Mexican Independence Festivities at Santa Rosa Hall
Fray Dante Leoni heralds Fiestas Patrias marking Hidalgo's 1810 cry with flag ceremonies and dances. Community events include speeches on independence, coronation by Mayor Schmidt, and games for church groups. Festivities run Friday to Sunday with a Sunday high mass for revolution heroes.
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Dante JA
Leoni
Santa Rosa Catholic Hall
Hidalgo
E. W. Schmidt
Fort Stockton
U S wheat sale to Communist China noted by A S D
The Agriculture Department said export registrations show about 15 million bushels of U S wheat designated for delivery to China under a special export program. The release cautioned that sales may occur through third parties and subsidies apply to exporters, while prices hover around 1 65 per bushel for an estimated value near 25 million dollars.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
China
Department
Export Marketing Service
U. S
Coina
Ment
Butz
Iculture
Reese
Exwa
Soviet Union
Indians end two hour BIA office takeover in Pawnee
A peaceful two hour occupation of the BIA office in Pawnee Okla ended with promises of federal action. John Trudall and 39 other Oklahoma Indians sought justice for Indian students excluded from classrooms over hair length and dress codes. They demanded investigation of Johnson O Malley funds and the resignation of local agent Jim Hale. Washington officials promised to scrutinize funds and arrange a leave of absence for Hale while pledging further investigations. The group left after negotiations with George Scott Sid Carney James Hena Cal Papuyo and others present.
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Pawnee
Okla
Bureau of Indian Affairs
BIA
Washington
Oklahoma
Overton James
John Trudall
Justice Department
Marland
Oklo
Trudall
Johnson O’ Malley
Jim Hale
Hale
Washington Bia
George Scott
Holdenville
James Hena
Tesu
Bombers Strike North Vietnam Near DMZ As Saigon Marines Fight
About 56 U S B 52 bombers attacked targets from Dong Hoi to near Quang Tri City dropping over 1 160 tons of bombs in support of South Vietnamese marines fighting at Quang Tri City and along the DMZ. Saigon said 103 North Vietnamese were killed and 45 bodies found from air strikes. Eight South Vietnamese troops were reported killed and 28 wounded.
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Saigon
Demilitarized Zone
Quang Tri
Dong Hoi
Quang Tri City
Dmz
Pecos hosts police meeting with Texas Ranger speaker
Pecos police department hosted a 7 p m gathering of the Pecos Bay Area Law Enforcement Officers Association with guests including Texas Ranger Captain Jim Riddle of Midland. Speakers were Gene Martin host, Commissioner Carl McGee welcomed attendees, and deputies and officers from Reeves County, Midland, Odessa College, Alpine border patrol, and Fort Davis were honored for service. Coush...
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Texas Ranger
Jim Riddle
Midland
Sperker
Nic Bay Beach Area Law Enforcement Officers Association
Pecos
Gene Martin
Carl McGee
Reeves County Sheriff’s
Gary Ingram
Fred Joha>s
Midland Police Department
Oliver Nortmarken
Odessa College
Che’ Wilson
Alpine Border Patrolman
Wilbur Medley
Fort Davis
Lavelma Maan
Austin Cozart
Seal Department
Fred Johnson
Tel (Lecer
Exas
Ain Jiscuss Law Enforcement Og
Gene Idagh
Johnson and Riddle Ee
Nig Area Lawmien
Eight Pecos residents charged with marijuana possession near Barstow
At Sullivan Bridge Road five miles north of Barstow police arrested eight Pecos residents aged 11 to 21 after a large quantity of suspected marijuana was seized. Bonds were set at 5006 each with one suspect still at large. Bruce Griffith posted bond by noon Monday. Investigators also probe a blast at the Airbase area that damaged two apartment blocks. no injuries reported. The explosion occurred around 6 50 p m on a sidewalk between Airbase Apartments 81 and 82, leaving a circular hole and shattered windows. Witnesses saw black smoke. police suspect a short black powder fuse caused the blast.
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Pecos
Ward
Barstow
Sullivan Bridge
Dulce N. Hernandez Jr
Ernest Marquez
Ruben Carrasc
Julian Alvarez
Bruce Griffith
Diana Sanchez
Larry Gonzales
Ward County Sneiff
le Group
C. W. Ross
Jim Wilson
First City
Apt. 81-D
Glenn Vandiver
Gene Martin
Air Base
Eight year old injured in West Seventh Street bike collision
John William Weinacht eight of 602 South Hackberry Street sustained a broken left forearm in a bicycle car crash on West Seventh Street about 3 50 p m Wednesday. Curtis Hagier driver said the boy rode from an alley on the south side into his path. Weinacht was taken to a hospital by private car, treated and released and is back in school.
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John William Weinacht
S. Hackberry St
West Seventh
Curtis Lee Hagier
Jim Wilson
Nord
Marks
Weinacht
Charles Weinacht
Governor allows use of official plane for vacations
Governor Preston Smith said it is acceptable to use the state airplane for vacation trips, arguing he works even while fishing. He defended a Colorado trip by noting he carried folders with boards and possible appointments, stating it was state business. He also confirmed he did fish during the trip.
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Austin
Tex
Preston Smith
Colorado
Smith
Few Are Chosen Echoes Matthew 22 14 Motto
A biblical verse from Matthew 22 14 proclaims that many are called but few are chosen, highlighting selective divine likelihood. The saying emphasizes the contrast between invitation and selection within spiritual paths.
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Matthew
City OKs trash cans and retirements in Pecos council
City Council approves 24 Impact Advertising Co of Shreveport trash receptacles to be placed downtown Pecos with ownership to transfer to the city after two years. Receptacles will carry ads on a paid basis and be serviced by city trucks. Two city employees retire this month Tomas Sosa Seggovia and LaVelma Mann receive recognition. Municipal Court jury fees set at five dollars per appearance. Tax adjustments for Earnestine Inc and Haliburton Co approved after clerical errors. Tax protest by Mrs Price discussed. Board of Equalization to consider July adjustments. Bills totaling 27 309.98 approved for August. golf shop counters materials bill approved. Attending officials listed.
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Pecos
Impact Advertising Co
Shreveport
City of
Impact
Tomas Sosa Seggovia
LaVelma A. Mann
Earnestine’s, Inc
Haliburton Company
Price
Cowan St
Board of Equalization
Chamber honors Pecos radiator glass expansion
Wayne Davis owner of Pecos Valley Radiator and Glass received a Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Recognition after a Tuesday board meeting. The expansion added about 1400 square feet for glass installation auto glass windshield work and radiator services. The firm now stocks more plate glass and windshields and employs three or four full time workers. Woody Ivy chaired the presentation for the chamber’s Industrial Development Division.
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Pecos Valley
Pecos
Wayne Davis
Pecos Rea.dent
Chamber
Woody, Ivy
Davis
Fort Worth lawmaker plans no fault auto insurance bill
State Rep. Gibson Lewis of Fort Worth says he intends to introduce a no fault auto insurance bill next week if no other legislator does so. He believes it could lower rates and is ready to proceed, noting others have pursued similar measures with positive results.
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Fort Worth
Gibson Lewis
Catholic War Veterans Meet Set With Nominations
A Catholic War Veterans gathering is scheduled for Thursday. Commander Joe Morales will call for nominations for all offices. All members are urged to attend. A discussion on starting a state guard in Pecos will occur. The Odessa state guard commander and SFC Taspia from the National Guard are invited.
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Joe Morales
Pecos
Odessa
S.F.C. Taspia
National Guard
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