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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1973
Page
2
Texas senators approved a bill authorizing sale of optional no fault auto insurance by voice vote and sent it back to the House for approval of Senate amendments before it goes to Gov Dolph Briscoe. The plan backed by the State Bar of Texas sets medical limits at 2500 per person and 100 weekly for lost income.
Washington AP reports a bill to permit post card registration in federal elections clearing its second Senate vote in two years. Supporters say complex state rules disenfranchise millions. Nixon admins oppose it citing possible fraud and Census Bureau burden.
Commissioners approve a resolution urging a state law against public nudity after a 2-2 deadlock. Judge Watson breaks the tie to push rules targeting nude bathing near Lake Travis sites like Hippie Hollow. Commissioners Moya and Voudouris vote no. Voudouris recalls cub scout skinny-dipping as a defense.
Federal ban on Violet No. 1 takes effect amid warnings from experts that artificial colorings lack comprehensive testing. The dye, used in food, drugs, cosmetics, and meat ink, may cause cancer and prompted calls for safer alternatives and costly safety studies.
AP reports Mexican rancher Pedro Aviles Perez heads a large marijuana and heroin smuggling empire. U S and Mexican authorities seized 17 tons of marijuana in Sonora and 24.5 tons in San Luis during Operation Cactus. Mexican police hold warrants over Aviles for 69 tons of marijuana and nine pounds of heroin.
Active drilling rigs in the Permian Basin totaled 201 last week, up 38 from a year ago and 196 the prior week. Pecos led with 23 rigs, Eddy held 21, Lea 18, Ward 13, and Reeves remained at nine as the county-by-county tally continued.
Susie Herring from Sul Ross University visits her parents and attends her grandfather Rudolph Hoefs’s funeral, with many relatives listed as attendees from Fort Stockton LaMarque Redlands Pecos Uvalde and Austin. Easter services are announced by Rev Johnnie Kahn with morning services and a Friday 7 30 p m service.
Dorothy Mae Stevens Anderson, once called the frozen woman after surviving exposure in 1951 Chicago, will learn to drive a donated 1962 car with hand controls. A Wisconsin family gave the vehicle and supporters offered driving lessons and equipment.
In Breckenridge Texas Stephens County plans a Friday celebration honoring beef raisers and eaters with a free beef dinner in a local park. Ranchers contributed enough beef to feed the county and civic club members will cook and serve.
Rep. Charlie Rose of North Carolina and Rep. Clem McSpadden of Oklahoma lead ten freshmen in launching the Democratic Rural Caucus. The group aims to unite rural districts, back a veto override vote on a rural water and sewer program, and avoid farm-lobby funding. About 100 other rural-leaning Democrats may join as they seek solidarity through unity and numbers.
The Pecos Enterprise details mail subscription prices for Reeves County and other areas. Rates shown include six months and yearly options with prepaid terms. Second class postage is paid at Pecos Texas 79772.
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