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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1972
Page
7
In Audubon magazine John Madson criticizes channelization as gutterization, arguing it harms streams by removing bends, pools, and shade. He cites thousands of miles already altered and warns future generations may lose wild rivers, urging preservation of natural, tree-lined streams.
The George Junior Republic in Freeville New York founded in 1895 by William R George runs as a self governing youth community. It houses 180 teens 135 boys and 45 girls who join through various referrals and learn by naturalization voting in elections writing laws serving as officers and pursuing civil service exams. The camp uses its own currency bank and courts and includes 1100 acres 50 buildings three miles of road and a 72 hour daily life split between school and work. Residents typically stay about two years gaining self discipline and motivation for life beyond the republic.
A meditation on labor as art and life balance. Craftsmen’s rising prices at Navajo trading posts reflect value for hand work, while varied people study trades at community colleges. Labor Day 1972 is praised as a moment to honor the crafts, trades, and the unity of workers.
President Nixon sticks to his veto of the 30.5 billion Health Education and Welfare measure, arguing the package is excessive and unaffordable without raising taxes or inflation. Democrats split, with McGovern condemning Nixon while some lawmakers defend the veto. Teachers unions and the NEA decry the move as harming children.
A historical note explains a catboat design featuring one mast placed far forward in the bow and a single sail. It clarifies the nautical mile as 6 080 feet and the statute mile as 5 280 feet.
On this date in history events include the 1290 expulsion of Jews from England, 1654 Rhode Island liquor ban for Indians, 1903 Packard cross continental car, 1914 Tannenberg battle, 1935 neutrality act, 1954 Hurricane Carol deaths, 1962 Navy Cuba training fire incident, 1967 US Steel price increase, 1971 Nixon privilege claim. Birthdays: Frederick March 75, Arthur Godfrey 69, Buddy Hackett 48.
HAL BOYLE profiles his mother Margaret Gavaghan Boyle, an 85 year old Irish immigrant now living in Kansas City. He praises her calm philosophy, self education by daily life and The Kansas City Star, and her role as family keystone while noting her sharp curiosity and candid views on aging and modern life. The piece also records a lighter note on aging and a humorous exchange about old folks homes. A second brief item reports Vienna’s program to tow away and acquire ownership of abandoned cars, with a city mailbox for relinquishment documents.
The notice outlines submission rules for letters to the editor, including required signature and address, a maximum length of 500 words, and criteria of general interest and decent taste for eligibility. It notes that signatures may be withheld upon request.
RAY CROMLEY discusses how Communist leaders signal their aims and argues Nixon administration ignored a Hanoi peace signal in 1968 1969. He cites troop movements in late 1968 as not a signal and asserts true signals would force a response and advance talks.
Tornadic winds struck the state capitol grounds on August 22, shredding several giant elm trees and shattering windows in the dome area. Tourists sheltering in the rotunda were showered by glass and rainwater from 260 feet up. No injuries were reported as crews cleared debris and repaired windows by the next day.
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