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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1976
Page
2
The article describes Geocor II technology aiding doodlebugging in Pecos with a self contained truck able to digitize analog signals, multiplex them on two wires, and process data overnight into a finished earth image, reducing need for Midland or Dallas processing and speeding results.
New York stocks opened with mixed prices after last week’s strong advance as the Dow slipped 0.41 to 988.70 by noon. The NYSE composite held at 55.65 while the American market edged up to 102.66. volume was 6.03 million shares in two hours amid sparse fresh economic news. Cotton futures rose on general commodity strength, with Midday prices up 4.75 to 6.50 a bale, and cattle and hog markets in Fort Worth and Amarillo showing varied movements across slaughter and feeder categories.
Police report multiple thefts and vandalism incidents. CB radios and a tape player were stolen from vehicles parked near the American Motel and a high school lot, with values listed up to 212 dollars. A burglar stole cash from Dan Daniels Record Shop after breaking a window. A vandal dumped paint at 901 S Oak, and a vehicle was found abandoned after a suspected theft. A firearm was briefly displayed during a family disturbance, but no charges were filed.
MONAHANS The Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission will consider a $28,252 grant request from DA-elect Walter Homncomb to establish and staff an Assistant District Attorney's office in Monahans while keeping the main office in Pecos. The decision follows the regular Odessa meeting.
Death notices for G K Tate of Adeline and Pecos resident Herculano Aguirre killed in a traffic crash near Toyahvale are listed along with graveside services for Roy Wesley Moore of Odessa and Beulah Harris of Pecos. Ila Mae Bowlin, 60, dies at home. extensive funeral arrangements and survivors detailed.
The Federal Trade Commission announces a nonpublic inquiry into the nursing home sector focusing on interstate commerce issues. It will examine patient money handling, mandatory purchases from homes or designated suppliers, contract disclaimers, and possible misleading sales practices while not evaluating overall care quality. The investigation duration was not specified.
Tanzania asks Henry Kissinger to start a diplomatic shuttle in Africa to ease the racial conflict in southern Africa. The message from President Nyerere reached Kissinger in Paris ahead of his Zurich talks with South Africa's Vorster. Nyerere's invitation, though not speaking for other leaders, signals regional influence and a possible early start.
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