Progress and prospects in Pecos since 1952
A retrospective look at Pecos from 1952 to 1972 highlights substantial growth in schools with 245 teachers, nine schools and 4335 pupils, a modern vocational school, and expanded music and cafeteria offerings. Population estimates range between 12,000 and 15,000, while bank deposits soared from 8.02 million to 37.78 million, aided by Pecos Savings and Loan. The rail service decline contrasts with optimism in education and finance.
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Pecos
Local postal woes spark Pecos to Dallas travel critique
Alton Hughes laments slow mail service between Pecos and Dallas noting same day or overnight delivery would arrive earlier by truck or alternative routes while freight trains remain, and calls for federal action from Washington as residents vent at inefficient postmarking practices and lack of Pecos reference.
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Dallas
Pecos
Washington
Editorial Skyjack Pact Faces World Cabinet Clash
Nations gather in Washington under ICAO to draft an anti hijacking accord. Canada and the United States push to deny air service to states failing to punish hijackers, while the Soviet Union opposes quick consensus. Transportation Secretary Volpe notes progress, with U S and Canada urging action despite sovereignty concerns. Airlines move to inspect carry on luggage as a practical hijack prevention step.
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Washington
International Civil Aviation Organization
ICAO
Canada
United States
Soviet Union
John Volpe
Algiers
Cuba
Montreal
Trans World
American Air Lines
Paper mills clean up pollution despite past reputation
The pulp and paper industry, once a prime polluter known for foul odors and sludge, is now leading in cleanup efforts. The Council on Economic Priorities cites significant investments and production adjustments totaling about 840 million dollars, with potential for near full pollution control by 1975 if trends continue.
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Nyone
Council On Economic Priorities
Council
Planes and growth collide with Dallas Love Field homes
A 14 year old Texas boy and neighborhood noise from large planes drive a debate on airport expansion. Residents near Love Field sue over noise and air space loss while Dallas shifts policy, rezones land, and buys homes to mitigate impact. The piece tracks how airports spur land booms yet displace residents, with legal clashes and shifting city attitude.
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Roberte
Ford Associated Press
Dallas
Los Angeles International
State Supreme Court
Dallas- Fort Worth
Love Field
Fellow
FHA
Thank You Note To Mrs Marjorie Farley
A brief 1972 thank you message from NEA, Inc. expresses gratitude to Mrs Marjorie A Farley of Fargo North Dakota for assistance or support acknowledged in a published notice.
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Marjorie A. Farley Fargo
N. Cek
Boyle's column turns 29 years on the job
HAL BOYLE recalls starting his column during World War II inspired by Ernie Pyle, counting down 836 days to retirement, reflecting on war, travel, human nature, and the changing landscape of journalism while humorously lamenting the tasks ahead and the drift of money and advice in society.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Washington, D.C
Salerno
Italy
Ernie Pyle
Ernie
Associated Press
Hercules
Human Interest
Will Rogers
Augean
Oldest El Camino Real Route Traces Santa Fe to Chihuahua
The El Camino Real, billed as the oldest road in the United States, linked Santa Fe New Mexico with Chihuahua Mexico. It began serving travelers in 1581 and today corresponds to U S highway 85, showcasing its enduring historic route.
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United States
Santa Fe
N.M
Chihuahua
Mexico
Texans face 1972 draft cut off at 95 and 75
State Director Col. Melvin N. Glantz says the 95 lottery number governs non volunteer inductions for the rest of 1972 with a September cutoff at 75. About 1,100 Texans are projected to be drafted in October through December as the DoD requests 15,900 nationwide. Induction orders target birth year 1952 and those who lost a deferment in 1972. Dam hearing postponed on Nueces River reservoir sites with Texas officials weighing A&M and Choke Canyon options amid water-right questions from the Nueces River Authority.
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Selective Service
Melvin N. Glantz
Department of Defense
Glantz
Texas Water Rights Commission
Nueces River
TWC
Otha Dent
A&m
Choke Canyon
Corpus Christi
K&m
Calallen
Nueces River Authority
Frio River
Three Rivers
Federal Bureau of Reclamation
This Day in History 1972 Highlights Major Events
On Sept 13 1788 the Constitutional Convention authorized the first national election in the United States. Other notes include 1759 British victory at Plains of Abraham, 1814 Francis Scott Key at Ft McHenry, 1943 Chiang Kai-shek elected president, 1954 Edmund Muskie elected Maine governor, 1955 Soviet relations, 1960 Nixon on Kennedy’s Catholic faith, and Attica prison riot aftermath a year prior. Claudette Colbert birthday listed.
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Associated Press
United States
Plains of Abraham
Quebec
Francis Scott Key
Ft. McHenry
Baltimore
Salient Quiz Q A Pairs From HistoricalFAQ
A set of trivia questions and short answers covers planets moons labor history holidays name origins animal anatomy and scallop cuisine. Answers cite Jupiter Printers Britain German front legs water to wine and the adductor muscle as the edible part.
West German pollution blamed on industry and traffic
A Federal Science Ministry commission reports West Germany releases 339 million tons of sulphur dioxide and 4.5 million tons of carbon monoxide into the air annually. Eight million tons of inorganic salts enter waterways. Sulphur dioxide from power stations and heating. 80 percent of carbon monoxide from traffic. Water pollution blamed on chemical and mining firms.
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Bonn
Germany
Federal
Science Ministry
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for Readers
The publication invites letters bearing the writer’s signature and address, which may be withheld on request, with a maximum length of 500 words, requiring general interest content, and a ban on letters in poor taste.
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By Alton Hughes
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Pat Purvis
South Cedar Street
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NEA, Inc
Boyle
Albany
Suez Canal
New York State
Attica
Claudette Colbert
Alexander Pope
Jupiter
Philadelphia
Britain
Golda
Jesus
Dick Turner
WEA, Inc
TM. Reg
Pat
Pop
Thanx
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