Mystery of Powell shoebox fortune continues
The Powell investigation into a 950000 dollar shoebox fortune lingers as three grand juries sort evidence. Federal and state investigators seek answers to how Powell amassed a multi million dollar estate while his political machine faced scrutiny.
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Powell
Michael Robinson
Associated Press
Springfield
Ill
Paul Powell
Illinois
Statehouse
Chicago
Richard J. Daley
St. Nicholas Hotel
Illinois House
William J. Scott
Plain Plains man jailed for forgery and passing check
Johnny R. Quick, 40, formerly of Plains Mississippi now living in Pecos, was convicted in 143rd District Court by a jury of three women and nine men of forging and passing a check drawn on Webb Truck Brokerage for 150 dollars. He received a five year term.
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Johnny R. Quick
143Rd District Court
Quick
Plains
Miss
Pecos
Webb
Iva Mawhiney
The
American Motor Inn
Bill Wheeler
Carlsbad
N. M
Claude Webb
Pharr
Harold Elder
First National Bank
Mawhiney
Wheeler
Hamilton
Roddy Harrison
Fred Chandler Sr
Elder
Chandler
J. H. Starley
Starley
Recreation center urged for Pecos teens
Albert Alvarez, a clerk at Anthony's, says Pecos needs a recreation center. He notes teens spent summers at the Record Shop or bus station and believes they'd use a YMCA type facility.
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Albert Alvarez
Anthony’s
YMCA
Pecos High students discuss bonfire plans
The Student Council met to choose dates for the annual bonfire before the Friday game. Possible bonfire dates are Oct 8 in Monahans, Nov 5 in Ector, and Nov 12 in Andrews. Homecoming is set for Oct 22 when the Eagles host the Kermit Yellowjackets. Attendees included Roger Newcomb and many peers.
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Pecos High School
Roger Newcomb
Monahans
Ector
Andrews
Eagles
Kermit Yellowjackets
Newcomb
IRS targets Osorio and RIC in tax and bankruptcy actions
The IRS seeks $54,973 from John Osorio and his wife and $90,290 from Osorio Palmer and their spouses as creditors of RIC International. Writs target the RIC trustee and a former Austin partner for taxes tied to funds from RIC assets. The SEC says RIC and Osorio funded stock pledges to back loans, aiding National Bankers Life Insurance.
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Powell
William Glenn
Secretary of State
Glenn
Vienna
Little
Egypt
Illinois
Dallas
APO
Internal Revenue Service
John Osorio
maDalas Company
IRS
RIC International Industries, Inc
Osorio
Houston
Frank Sharp
RIC International
John L. King
Austin
E. Eugene Calmer
Federal Bankruptcy Court
RIC
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
National Bankers Life Insurance Co
U.S. District Court
Sarah T. Hughes
Texas Atto
Palmer
Fees
Summer Ends in Parts of Northwest Texas as Cold Front Moves In
The Associated Press notes autumn approaches with a cold air surge into the Texas Panhandle and the Central Rockies sending wintry winds across the Great Plains. Forecasters anticipate light rain in Northwest Texas while coastal plains and areas from Austin to College Station report showers. Readings near dawn show 50 degrees at Dalhart with highs in the 70s to 80 in El Paso as skies vary from partly cloudy to clear across the state.
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Associated Press
Texas
Texas Panhandle
Central Rockies
Great Plains States
Austin
College Station
South
East Texas
Lone Star State
Dalhart
Key Club Plans Community Projects And Fundraising
The Kiwanis Club's Key Club plans several community projects. The initial effort is a Balmorhea to Pecos bike ride with sponsors paying per mile. On Oct 2 the club will take over the KIU Radio station to sell ads, with proceeds to benefit the Key Club.
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Kiwanis Club
Balmorhea
Pecos
Key Club
KIU
Texas TEA officials review Pecos CISD for civil rights compliance
Two representatives from the Texas Education Agency visit Pecos Barstow Consolidated ISD in Pecos to assess compliance with a federal court order arising from Civil Action 5281. The review focuses on student assignments, school boundaries, transportation, activities, faculty, curriculum, and programs for the disadvantaged.
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Gilbert Conoley
Frank Contreras
Texas Education Arena
Austin
Pecos
Pecos- Barstow Consolidated Independent
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Hugo Black
Conoley
Ray ‘Ray Whitley
Pecos -Barstow
CSD
Texas Education Agency
Frank Contreras Center
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Seymour Emalfard
Highland Park
Chicago Downs
Harry S. Truman
John F. Kennedy
Truman
Rochester
Minn
Mayon Clinic
Ward
Internal Revenue
Marge Hensey
Pecus Police
Armstrong
John Coats
Hector Valeriano
Berle
Pauline Maxey
Missouri
el Paso
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