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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1970
Page
1
The big three General Motors Ford and Chrysler submit new contract offers to the United Workers union. Peace likely if unlimited cost of living wage escalator and pension after 30 years are included. The UAW is firm on these two points, raising the possibility of a strike if not addressed.
AP reports U S military sources say the Soviet Union has expanded North Vietnam s MIG fleet to over 225 aircraft from about 80 in fall 1967 and modernized the air force with MIG 21s, creating a force rivaling the F 4 Phantom in the ongoing air war.
Treasury Secretary David M. Kennedy reversed a year–old position and endorsed federal assistance for a faster than sound civilian plane. He told a Senate subcommittee that a viable foreign competitor will be in service by 1974, citing the Concorde’s stronger than expected results.
Chrysler Corp unveiled the 1971 Imperial featuring a four wheel antiskid brake system described as a unique control stabilizer for extreme braking. The experimental system activates only when a wheel locks and automatically controls all four wheels without affecting normal stopping.
Senate critics press a 66 billion dollar Defense Department cap as 7 percent cut from Nixon requested 71.2 billion. Senators William Proxmire and Charles Mathias back the cap while Pentagon defenders call it a broad meat ax that would threaten national security.
The Civil Aeronautics Board faces a flood of complaints as it seeks to set air fares. Thirty-two congressmen, appalled by the turmoil, urge leaving illegal fares in effect to determine legality. The CAB had previously rejected increases and set 6.35 percent for trunk lines and a smaller hike for local-service airlines, effective October 1.
The State Department will drop a long standing rule that ships trading with China may not use bunkering facilities owned by American firms unless a check shows no strategic goods. A minor easing aimed at helping U S firms compete for ship fueling business.
In Houston Senator Barry Goldwater says the U S government has grown too bureaucratic and risks losing congressional and presidential influence within ten years. He campaigns for State Rep. Bill Archer in the race for the Seventh District seat being vacated by George Bush.
Israeli warplanes attacked Arab guerrilla bases about three miles inside Jordan after border clashes that killed 10 Arabs and one Israeli and wounded seven Israelis.Friday night battles near Kfar Ruppin and Misgav Am left more Israeli wounded and no reported Arab casualties.
An explosion at the Radford Army arsenal in Virginia killed two workers and wounded four others. About $200,000 in damage, a 25 by 60 foot building destroyed, and the plant operated by Hercules Inc under government contract. An investigation into the cause is underway.
A warm fair weather pattern continues with mild nights through Saturday. Daytime highs reach 81 degrees at lower elevations with 102 degrees possible in southern higher terrain. Overnight lows range from 45 at high elevations to 68 at lower altitudes.
The President's Commission on Pornography approves repealing all legal restrictions on adults buying or possessing pornography. Final report backs laws against child exposure to obscene pictures and a nationwide sex education program, while urging open public discussion to form a national consensus.
Six thousand National Guardsmen await in Portland as antiwar protests loom during the American Legion national convention opening weekend. Multnomah County sheriff gains emergency powers amid security preparations.
The U S Command reports 4008 American helicopters lost in Vietnam and 4152 Americans killed or presumed dead in them. Four more helicopters were shot down over South Vietnam, with totals detailing losses by region and cause and noting over 43,000 U S helicopter deaths overall.
A bomb shattered glass front doors of the American Legion building in downtown Seattle early today. Police reported no injuries or arrests. A search found no other explosive device.
Vice President Spiro Agnew arrived in Bangkok after a five hour stop in Phnom Penh where he said the United States would aid Lon Nol but avoid military involvement. He told reporters no commitments and stressed modest arms aid while seeking Cambodian partnership.
Walter Lee Martin of Dothan Alabama, 15, is described as twice wounded in Vietnam and enlisted under an alias at age 13. He wed at 15 while posing as S Sergeant Albert Lewis Jr. and later returned to service, prompting an FBI arrest for fraud on the government. The case may proceed to probation with possible home release.
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