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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1975
Page
2
In Wilmington California Ralph Ferguson sees a boom as Jaws popularity drives orders for hundreds of shark jaws from his warehouse. Across the nation buyers, amusement parks, and retailers seek souvenirs and replicas amid the film's success.
Jimmy Hoffa's son says a witness saw the abduction at the Machus Red Fox and offered substantial leads, but the FBI counters there is no promising information. FBI officials report hundreds of tips but no confirmed witnesses, while Hoffa's son and biographer push for leads and possible Southern California connections.
Montreal AP reported American lawyers consider a proposal to decriminalize prostitution nationwide by repealing criminal sanctions on private commercial sexual conduct. The measure, amended for licensing and private acts, aims to end criminal prosecutions while allowing some regulatory controls.
Washington AP The Ford administration asks American grain traders to hold negotiations with the Soviet Union for at least a month due to slower crop outlook. Agriculture Secretary Earl L Butz cites unloading 9.8 million metric tons already sold and says no real hurry for further sales while forecasting a 5.85 billion bushel corn crop despite July weather hurts\ corridors.
State Comptroller Bob Bullock said five retailers were padlocked on day two of sales tax raids in the Houston region for nearly 79 thousand dollars in back taxes. Delinquencies in Harris County total about 12 million across roughly 12,000 firms, with several named local businesses closed or targeted.
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