Stock market mixed as Dow holds at 868 point level
New York stocks edged lower from an early advance with the Dow up briefly but steadying at 868.16 by noon. Ramada Inns slid after announcing a Atlantic City casino plan, while NYSE volume reached 13.45 million shares as the dollar rose on trade deficit news. Cotton futures rose midday with higher prices across the board.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Ramada Inns
Atlantic City
N.J
NYSE
American Stock Exchange
New York Cotton Exchange
Parents may preview school films at Region 18 center
Region 18 Education Service Center in Midland will host a one day film preview session for parents and interested adults on October 27 from 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m at La Force Boulevard Midland Regional Air Terminal. Request previews at least ten days in advance by contacting Mrs Vera Smith at 563 2380 with the film title and arrival time.
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Region 18
Education Service Center
la Force Blvd
Midland Regional Air Terminal
Vera Smith
Republicans plan booth at Reeves County Fall Fair
Reeves County Republicans will set up a booth at the Fall Fair from October 12 to 14. Information on Senator John Tower, Bill Clements, and Mike Giere will be available. Democrats for Clements in Reeves County will assist, with volunteers invited by GOP leaders Ronny Bowles and Pat Ethridge and county chairs Nita Armstrong and Mrs John Lewis.
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Reeves County
John Tower
Bill Clements
Mike Giere
Clements
Ronny Bowles
Nita Armstrong
John Lewis
Pat Ethridge
Dollar weakens in Europe amid awaited US deficit data
In London the dollar slid across European markets while Tokyo saw a slight rise ahead of the August US trade deficit release. A London dealer described sentiment as nervous. Gold traded vigorously with hedgers buying as bullion prices hovered around $217.15 in London and $217.125 in Zurich. Dow Jones indexes showed mixed early gains with Industrials at 872.14, Transports 246.20, Utilities 106.56, and the overall Stocks at 302.59.
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London
Europe
Tokyo
U.S
Zurich
DOW Jones New York
Dow Jones
A.m
Indus
Lone Star Chili Championship Opens in Odessa This Weekend
The Texas Chili Society event begins Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Permian Basin Exposition and Fair. Fort Worths Millsaps Muleskinners, Houstons Chili Lee Corp, Sans Angelo Bearded Bad Men, and Odessas Fire on the Mountain Chili Gang compete for top prizes totaling $17,500 with judges C. V. Wood, Jo Ann Dru, Frank Lovering, and Roy Nakayama.
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Odessa
California
Texas
Tropico
C.V. Wood
Jo Ann Dru
Frank Lovering
Roy Nakayama
Permian Basin Oil Show Opens Oct 18 in Odessa
The Permian Basin Oil Show starts 10 a.m. Wednesday Oct 18 at the Ector County Coliseum complex for a four day run. Exhibitors fill space as hotels run short with visitors seeking rooms in Odessa Midland Big Spring Hobbs N M San Angelo. The first two days Oct 18 19 are closed to nonindustry guests, a parade is planned Oct 20, followed by dedication ceremonies and a public show day Oct 21 with a barbecue at 5 p.m. Tickets are available through the Chuck Wagon Gang office or by mail.
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Permian Basin
Ector County Coliseum
Jay Alvey
Alvey
Odessa
Midland
Big Spring
Hobbs
N.M
San Angelo
Oil Show
Chuck Wagon Gang
Balmorhea News Social Evenings and Homecoming Plans
Balmorhea hosts a Saturday dance for about 60 guests at the Nelson Lethco home. Marjorie Chandler of Pecos plans a Christmas card display at the Senior Citizens Center. Rain totals reach six inches in town and 7.48 toward the mountains as the reservoir fills and spillway risks rise. Junior and Senior Aptitude tests are set for tomorrow. Balmorhea High schedules the 1978 79 homecoming for Friday Oct 6 with a football game against Fort Davis at 8 pm and a post game dance at the Country Club. Queen contestants are Anna Jasso Delores Carrasco Mary Ann Scripp and Stella Ornelas. Junior class runs a concession. EMS meets at the school cafeteria tonight. 18 members, calls for more. C T Gray and crew on duty this week with Gilbert and Markham taking over after Friday.
