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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1979
Page
4
Montana Governor challenges New York City over meat prices. New York officials joke about beef, while producers insist demand cuts won’t fix supply. They spar over a potential tourist boycott, middlemen blamed for gouging, and a lighthearted dinner invitation. All of the above lessons emerge from the standoff.
A truckload of dynamite exploded at a Lancaster quarry near Buffalo injuring nine workers none seriously. The blast tore a 6 by 20 foot hole, damaged cars and trucks, broke power lines, and rattled residents 10 to 15 miles away. School canceled classes. James Pholf declined comment while authorities investigate.
Reports say the species may not be extinct as a $40 million habitat project unfolds nearby. Only a fraction of the species remains, with each bird drawing about $92 daily in public funds for associated costs.
A garbled note suggests welfare payments discussed in the Texas Legislature, citing daily allocations around 3 dollars and a quarter per person. The fragment references assistant feeds and levies, with unclear context and attribution.
AP analysis reports rental apartments converting to condos or coops is exploding from New York City to Chicago and California. Buyers gain inflation hedge while banks back secure loans. officials warn of displacement as conversions rise, with rents and taxes shaping the surge.
On April 25 notable events include the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959, the Suez Canal construction beginning in 1859, U S declares war in 1898, New York car licensing begun in 1901, China's WWI entry in 1917, UN organization in 1945, Goldberg resignation in 1968, and Oatis case outcome in 1951 remains. Birthdays include Justice Brennan and singer Ella Fitzgerald. Thought for today quotes Emerson on patience.
A satirical take contrasts youthful defiance with post forty desire for absentee ballots. Diplomatic humor notes an unavailable ambassador while riffing on money’s pull and a mock fairy tale about used car ads in a dated voice.
The Supreme Court, in a fast ruling, holds no constitutional protection for a journalist’s personal opinions or editorial decisions during pretrial questions. The decision follows a libel suit over CBS 60 Minutes coverage of Vietnam atrocities and mirrors concerns from the Stanford Daily case about press privacy and the chill on news gathering.
The piece discusses John Hughes and First Amendment limits in pretrial libel cases involving public figures. It notes Supreme Court narrow readings, rejection of absolute privilege, and the risk of chilling editorial processes while cautioning against overzealous witch-hunt reactions.
Three recent fires in adult boarding homes in Pennsylvania Missouri and the District of Columbia killed 43 people. The piece argues the facilities offer minimal supervision and nursing care under various names and warn of a looming national scandal tied to deinstitutionalization and SSI incentives. It notes inadequate regulation across states and cites HEW findings and expert criticism.
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