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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1978
Page
3
Nairobi reports President Jomo Kenyatta to be buried in a 34 foot square glass mausoleum with floodlit grounds and flaming urns at the parliament site. His body lies in state at his residence as Kenya marks the death of its longtime independence leader.
More than 100 Nicaraguan army personnel including 12 officers and 85 soldiers were reported under arrest for plotting to oust President Anastasio Somoza as a general strike spread. A national guard communique confirmed arrests and said four officers were appointed to determine responsibility. The Senate planned to consider a bill allowing Somoza to travel abroad, a common prerogative not implying resignation. The strike disrupted commerce, with 8 percent of rest of country’s businesses shut and 90 percent of Managua stores closed.
California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. urged fellow governors at the National Governors Association convention to cut spending, calling for a “second American Revolution” as leaders seek guidance from Robert Strauss on inflation and tax relief. Brown warned that resisting the revolt is futile and compared it to an approaching train.
U S lawmakers hear Vietnam claim a fundamental shift on diplomatic ties, but Hanoi withholds formal notice. Delegation report urges resuming talks, while officials seek a written concession on reparations. Vietnam cites economic woes and seeks aid, credit, and oil exploration deals amid regional pressure.
London AP reports two Tate Gallery experts argue 14 paintings and a sketchbook attributed to John Constable were created by his son Lionel and possibly other family members. They cite stylistic differences and family corroboration, noting The Haywain remains credited to John.
The Baltimore Sun reports Sarah R. Weddington will replace Midge Costanza as the White House top assistant for women's issues. The 33 year old former Texas House member is described as politically savvy and sophisticated by unnamed aides.
Phoenix AP Charles Boyer died of an overdose of Seconal ruled as death by own action by Maricopa County Coroner Thomas Jarvis two days after his wife’s death. The private Los Angeles burial occurred on what would have been his 79th birthday with seven friends present including Loretta Young Irene Dunne and John Forsythe. A prior autopsy noted heart disease. The French born actor gained fame in the 1920s and is remembered for Algiers with Hedy Lamarr.
Non Italian cardinals voted in the conclave to select Albino Luciani as Pope John Paul I. The 65 year old Venice patriarch, with over 30 years pastoral experience, was chosen on the third ballot after two inconclusive votes. Foreign cardinals favored a diocesan leader rich in pastoral work rather than Curia veterans.
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