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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1972
Page
8
Massachusetts voters face a dense presidential slate with many candidates and overlapping delegate lists. Politicians discuss pooling workers for Muskie’s delegation while rumors of bullet voting surface as McGovern gains ground and local leaders weigh city hall turnout against a tough race.
An Indonesian pilot shot and killed a hijacker after forced landing at Jogjakarta. Two alleged American skyjackers were captured, one parachuted with half a million dollars ransom mostly recovered. Richard F. McCoy Jr. and Stanley H. Speck face charges or hearings. The piece argues swift, decisive action ends extortion and praises airline heroes.
A 1952 etiquette classic by Amy Vanderbilt gets a major revision adding 120000 words about modern manners. The updated guide replaces traditional staff roles with new sections on sauna behavior sunglasses locker room talk and snowmobile etiquette.
The article portrays North Vietnam’s invasion as a bold move met by determined South Vietnamese and US forces. It notes heavy losses for the communists, a major South Vietnamese victory, and praise for Nixon’s decision to deploy B 52 bombers while maintaining a timetable for withdrawal. It cites military leaders and lawmakers urging continued escalation to protect ally Saigon.
Apr 19 1972 marks the 110th day of the year with key recalls from American Revolution beginnings at Lexington and Concord in 1775 to Congress declaring end of the Revolutionary War in 1783. Notables include Byron's death in 1824 and Lincoln's White House funeral in 1865.
On March 11 1888 a severe blizzard struck the eastern United States causing widespread disruption and heavy snowfall across multiple states. The event disrupted travel and daily life as communities dealt with power outages and dangerous winter conditions.
The newspaper notes that letters to the editor may be printed if they include the writer's signature and address, though withheld if requested. They must be no more than 900 words, deal with topics of general interest, and avoid poor taste to be considered.
A 1971 survey from the JDR 3rd Fund reports that 30 percent of collegians would leave the U.S. for another country, with Australia and Western Europe named most by respondents. Yet 90 percent plan to vote in the 1972 presidential election, and the mainstream view shows moderate values and belief in changing society through existing systems. The study notes a shift from despair to inward focus and personal life control.
Chicago drivers face jams from peculiar causes says a study. Even with perfect weather and open lanes a fender bender, a crawling cop, and toll booth chaos can back up traffic, leaving late commuters puzzled and frustrated.
The chinchilla, a rodent from the Andes, is prized for its exceptionally costly pelt. World Almanac Facts notes its fur has more hairs per square inch than any other animal.
Mrs. Newton Ward and Miss Velma Ward hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Ward home for Miss Annie Carpenter of Saragosa. Gifts were given as Mrs Carpenter prepares to wed Louis Jackson, a Reeves county ranchman, with Victrola music and apricot cream refreshments. Also noted, Ralph Landrum of the U S Veterans Bureau will visit Pecos on April 28 and 29 to assist former service men with disability allowances above ten percent.
Washington observes that regional and provincial forces, though poorly paid and lightly armed, could block Hanoi if they stay cohesive. Militia patrols disrupt North Vietnamese supply and infiltration, while guerrilla actions threaten enemy logistics and local governance. If militia holds, Saigon can survive. if not, Hanoi could rebuild its underground network.
A Texas Supreme Court justice and Texas Civil Judicial Council president urged the legislature to put a constitutional amendment to voters proposing court reforms. Associate Justice Tom Reavley called for merging the State Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals, giving civil appellate courts criminal jurisdiction, consolidation of lower courts, and faster, simpler appeals. He said the 63rd Legislature should propose the reform next year. The article also notes approval of special training in non public schools for 2,611 pupils and a $1.1 million research program funded mainly by federal sources.
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