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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1973
Page
8
Washington observers say both parties must avoid tainted figures after Watergate. The idea raises dilemmas for Kennedy and Agnew as taint definitions shape trust, electability, and the race, with candidates needing broad support and spotless records to prevail.
The Pecos-Barstow Consolidated ISD board rejected a $2 million bond for school improvements but editors urge reconsideration. They push for the entire package including $1.12 million for kindergarten facilities and $457,760 for athletics plus $228,652 remodeling Pecos Elementary and $175,000 for a swimming pool. The piece argues swimming adds curriculum value and could cost at most 75 cents a month on a $15,000 home, urging voters to approve the plan.
The Senate passed a bill exempting the trans Alaskan pipeline from the 1969 Environmental Policy Act in a tight vote with a tie break by Vice President Spiro Agnew. The piece faces opposition from environmentalists who warn delays could threaten fuel supplies and national welfare while praising the long term energy gains.
AP analysis notes rising 9 percent prime rate tightens liquidity and lifts corporate borrowing costs while drawing investors toward riskless lending. With GM Ford Chrysler trading at low price earnings ratios despite strong results, the market becomes concentrated in a few high P E stocks, risking an overall drought in stocks.
HAL BOYLE surveys odd tidbits from royalty bees to the Washington Monumentfoibles and a directory of birth days for about 10 000 companies. He notes frog toxins ostriches behavior bats sight in bright light and a quip about wise husbands and Butler's lines conclude with reflections on life’s weariness.
On this date 1588 Drake defeated the Armada off France. 1673 Dutch recaptured New York and New Jersey. 1776 John Paul Jones made captain. 1815 Napoleon exiled to St Helena. 1945 USSR declared war on Japan. 1950 MacArthur UN commander in Korea. 1960 UN demanded Belgian Congo evacuation. Ten years ago a mail train robbery in Cheddington netted over 7 million. Five years ago Agnew named VP running mate. One year ago Saigon warfare near capital. Birthdays include Arthur Goldberg Sylvia Sidney Webb Pierce Mel Tillis.
Readers may submit letters with signature and address, which may be withheld if requested. Limit is 500 words. Letters should be of general interest and avoid poor taste to be considered for printing.
The Constitutional Revision Commission extended work into overtime with a three day session near Austin and will hold an August 10 11 cleanup. Lawmakers prep for the 1974 Constitutional Convention and discuss voting machines new desks and whether to keep taxes and funds in the constitution.
Dusty Henson owner of Old West Hotel in Del Norte says southern Colorado has no gasoline shortage and invites people to visit Fun Valley and the Old West Hotel. He notes shortages were limited to Colorado Springs Denver and Pueblo areas and not this region. First sign of fall shows trucks shipping produce to roadside stands.
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