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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1977
Page
1
The AP reports the Supreme Court may lift the last barrier keeping former Attorney General John Mitchell and ex-White House aide H. R. Haldeman from prison as NPR claims the court voted 5 to 3 not to hear their Watergate appeals. Ehrlichman could be affected similarly.
President Carter proposed a broad energy package including federal taxes on oil and natural gas and a standby gasoline tax starting at five cents a gallon. He argued rebates would reach about $100 per four person family from the gas tax and up to $500 if the tax rose to 25 cents per gallon, plus $188 in income tax credits from energy tax collections.
Mild spring weather dominates Texas as a weak front moves into Louisiana and the Gulf. Showers linger in South Texas flood areas along the Lower Colorado River while most of the state dries. flood warnings extend across Louisiana and Mississippi. Temperatures range from 27 to 78 degrees with widely mild readings east of the Mississippi.
Soviet reconnaissance bombers neared the U S East Coast within sixty miles this week and flew over American warships before retreating as U S fighters scrambled. Pentagon sources say two TU-95 Bear bombers passed over the aircraft carrier Saratoga and an escort cruiser with two frigates during exercises earlier.
Gov. Dolph Briscoe says Texas may sue to test constitutionality and to shield state interests from President Carter energy proposals. He argues federal regulation would worsen markets, cites potential Texas costs totaling 6.6 billion yearly and higher taxes on oil and gas. Briscoe pressed Washington to stay out of intrastate markets.
A Dallas family asked Lone Star Gas to disconnect an outdoor gaslight citing patriotism and energy conservation. A company spokesman quoted 16 dollars to disconnect, noting the light costs 2.85 dollars monthly and adds safety, while the caller resisted the fee.
Zeppo Marx says his brother Groucho, 86, adores Erin Fleming, 37, calling her the greatest girl and warning that removing her as temporary conservator would hurt him. An attorney says Fleming may be suspended and a replacement named today.
Continental Telephone Co plans a two month conversion of local pay phones. New booths will show a single 25 cent coin slot and post pay operation. Local manager Ron Ethridge says the change shares costs with transients and residents, who previously subsidized pay phones.
Forecast calls for fair night with clear skies and a sunny Saturday. Expect dry conditions and warmer temperatures Sunday through Tuesday with improving overnight and daily highs.
President Carter would limit a proposed tax break to drillers who actually earn living from oil. The plan aims to equalize intangible drilling rights with major oil firms under the 1976 reform act. Wright aides note the meeting with Carter touched on whether this change followed the prior lobbying effort.
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