Why Campus and the Coyote Howls Park Echoes a Village Tale
The village of Why in southern Arizona near Ajo grew as campers settled on BLM land evict freedom. Residents built pipelines a water well restrooms and roads to keep Coyote Howls Camp Park open at a $1 night $5 week $10 month. The effort framed Why as a thriving crossroads and an answer to eviction. A reader note cites K I Dugger and Mrs. Jim Blakemore as contributors.
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Statistics Hint Better Times Ahead By United Press International
The December inflation rise slowed to 0.7 percent while spendable income gained 9.6 percent, signaling improved purchasing power. Economists praised lower inflation and urged continued growth aided by Fed liquidity, with outlooks nuanced by ongoing tax rebates and industry rebates. Chrysler and AMC announced incentives as auto makers face pollution rule considerations and higher 1977 model costs.
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Ford vows veto on mandatory gasoline rationing by Congress
President Ford pledged to veto any forced gasoline rationing plan from Congress while opposing delays on tariffs on imported oil. He urged rapid action on his energy and economic package and announced a plan to start crude oil tariffs at 1 dollar Feb 1 rising to 3 dollars by Apr 1.
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Briscoe Hobby Take Oath for 4-Year Texas Terms
Gov Dolph Briscoe and Lt Bill Hobby were sworn in for four years marking a rare four year term under the 1870s change. Briscoe, a Uvalde rancher, spoke of tackling the times while Hobby, Houston's ex editor, outlined rights issues and utility reform. Both secured easy re election wins as they began a second term.
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Eastern Airlines reports 1974 net profit after 1973 loss
Eastern Airlines posts a 10.4 million net profit for 1974, reversing a 51.3 million loss in 1973. Chairman Floyd D. Hall says profit is still far from satisfactory. The company also shows a 6.5 million quarterly loss but a 1.4 million December profit.
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Weather Summary for GOODD Area
Frigid morning with decreasing cloud cover. Highs near 38. Tonight and Thursday fair with a low around 20 and a high near 50 Thursday. Winds become variable 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent this morning.
Arabs condemn hijack in Paris and Baghdad landings
Iraqi News Agency reports three Arab gunmen hijacked a Paris Orly flight injuring 18 and taking 10 French hostages. They landed in Baghdad after Arab nations closed airfields as fuel ran out. PLO denounced the action. Arab papers demand punishing the attackers. French press questions policy.
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Stockman Larry Miller Files for Amarillo City Commissioner Place 3
Larry Miller a 25 year old stockman for Southwestern Bell Telephone filed as candidate for City Commissioner Place 3. Miller a five year Amarillo resident Navy veteran and full time Amarillo College student cites need for labor representation youth outreach and stronger police protection including more overtime and possible department expansion. He lives at 1315 Bell with wife Linda and their three month old son Jason. Miller from Roswell New Mexico attended Wayland Baptist College and is inactive in the Naval Reserve.
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