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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1977
Page
1
Senate leaders move to halt a filibuster on a natural gas pricing bill and push for a vote on a compromise. President Carter suggested a veto if the measure removes price controls, as Panama Canal treaty talks and TV coverage debates unfold, with Bank regulator hearings on Bert Lance’s banking issues adding to the week’s agenda.
The major element of President Carter's energy program would see federal controls on natural gas. If cloture is approved it would end the filibuster and limit further debate to 100 hours. Sen. Henry M. Jackson is expected to push for Senate approval of a compromise between Carter's plan and an industry proposal lifting controls.
Los Angeles won a 55 to 39 decision by the USOC to represent the United States before the IOC for the 1984 Summer Games. The bid emphasizes existing facilities at the Memorial Coliseum and Rose Bowl, with a $33.5 million capital outlay and $183.5 million total expenditures versus New York’s deficit plan. The IOC will decide in May in Athens.
Pecos resident David Bohannon was elected President of the Texas Association of Directors and Supervisors of Occupational Education and Technology for 1977 78 at the association meeting held after a three day State In Service workshop in Irving Texas September 13 15 1977. Other officers include Vice President Ed Buie from Huntsville and board members W D Perkins Jimmy Davee Herman Peace Bobby Brown Nolan Alders Will Mashburn Edwin E Smith Benton Brockette Barbara Wofford Billy Spannagle M S Degaish Wesley Van Matre Jr.
Ray Boutter, longtime Pecos native and current general manager of Gibson's Discount Store in Midland, spoke at Midland Trade Schools Retail Sales Class graduation banquet. His talk titled The World's Most Powerful Person highlighted Boutter's 22 years in retailing and noted past work from janitor in Pecos to manager trainee, Army service, and future speaking engagements in Kermit Lubbock and Oklahoma City.
College Station forecasts say cattle prices will firm in late 1977 and rise through 1978. Lead Texas Agricultural Extension Service livestock economist Dr Ed Uvacek projects 5.5 to 5.8 million fed cattle marketed in Q4 1977, the year's low level, while lower feeder cattle supplies should lift prices above last fall at Amarillo.
A Houston policeman in the Campos Torres case testifies that the officers only wanted to talk after arrest as the prisoner’s body was found in Buffalo Bayou. Dismissed officers Terry Denson and Stephen Orlando are charged with murder. testimony covers alleged beating and pushing into the bayou.
Pecos meeting at Ben's Spanish Inn features Joe A. Hubenak, candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture, urging support for farmers and ranchers amid rising costs. He cites a 2013 loss of growers and foresees energy crops for farm machinery by 2000, while detailing his roots in Brazoria County and long legislative record.
Former Gov. John Connally argues government interference in health care could lead to nationalized medicine. He criticizes the Hospital Cost Containment Act for strict hospital price controls while commending Baylor College of Medicine and Methodist Hospital for dedicating a $35 million Nareosensory Center. He recalls advances since 1950 and praises private donations supporting the center.
Sheriff Elgin Jones and Texas Ranger Joe Coleman seized a marijuana cache weighing 1,029 pounds found seven miles northwest of Mentone beside an oil lease road. The 28 sacks held 15 to 16 bricks each. Tracks led to the site and officials questioned three suspects as the investigation continues.
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