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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1971
Page
4
The piece argues libertarianism rejects all government as coercive and envisions society run by voluntary cooperation. It questions how roads and public needs would be managed without laws, suggesting moral suasion and ostracism as enforcement, and critiques Rousseau's claim that civilization corrupts natural virtue.
The article surveys automaker arguments for and against mandatory front air bags starting in 1974. It notes concerns about inflation failure, accidental deployment, limited protection in rollovers or side impacts, and potential child injuries, while praising belts as a necessary supplement and arguing perfection is unattainable.
New York columnist urges a celebration of middle age detailing the woes and duties of the 40 to 65 crowd. He questions why no tribute exists and suggests ideas like a National Middle-Ager Day and monthly respect for those bearing the nation’s work and taxes. The piece closes with a biblical quotation from I Kings 18:21.
A two part AP report shows Houston and other Texas cities fueling a widespread, cash heavy porn trade. Police say courts block action as theaters and stores sell explicit 16 mm films magazines and sex devices openly with little intervention.
In the February 9 quake, LA police deployed eight of nine Bell helicopters by 7 a.m. for aerial reconnaissance over Van Norman Dam, TV coverage at the Mobile Field Command Post, traffic coordination, and looter protection. County sheriffs used five Bell and two Hughes helicopters to survey Olive View and VA Hospital damage where 48 of 64 victims died. Medical flights, fire department transport, news helicopters, and industry helos supported rescues and supply delivery.
Washington officials press for real relaxation of tensions with Moscow as Nixon seeks a successful history making accord. Enforcing any arms or nonaggression deal is seen as crucial, with enforcement gaps exposed by past incidents like Cuba. The article notes Soviet willingness to test agreements and the need for broader East Europe West Europe cooperation.
Washington insiders say the Republican brand is deteriorating in Illinois, Ohio, New Jersey, Florida, Wisconsin, Oregon, California, and more. They blame weak leadership, factional strife, and lack of a 1972 campaign strategy, urging Nixon to appoint trouble shooters to restore party unity.
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