and Peter Lawford.
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Associated Press
Brazil
Portugal
Elizabeth I
England
Borodino
Moscow
Marquis de Lafayette
John Adams
White House
Colorado River
Boulder Dam
Hoover Dam
London
United States
Britain
France
Soviet Union
South Vietnam
Ngo Dinh Diem
Africa
Nixon
Elia Kazan
Peter Lawford
Robert Frost
Liberty Bell Centered Hall Exposed to Tactile Ring Attempts
The Liberty Bell sits enshrined in the hall mute and cracked though anyone may touch it and attempt to ring it. The bell once drew protests from neighbors over its pealing sound yet remains a tangible focal point for visitors who can strike or tap it despite its damage.
World Almanac outlines film rating system changes
The World Almanac notes the Motion Picture Association of America now classifies about 500 films yearly. Ratings began for films after November 1, 1968, with four types: G general audiences, PG parental guidance suggested, R restricted, and X with no one under 17 admitted.
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Motion Picture Association of America
World Almanac
Boyle's Column by HAL BOYLE in New York AP
A parade of quips from Lance the avant grade painter draws mixed praise and sharp jabs from observers. Parents, patrons, teachers, and even a psychiatrist weigh in on his one man exhibit and the future of his art.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Lance
Maude
Baltimore
Grass grows greener across fence with more grass food
A quip notes the other side has more grass food offerings and asserts less waste here as a comparison. The remark frames preference for stronger green growth and implies greater expenditure on feed elsewhere.
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for Readers
The notice outlines rules for published letters including signature and address disclosure on request, a maximum length of 500 words, general interest content, and a ban on poor taste. It indicates retention of identifying details by the publication and criteria for acceptance.
Campaign for legislative pay raises and sessions in Texas
Texas voters on November 6 will decide Constitutional Amendment One backing a pay raise from 4800 to 15000 dollars plus session stipends and 186 day odd year sessions. Gov Briscoe and top officials lead 35 groups in support with Will Davis chairing the coalition and Phil Strickland as vice chair. The plan faces prior defeats in 1965 1968 1969 and 1972 and would trigger regular sessions every odd year and a 60 day even year session for budgeting.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Dolph Briscoe
Atty
John Hill
Bill Hobby
House
Price Daniel Jr
Will Davis
Phil Strickland
Dallas
Davis
Strickland
Texas Press Association
Hill
Daniel
Byron Tunnell
Texas Railroad Commission
Mack Wallace
Athens
Tunnell
Will
Tenneco of
Houston
Wallace
Briscoe
Criminal Justice Council
Oil, Gas and Transportation Regulatory Agency
John Connally
Ernest O. Thompson
Raymond 8
Williams
Burnie H. Williams
Department of Public Safety
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TEXAN
WATS
Welfare Department
James D. Cole
Greenville
Lorenzo D. Cole
Governor’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity
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Bill) Harding
State Board of Insurance
Kaufman
Harold D. Hollingsworth
James Arnold
Herman Jones
Austin State School
Joe G. Moore Jr
Office of Research
Texoma
Heart of Texas
Middle Rio Grande
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Coastal Bend
Alamo
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George Willeford
American Petrofina Company
Cosden Oil and Chemical Company
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Texas Intrastate Airlines
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