Toll free number listed for Forum on Regulation telethon
Washington Rep. Richard C. White announced a toll free line for the Forum on Regulation telethon September 12 to 14. Dial 800-368-8050 from noon to 4 p.m. EDT to share views on federal regulation. The effort seeks broad regulatory reform and includes a National Committee of FOR with 120 members of Congress.
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Richard C. White
Texas
White
Congress
Agricultural Council of America
FOR
FDR
Executive Branch
CAP Pecos unit hosts fundraising dance for equipment
Civil Air Patrol in Pecos staged a fundraising dance at UMAC Hall on September 4 to raise money for radios patches and uniforms. Volunteers sold hot dogs chili dogs and pickles and gave away free drinks cakes doughnuts and pie donated by local merchants. Second Lt. Charles Wilson supervised the event and thanked businesses for five dollar donations and support from the United Mexican American Council. The CAP plans a bake sale and a fair booth, with the next meeting set for 7 p.m. next Monday.
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Pecos
UMAC
CAP
Charles Wilson
Texas study finds drivers sit lower raising eye height concerns
A Texas A&M University analysis shows 80 percent of compact cars and 73 percent of mid to large cars sit below the standard eye height used in no passing zone lengths and curve design. Wiley Cunagin notes current norms reduce sight distance and lane return time, urging change in specifications.
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Austin
Texas
Texas A&m University
Governor's Office of Traffic Safety
A&m
Wiley Cunagin
Market declines as Dow stalls after earlier gains
NYSE stocks edged lower with losers ahead of gainers 5 to 3 at midday. The Dow Jones average stood 2.94 points below the prior close at 904.80 while the composite index eased to 60.25 and the American Exchange market value index rose to 176.48 as volume slowed to 14.86 million shares.
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New York Stock Exchange
Dow
NYSE
American Stock Exchange Market
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Chicago
Odessa College Adds OpenEntry Diesel Mechanics Program
Odessa College introduces an open-entry diesel mechanics program starting Sept 18 allowing signup on any weekday with classes that follow Monday. Year round instruction replaces September through May only, with sessions 8 am to noon and 1 to 5 pm, five days a week. Students enroll per course and pay per sign up, with eight courses offered at $6 to $90 each, durations 1 to 14 weeks.
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Odessa
Odessa College
Diesel Mechanics
Billy Powell
Diesel Mechanics Department
Powell
Dick Tarter
Diesel mechanics open-entry program starts at Odessa College
Michael Wittenbrink of El Paso and Steve Williams of Odessa learn diesel basics as Odessa College launches an open-entry program starting Sept 18. The course offers year round weekday enrollment and a 1 1 2 year completion for 541 dollars, with eight specialized modules and options for college credit or a certificate.
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Michael Wittenbrink
el Paso
Steve Williams
Odessa
Odessa College
Cotton futures rise in midday trading across markets
Cotton futures No 2 advanced as strict low middling 11/16 inch spot cotton moved to 59.82 cents per pound in the 10 leading markets on the New York Cotton Exchange. Prices for nearby months Oct 62.60, Dec 64.98, and Mar 67.15 reflect higher values with midday gains of 50 cents to 1.35 per bale. Dow Jones stock averages show declines across all indices.
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New York Cotton Exchange
NEW York (Ap
Dow Jones
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Utilities
Pecos Police log reports vandalism and theft incidents
Public records detail incidents in Pecos: Eddie Daniels reports rear door damage at Pecos Insurance Co with possible pellet gun causing $110 damage. Also thefts include bicycle removal on Wyoming Street and unpaid fuel at Minit Mart. Multiple arrests for public intoxication and a burglary at J C Penney with watches stolen totaling $478.56. Nearby go-cart removal and a collision cite add to the list of police activity.
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Eddie Alexander Daniels
Iowa St
Pecos
Pecos Insurance Co
Carol Uranga
Wyoming St
AMF
Minit Mart
S. Cedar
Ortega George Matta
Franco Saenz Domingo
S. Peach
Jerry Allen Swain
J.C. Penney Co
S. Oak
Dufonte
Hamilton
Waltham
Benrus
Ladie Terry
S. Orange
Buster Mack Richardson
Odessa
Calendar of Pecos area events week schedule
Calendar lists local clubs meetings and events from Monday through Friday in Pecos and Balmorhea. Lions clubs Rotary and TA groups meet at Pecos venues. AA and TOPS provide support meetings. Austin Elementary PTA and Business Women host gatherings. Senior Citizens Center and exercise programs run daily.Alcoholics Anonymous and blood pressure testing offered with phone numbers for details.
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Lions Club
Pecos Inn
Amistad Lions Club
Lions den
Pecos AA
Alnon
S. Oak
Balmorhea
TOPS
Reeves Community Council
10Th St
Austin
Senior Citizens Center
S. Cedar
Bibly
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Hickory
Pecos Alcoholics Anonymous
S. Oak St
Oklahoma residents sentenced in Pecos for marijuana possession
Two Oklahoma residents were sentenced by U.S. District Judge William Sessions in Pecos after nonjury federal trials in July. Johnnie Hudson of Ardmore received four years in prison and a six year special parole term. The judge noted further terms may follow.
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Oklahoma
Pecos
William Sessions
U.S. District Court For
Western District of Texas
Johnnie Hudson
F. Street
Ardmore
Candidates Announced for 16th Sep Fiesta Winners
The Community Committee for the 16th of September Fiesta announced couples Marcelo and Antonia Jaquez and Tino and Lupe Acosta as candidates for Mr. and Mrs. 16th of September. Ballot boxes will be at Teller Popular Thriftway Hill's Thriftway and C R Anthony Co with ballots cast through Sept 15. The winners are to be announced at Saragosa Park at 7 30 p.m. Ballots remain on bond until designation.
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Marcelo
Antonia Jaquez
Tino
Lupe Acosta
Teller Popular Thriftway
Hill’s Thriftway
C.R. Anthony Co
Saragosa Park
Burglary and Hubcap Thefts Reported in Pecos
Reeves County Sheriff Raul Florez said his office is investigating a burglary of a pickup and the theft of a tool box and fishing gear worth 120 dollars from a Duval parking lot in Pecos. James Lamb of Pecos reported hub caps stolen from a 1977 automobile, valued at 125 dollars. The reports were filed at 9 a.m. Sunday.
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Reeves County
Raul Florez
Duval
Pecos
Tommy Aguilar
James Lamb
Sheriff's Department
Off-campus archaeology course offered at Pecos High
Dr Gordon Bronitsky of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin will teach a three hour undergraduate Introduction to Archaeology course today at 6 p.m. in Pecos High School Room 25, with late registration open at the first class meeting. The article also mentions Savannah as the United States' oldest planned city founded in 1733 by Gen James Oglethorpe.
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Permian Basin
Pecos
Gordon Bronitsky
UTPB
Pecos High School
United States
Savannah
James Oglethorpe
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