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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1971
Page
4
The editorial notes the House approval of a tuition hike far exceeding current levels while the Senate is skeptical. It argues education costs rise but warns against pricing out needy students, stressing scholarships and affordable access for all Texans to benefit the state’s future.
The editorial argues that rising second class mail rates threaten press freedom by raising subscription costs. It warns that the Postal Rate Commission should reassess the plan which could push newspapers beyond reach, especially small weeklies reliant on mail delivery.
Quick quiz prompts cover royal history stamps and D day details. Questions ask which country never had a ruling queen and note the British Guiana stamp’s record price. It also asks about the Normandy invasion and Beethoven’s Fidelio reflected in a dated exam style.
HAL BOYLE muses on memory and its power to shape perception. He recalls childhood scenes from the old swimming hole to school lessons by kerosene lamp, neighborhood habits, and mid century anxieties, contrasting simple joys with era defining fears. The column ends with a nostalgic look back at “those days.”
A Tarpon Springs pair, CWO and Mrs. C E Davis, write from Forest Hills Florida praising the pro Calley stance and lamenting Fort Benning neglect while noting their Christmas visit to Houston area and appreciation for the state.
Profile of Lt. Gov. Ben F. Barnes exploring his wealth, business ties with Herman Bennett, divorce, social life, and political influence. The piece notes his wealth sources, campaigns, and possible 1972 runs for governor or senator, with reactions from supporters and opponents. It highlights critics’ questions about leadership and his leverage in Texas politics.
Owens Illinois reports more than 19 million pounds of old bottles and jars collected through public programs since the first glass container project in Bridgeton New Jersey three years ago. Estimate suggests one million pounds equals about two million containers meeting six months of needs for a 22 000 person community.
Washington analysis says Vietnam war financing will burden the nation for years. Deficit spending shifted costs, slowing R&D and delaying weapon programs as Moscow gains with similar budgets. Panels urge preventing future Vietnams by addressing underlying causes, though Congress blocks key studies.
A study by Ohio’s Little Hoover Commission and a House subcommittee finds 82.6 million spent annually by six state departments to complete 98 077 forms for the Federal Government. The House Committee notes U S spending reaches 8 billion of a 200 billion plus budget for 360 000 forms. Columnist Henry J Taylor cites filing cabinets large enough to fill twelve Empire State Buildings.
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