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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1979
Page
1
General Haig told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that unchecked Soviet growth in nuclear arms risks strategic superiority. He issued a similar warning last week to the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Democratic leaders press one last bid to rush a standby gasoline rationing bill to President Carter. The House passed a 263 159 version, but the Senate and White House indicate likely impasse and rejection before the recess, with compromises difficult to craft.
Texas motorists may find abundant fuel this weekend as the American Automobile Association reports 33 percent of stations will pump on Sunday and 39 percent after 6 p.m. Saturday. Prices rise modestly with regular about 0.5 cents higher than last week. The report lists station-by-station availability across Amarillo Austin Beaumont-Port Arthur Dallas-Fort Worth El Paso Houston McAllen Midland-Odessa Corpus Christi San Antonio and Waco with Sunday closings ranging from 27 to 80 percent in various markets.
Investigators label the seven alarm blaze at Woodway Square Apartments as suspicious. Fire officials say rapid spread came from wood shingle roofs and authorities work to determine causes in Houston’s worst blaze in 69 years. About 1,000 homeless, 1,080 units, and 400 firefighters involved. city council later strengthens wood shingle standards.
It will be warmer in Pecos and vicinity today and tomorrow with mostly fair skies. Highs in the 80s to near 90s, up to 103 along the Rio Grande, and lows from the upper 50s to the 70s, with a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms in SE portions and western Panhandle tonight.
Twenty local taxpayer associations plan a statewide drive to push a constitutional amendment allowing direct initiative and referendum to bypass the Legislature. The campaign, led by Waggoner Carr of Texas 13, Inc., is expected to cost at least $125,000 and aims to gain legislative approval when Gov. Clements calls a special session. Lt. Gov. Hobby and Speaker Clayton opposed the measure.
Dayton Whitehurst announces that Pecos High School will hold football physicals today at the fieldhouse starting at 7 p.m. for all boys planning to play this fall. Prospective players must attend. Season tickets go on sale in the School Administration Building at 1302 S. Park with seats held through Aug. 15. Ticket prices are 2.50 in advance by the season book and 3.00 at the gate for five home games.
Insurance spokesman defends a 21.7 percent auto rate request saying gasoline shortages do not lower claims. Maryland Casualty’s J M Eddins testifies at a Texas Insurance Board hearing where staff recommended 8.9 percent rise as debate continues. Carpooling discussion notes potential lower costs and new rating classes.
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