Life in Chile Returns to Normal After Coup
Santiago reports normal commerce and transport as military junta consolidates power. Radio denial of counterrevolution claims by exiled supporters. Concepcion and Punta Arenas show calm, with stores and schools reopening after a snowstorm. Vendors raise prices but move briskly. Military chiefs build temporary political base.
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Conception
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Concepcion
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Prison rodeo is unique in more ways than one
Huntsville Texas Prison Rodeo runs Sundays in October featuring convicts and inmate groups such as redshirts, with a midway of free world events, country western acts, and attractions like a prison cell photo booth, weightlifting, and art sales. Ticket info available via Rodeo Ticket Office, Huntsville, 77340.
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Riders Club Playday at Rodeo Arena
Riders Club presents a play day at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the rodeo arena. Events include barrel racing pole bending flag racing goat tying and other contests. Non members pay 75 cents per event and members 50 cents per event. Belt buckles awarded for top points. spectators admitted free.
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Governor Granted Budget Powers By Revision Panel
The Texas Constitutional Revision Commission voted 29 to 0 to designate the governor as chief planning officer and to empower him to ensure all agencies and boards adhere to their budgets. The provision would place responsibility for the proper execution and administration of the total state budget with the governor.
August Pecos traffic fines total $2610 report
Municipal Court data show drivers license law violations totaling $972.50 for August. Fines for unlicensed operation and not having a license on person amount to $765 and $162.50 respectively, with motorcycle license and unlicensed driver offenses adding $45 and $82.50. Stop sign violations reach $112.50, jail fines total $755, and alcohol charges dominate at $375 plus $175 for drunk in car. Judge W. O. Pigman reports total monies handled at $2,610.
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W. O. Pigman
Overcrowded Grades At Pecos Elementary Raise Board Debate
South Pecos Elementary first and third grades exceed Texas Education Agency recommendations, prompting talk of zone changes and potential name changes for Pecos system schools. Board delays immediate action, expects possible mid year withdrawals to ease stress, and approves modest raises for cafeteria staff and managers. Bus bids open with high offers from Calvary Baptist Church and Evening Optimist Club. A homestead exemption and tax contract matters are tabled for reconsideration. Next meeting set for October 11 at 5 30 p.m.
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Ray Whitley
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Whitley
Thomas Y Pickett
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Newell Newbill to speak to Pecos Barstow educators
Bob F. Newbill assistant director of public relations for the Texas State Teachers Association will address the Pecos Barstow educational association at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the high school. His topic is The Wonderful World of Travel and he notes membership in TSTA Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association and NEA. He started teaching at Wichita Falls High School after earning a BA from Midwestern University and is a native of Athens. For more information contact John Denison 1401 W Fourth St.
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John Denison
Fourth St
Dies y Seis parade marks Pecos festival weekend
Santa Rosa Catholic Church hosts Dies y Seis de Septembre in Pecos with a downtown parade featuring floats mariachis and charros on Saturday evening. Queen’s carnations at Santa Rosa school grounds at 8 p m with a dance by Mandie Sanchez and the Blue Notes. Admission six dollars a couple or two dollars fifty cents for women three dollars fifty cents for men. Mass Sunday at eleven thirty a m followed by a Spanish program and a free dance with EL Mariachi and another band.
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Area warm trend continues as rains soak Rio Grande Valley
West Texas remains warm and sunny with Pecos reaching 99 degrees and a 93 degree low. Forecasts call for more warm weather into the weekend as the Associated Press notes thunderstorms and heavy rains in the region.
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Rio Grande Valley
West Texas
Pecos
Associated Press
Maryland jury resumes secrecy amid graft probe
The special Maryland grand jury investigating alleged political corruption returns under unprecedented secrecy. U.S. marshals seal court corridors, barring reporters. indictments of local officers may be forthcoming.
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Federal Court House
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United States
Grand Jury
Spiro T. Agnew
Car Damaged in Hit and Run at School Parking Lot
Stephen Bradley Cross reports his late model auto was damaged by a hit and run while parked at the high school lot. He said he left the car during the junior varsity football game in Carlsbad and returned to find the left front fender damaged.
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Hackberry St
Cross
Carlsbad
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