Reeves County Minutes Reveal Early Court History and Quirks
The Reeves County Commissioners Court first met January 12, 1885 in a rented room behind the McGehee building with officers including R.L. Harrell as judge and E.A. McGehee as clerk. Over the year there were resignations, rent hikes, a rough Rubén Richards, a first janitor’s supplies purchase, and a contentious inquiry into Henry Yearger’s death.
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Commissioners Court
Reeves County
Reeves County Commissioners Court
McGehee
R.L. Harrell
E.A. McGehee
R.D. Gage
J.T. Morris
J.C. Davis
J.K. Harrington
P.S. Elkins
J.d.smith
J.M. Brown
Ruben Richards
PS. Elkins
Henry Yearger
Toyah
Hilliard
Yearger
Pecos City Moves and Court Actions in 1885
In 1885 the Commissioners Court discussed moving the county seat from Pecos City but took no action. The town was incorporated on June 1 1885 after a petition on May 15 and moved to its current location later that year, finalizing in 1903. A contempt fine against Commissioner Calahan was voided the next day. Western Union and T P Railroad protested, valuations upheld after denial of an extension.
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Sioners
Pecos City
Pecos
Commissioners Court
A.W. Calahan
Western Union
T&p Railroad
T&p
Arms race shifts as U S aims to boost nuclear warhead power
The United States plans to increase accuracy and destructive force of its nuclear arsenal within five to ten years as Moscow develops improved warheads and delivery systems. U S spy satellites monitor Russia but cannot probe labs for MIRV tech, while SALT limits quantity not quality, leaving the Soviet edge in numbers. Critics warn Russia could catch up, prompting renewed push on MIRV and next generation weapons including carrier and submarine missiles.
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United States
Soviet Union
America
Nixon
Defense Department
Pentagon
U.S
Russia
Sen
Henry M. Jackson
Dwash
Adm
Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr
Naval Operations
Congress
Jane’s Fighting Ships
U.S. Navy
SALT limits and nuclear arsenal comparisons
The article compares U S and Soviet forces under SALT terms, noting Polaris and Poseidon missiles, submarine missile forces, and the impact of MIRV warheads. It cites a State Department white paper saying warhead numbers are not decisive, as both sides could still reach thousands of targets in a warning nuclear strike.
Boyle's Column highlights quirks and curiosities
New York AP column notes readers mail helps a columnist, cites ancient emperors muffling bad news with gold plugs, traces steel strip origins to hoop skirts around 1859, and shares short, varied curiosities. Includes quotes on character, luck, and odd numbers with brief facts about popcorn and penguin-like ears.
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Hal Boyle
New York
America
Rpruce Barton
Antarctic
South Africa
Canada
Future of the Olympics after Munich killings
The article reflects on the Olympic movement's troubled history from its Greek origins to 20th century revival. It argues drastic reforms are needed to restore peace and sportsmanship, warns against turning the Games into an armed camp, and notes calls to cancel the Games as too political and dangerous. It cites concerns over Middle East violence and political manipulation threatening Olympic ideals.
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Syria
Egypt
Libya
Lebanon
U.S
UN Security Council
Israel
Munich
West Germany
Golda Meir
Russia
Red China
George Bush
Council
Bush
Middle East
Greece
Leuator
Mike Mansfield
QUICK QUIZ PACKED FACTOID Q A
A rapid Q A series covers topics from isinglass to rug origins to name Edward meaning guardian of happiness and baseball park enclosure dates. It notes 1862 Union Grounds as earliest enclosed ball park and identifies flageolet as a high light wood wind instrument with a soft tone.
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Edward
Union Grounds
Brooklyn
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for Readers
The notice outlines submission rules for letters to the editor including signature and address withholding on request, a maximum length of 500 words, general interest topics, and a prohibition on poor taste content. It informs readers how to participate and what the publication will consider.
Nixon Support Thin But Broad In 1968 Analysis
Bruce Biossat argues Nixon’s support is broad yet shallow across voters, noting historical contrasts with Johnson and Goldwater. He cites Michigan polls from 1961 and delegate surveys from 1968, suggesting thin backing can still yield a decisive win if not limited by narrow margins.
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Washington
Nea
Nixon
George McGovern
Lyndon Johnson
GOP
Barry Goldwater
Johnson
Goldwater
Richard Nixon
Chicago
John F. Kennedy
University of Michigan
Survey Research Center
Kennedy
Center
Mr. Nixon
Miami Beach
Rockefeller
Reagan
On This Date In History September Nineteen Seventy Two
On this date in 1881 President Garfield died of wounds from an assassin. Other notes include Revere advertising artificial teeth in 1768, Saratoga battle in 1777, Versailles fall in 1876, Mickey Mouse debut in 1928, Hauptmann arrest in 1934, Peron ouster in 1955, and Beulah threat ten years ago. Birthdays feature C E Morton, Joe Pasternak, William Golding, Irvin Westheimer. Henry Ford produced 1909 Model T with black color only.
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Associated Press
James A. Garfield
Baltimore
Paul Revere
Boston Gazette
Saratoga
N.Y
Versailles
Mickey Mouse
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
New York
Charles Lindbergh
Juan Peron
Argentina
China
Gulf Coast
Beulah
U.N
Thant
World Organization
Rogers C.E. Morton
Joe Pasternak
William Golding
Irvin F. Westheimer
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Mr. Richards
Commis
By Alton Hughes
Soviets
U.S. State Department
West Third St
Cleveland
Ohio
Boyle
Pecos Enterprise
Joe Bradley
Pat Purvis
South Cedar Street
Texas
Labor
Press Association
Russian
Mongolia
Bruce Biossat
By Bruce Biossat
Henry Ford
By Gill Fox
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