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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1972
Page
12
In a drawn out search for a running mate George McGovern finally chose Sargent Shriver. The former Peace Corps director, attorney, and Kennedy family ally brings experience and political depth, with Kennedy ties possibly aiding mobilization. progression of the campaign may now begin without further distraction.
The piece questions the Cost of Living Council ruling exempting athletes from wage freezes. It argues Chamberlain and West deserve higher pay while noting the fairness and broader economic impact compared with workers in other fields. The editorial calls the ruling unfair and urges rescission.
Olympic officials plan a hair root chromosome test for 1500 women athletes arriving for Munich. A team will dye a hair root, inspect under a microscope for the Y chromosome to prove 100 percent women. About 700 first timers will be tested, with only a few potentially disqualified for intersexuality.
In Pinas Bay Panama one of the world’s top marlin spots, Tropic Star Lodge offers air access from Panama City to Jaque. The article outlines fishing conditions, techniques for striking and hooking, boat handling, and the growing practice of tag and release for marlin and other game fish.
A publisher welcomes reader letters that meet rules including signature and address, up to 500 words, general interest topics, and a ban on poor taste. Writers may request withholding of the signature and address.
Hal Boyle quips about factory power dynamics and a stingy boss, Loudmouth Harry, detailing petty putdowns and absurd management quirks. The column humorously questions merit raises, pay practices, and loyalty tests within the workplace.
On this date 1792 the French monarchy was overthrown as mobs stormed the palace of King Louis XVI in Paris. Missouri became the 24th state in 1821. The US Naval Academy was established at Annapolis in 1845. France declared war on Austria-Hungary in 1914. Franklin D Roosevelt contracted polio in 1921 at Campobello Island. In 1945 Japan offered surrender if the emperor could remain on the throne. Ten years ago the Soviet Union rejected a US inspection plan for disarmament. Five years ago a US commission urged the National Guard to boost riot training and recruit more Black people. One year ago in Northern Ireland the death toll reached 19 after three days of violence.
A figurative ivory tower is portrayed as a retreat from the outside world into a private mental realm. The concept emphasizes detachment from practical concerns and real-world issues, highlighting the tension between theory and lived experience.
Washington NEA notes McGovern must now launch broad multifaceted campaign efforts with Shriver as running mate. The piece argues past missteps like the Eagleton affair show a pattern of single minded focus that could hurt the fall effort. It stresses need for inclusive, multi-party accommodation and a shift away from precinct caucus mentality.
A Texas Chief Justice Task Force proposes merging the Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals and eliminating municipal and justice of the peace courts. It would create unified appeals courts for civil and criminal cases and direct the Legislature to establish county courts at law beneath district level.
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