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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1975
Page
3
The 14 month old Consuelo Jimenez in El Paso contracted polio paralyzing both legs becoming the first local case in five years and the first in Texas in three years. Despite immunization efforts the infant did not receive the two month shots while her sister Maria Anita escaped infection.
Auto prices rise as General Motors and rivals boost 1976 models by about 5 percent with average increases around 248 dollars, plus base price hikes. Steel price moves from Bethlehem and US Steel widen costs for appliances and rail needs. Family flour wholesale jumps about 1.40 per hundredweight with potential retail effects and onion prices climb due to tight crops.
BEAUMONT Texas AP priest Joseph O Brien a hostage in last year s Huntsville prison escape argues wiretapping and the death penalty could strengthen law enforcement He says big time criminals are free while evident street crimes fill prisons and urges punishment for repeat murderers citing the Carrasco siege and a need for tougher drug laws.
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. in Texas warned that cutting its proposed intra state rate hikes will reduce service quality. CEO Charles Marshall said revenue drops from nearly 50 million dollars limit the company’s long term upgrade plans, potentially slowing dial tones and basic exchange expansions for homes and businesses. He noted adjustments to customer bills will be made and some customers already charged higher rates will see changes.
Friends gathered at the Eton Run bar to honor Richard Payton, owner of a small English-style pub, who died of cancer. The Dixie land band and casket service marked a community tribute as volunteers kept the bar open, auctions funded health care, and Payton’s widow posted a memorial sign.
Gen Anthony C McAuliffe dies of leukemia at Walter Reed at 77. He gained fame in World War II after replying Nuts to a German surrender ultimatum and was to be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. His career crowned by the 101st Airborne Division’s rapid 1944 defense and leadership.
A Wisconsin father described his son Henry Peterson's anatomy mangling leg injury after a five foot shark attacked him while he played near a rubber raft in waist deep water at Daytona Beach. Henry underwent seven hours of surgery as doctors weigh amputation risk. The father criticized warning practices while praising beach rescue crews and suggested sharks nets and signs.
Police say a gunman fired from a dark blue car at Bayardo Bar security at the door then a bomb exploded inside. Four dead, more than 40 injured as Ulster flag decorated building is wrecked. A second bomb elsewhere caused no injuries. No group claimed responsibility.
The Senate intelligence committee seeks tapes and documents on Chile covert actions during the Nixon era. The panel moved to compel production despite White House opposition, citing ongoing government business. Subpoenas target coup proposals and bribery reports, with Aug. 25 delivery.
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