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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1975
Page
2
Detroit reports buyers opt for more accessories like air conditioning power brakes vinyl tops bigger engines and power windows even as overall auto sales sag. Ford analyst notes rising options trend persists.
Thousands of Americans and Vietnamese dependents crowded a tent colony as the nonstop evacuation airlift from South Vietnam began. About 40 U S Air Force cargo planes were due to land at 30 to 45 minute intervals, bringing the total evacuated to 6,500 since April 4. Saigon officials gave no estimate of remaining dependents.
Washington AP outlines key points from President Ford's CBS NBC interview including Vietnam talks without pressure on Thieu, Nixon phone call, independence on campaign, running mate intact, CIA covert limits, economy improvement outlook, Kissinger praise, and Middle East oil embargo as possible if war returns.
Octaviano Longoria founder of Empresas Longoria says he will sue his brothers and the Mexican government to regain control of nine firms the state acquired amid mismanagement and debt. He calls it a robbery by his brothers and officials, claiming a plot forced his ouster.
LA CRESCENT Minn AP Marge Sawyer dogcatcher for this southeastern Minnesota town says she uses gentle talk to attract stray dogs to her station wagon. She notes many strays seek affection and companionship and compares it to baby talk. Her background includes motherhood and owning two dogs.
Texas voters faced the shortest constitution ballot since 1923 with two general propositions on the slate. Turnout was expected near 500000 of about 5 million eligible, polling hours set 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and counties faced roughly 1.5 million in election costs.
European reporters describe Da Nang as functioning with open restaurants and schools under a dusk to dawn curfew. Water and electricity remain, population around 900,000 with 500,000 refugees, 200,000 being moved back to rural areas, but food shortages loom without outside aid.
The Senate State Affairs Committee approved a bill to create a three member Public Utilities Commission to regulate telephone and electricity rates outside municipalities while granting the Railroad Commission power over natural gas. The measure passed 9-0 with one present vote by Sen. Mike McKin non. Appeals would go to Travis County district court. House supporters delay further action awaiting the Senate outcome.
Fresno Bee Managing Editor George Gruner and reporters Joe Rosato and William Patterson remain jailed for contempt of court until May 23 as they fight an appeal over the contempt citations. They refuse to disclose how they obtained a sealed grand jury transcription tied to bribery and conspiracy indictments, arguing their protection under the state shield law and constitutional rights.
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