05 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1976
Page
1
At a Pecos city council session discussion of merging city and county law enforcement into a single unit drew mixed opinions. Supporters cite improved efficiency while critics cite personnel issues and doubts about feasibility. Acting police chief Charles Smith doubts the plan will work in Pecos, saying it may suit only very small departments.
A congressional panel is urged to back an insurance framework to enable government vaccination for swine flu, as producers fear liability costs. Pennsylvania outbreak concerns prompt caution though not confirmed as swine flu. Officials warn liability barriers threaten public vaccination for 1.5 million poor children and polio measles efforts. Local reactions vary from cautious support to opposition, with calls for cooperation between sheriff offices and city county administration.
By Gene Douglas an speculative futurist piece envisions 100 years ahead with major powers shifting to China India and Brazil. It foresees a world government replacing national sovereignty, scarce democracy, energy shifts to fusion and solar, population density rising, urban megacities, and increased surveillance and control. The tone is cautionary with a lack of clear remedies.
Harrisburg AP state researchers say the Philadelphia linked illness has likely not swine flu. Gov. Shapp and Health Secretary Bachman cite preliminary tests. 23 deaths and 138 hospitalizations. Federal investigators probe environmental spread factors while experts warn the cause may remain unknown for years.
Gov Dolph Briscoe outlines a plan to fix the highway department funding by shuffling existing highway taxes. He says the 1977 Legislature can craft an 825 million two year solution without new taxes and will preserve road maintenance, with emphasis on keeping user taxes low. Speaker Bill Clayton agrees in principle but notes limits on department size. Briscoe warns that by 1980 all highway revenues will be needed for maintenance, leaving no funds for new construction or upgrades.
Associated Press reports unusually cool morning in East Texas with Pecos reaching 105 degrees and a 71 degree low. West Texas forecasts stay fair through Friday with lows 62 to 72. Showers fade overnight across West Texas and the Panhandle as clear skies return, while coastal fog lies low. Expect gradual warming across most regions by day’s end.
The Texas Aeronautics Commission resumes the Southwest Airlines case on August 16 with rebuttal by Braniff and Texas International. Corpus Christi supporters led by Allan P. Johnston push for service expansion while weather records note unusual rain across the Midwest and a historically dry four months for South Dakota east of the Missouri River.
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