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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1973
Page
3
Auto industry layoffs hit more than 200000 workers at the Big Three, with many slated for short-term layoff. Others across the sector may collect unemployment benefits via negotiated supplemental unemployment provisions. The news reflects broader energy and economic strains influencing both workers and policy.
New York AP report shows price increases in November reversing October decline. A Dec 1 survey of 15 food and nonfood items finds the total market basket up an average 3 percent in 9 of 13 cities, down 2 percent in the other four. