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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1970
Page
1
President Nixon commemorated the 50th anniversary of women’s suffrage with a proclamation. He predicted women will play a wider role in political, economic, and social life and urged all Americans to work toward that goal. This was his first public comment on women’s rights since taking office.
AFL-CIO official Lane Kirkland condemned national policy as misguided while addressing 500 delegates from 330,000 IWE members at its 14th convention. The union backed a federal push against overseas electronics factories, claiming 50,000 U.S. jobs lost since 1966. Defeat of an all volunteer army plan could extend the draft and hasten Vietnam withdrawal, said senators.
Atlanta attorney Charles Weltner filed a motion on behalf of Sgt. Esequiel Torres 22 Brownsville Texas to seclude a My Lai court martial board. The request claims Pentagon statements expose the panel to irresponsible remarks amid the 1968 civilians killings charges.
The Associated Press reports that several Southern districts face desegregation actions after a federal court order paused Nashville plans while the Supreme Court weighs busing guidelines. Four districts in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Winston-Salem Forsyth, Broward, and Dade Counties sought delays but were denied.
Chief Justice Burger announced the Supreme Court will hear arguments October 19 on the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act of 1970. The act lowers the minimum voting age to 18 and sets standards including a 30 day residency requirement for presidential elections while 18 states and two territories already permit 18-year-olds to vote.
Washington AP report says central city workers face worsening conditions unless suburban housing opens to all races and incomes. Testimony cites failed efforts to connect inner city poor with suburban jobs as city job loss strips opportunities. The EEOC advances a housing study examining New York City area patterns.
Salinas and Santa Maria valleys amid a three day strike by thousands of laborers. Lettuce spoiled in fields and supermarket prices climbed as the lettuce belt faces shortages and disrupted supply.
Women demand equal rights in a nationwide strike led by the National Women's Strike Coalition to protest for jobs free abortion and 24 hour child care centers. In New York firms a few women were allowed the day off while many workplaces saw full attendance as slogans and speeches spread.
In Amman downtown security clashes left one guerrilla dead and three civilians wounded amid ongoing Jordanian ghost of cease-fire breach. Sidon and Beirut saw pro Palestine protests against guerrillas after street battles and Kidnap threats.
Washington AP bulletin reports the Labor Department's wholesale price index fell five tenths of one percent this month, the first drop in two years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics cites lower food prices as the primary factor, marking the first decline since August of 3.
American and South Vietnamese forces pulled out of Kham Duc after a seven week campaign aimed at disrupting a North Vietnamese buildup near the Laos border. U S officers said allied troops disrupted enemy logistics and destroyed supply depots before the monsoon. At least five Americans were killed and two wounded in ambushes elsewhere. one position was mistakenly shelled by American artillery.
Former Arkansas governor Orval E Faubus outpolled eight rivals in the Democratic gubernatorial primary Tuesday and advances to a September 6 runoff for a rematch with Republican incumbent Winthrop Rockefeller. In Oklahoma, Democratic Rep Carl Albert won renomination to a 13th term with no opposition in November and is seen as a potential future House Speaker as David Hall leads in Tulsa.
Vice President Agnew and Chiang Kai-shek held talks amid a push for Southeast Asian stability. They signaled continued Cambodian neutrality as vital, while Formosa reportedly contemplates aiding Lon Nol’s government. Agnew urged U.S. support for Cambodia and discussed Korea withdrawal timelines with Park.
A custodian heard hissing in a UCLA basement and found a 6-foot python wrapped around steam pipes. Animal officials captured the snake. a 4-foot boa constrictor remained in a cage elsewhere on campus. Police were unsure how the snakes entered the building.
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