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Balmorhea
Fort Davis
Anna Jasso
Delores Carrasco
Mary Ann Scripp
Stella Ornelas
C.T. Gray
Mrs. Gilbert
Mr. Markham
Drive for foreign sales to boost Made in U.S.A exports
Washington reports a government push to encourage foreigners to buy U S products amid a $26.5 billion annual trade deficit driven largely by oil imports. The deficit shows inflation pressure and a weaker dollar, though Japan and Germany run large surpluses. President Carter unveiled initial steps to spur U S businesses to market abroad.
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Washington
United States
U.S.A
Carter
U.S
Community Event Schedule for Pecos Area September 1978
Local calendar lists weekly gatherings at Pecos Inn Lions Club Rotary Club and Senior Citizens Center. Includes Amistad Lions Club meetings, TOPS 259 Reeves Community Council, Downtown Lions Club at Holiday Inn, and Pecos Alcoholics Anonymous with contact numbers.
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Lions Club
Pecos Inn
Amistad Lions Club
Lions den
Pecos AA
Alnon
S. Oak
Balmorhea
TOPS
Reeves Community Council
10Th St
Downtown Lions Club
Senior Citizens Center
Ambulance calls and transfer reported by Pecos service
The Report says Samuel Smith of 521 S Elm St sought help at 4 22 yesterday. Mrs Cal Whitlow of 411 S Alamo St called at 7 24 last night for an ambulance when a man appeared unconscious. A patient was transferred under emergency conditions to an Odessa hospital at 5 29 this morning.
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Samuel Smith
S. Elm St
Pecos
Cal Whitlow
S. Alamo St
Odessa
Flag football games rescheduled across the week
Inclement weather postponed last night’s flag football games. Thursday will keep the regular schedule, with Saturday featuring boys’ games as planned. Matches include Martinez Construction Co. with Rediger’s Pharmacy at 4 p.m. on field one, Dorr and Dycus vs Pecos Enterprise at field two, Barstow vs Gibsons at 7 p.m., Buckshots vs Popular Thriftway, Pizza Hut vs Hector’s Chevron USA at 9 p.m., Pecos Nursing Home vs Gibson’s at 7 p.m., and Sunday Oct 1 Pecos Savings and Loan vs Barstow at 8 p.m. followed by Buckshots vs Hector’s Chevron USA.
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Martinez Construction Co
Rediger's Pharmacy
Dorr and
Dycus
Pecos Enterprise
Barstow
Gibsons
Buckshots
Thriftway
Pizza Hut
Hector
Chevron USA
Pecos Nursing Home
Gibson's
Pecos Savings and Loan
Higher hospital fees for Medicare patients in 1979
The nations 27 million Medicare recipients will pay higher hospital fees from their own pockets next year before the government insurance program for the elderly covers the rest. The base payment for Medicare patients entering hospitals rises from 144 to 160 dollars on Jan 1 1979 an 11 percent increase. There will be similar increases for extended illness and nursing home transfers. The deductible increase was disclosed at a White House meeting aimed at rallying support for limiting hospital fee hikes.
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Washington
Medicare
White House
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RVICE
Orla Service and Supply Company
Third Street
Eddy
Robert Hinojos
Highway 80
Duval Road
DPS
Lindsay Addition
Pecos Enterprise, Inc
South Cedar Street
Ken Dulaney
Lewis Barrett
Diane Osborn
Ruben Baca
Emily Galindo
Carlos Nichols
Mary Carpenter
Reeves, Ward, Loving, Culberson
Jeff Davis Counties
The
Texas Chili Society, Inc
Texas Chili Society
Texas Chili
L.T. Felty
Nelson Lethco
Marjorie Chandler
Senior Citizens’ Center
Balmorhea Cemetery
Armed Service
Middle East
Japan
Germany
Burrito's
Rotary Club
Holiday Inn
Pecos Alcoholics Anonymous
S. Oak St
BARGE
BN Sime
Elaine Sare
Warren Seatty
Dmeric Nee Arena
Ena
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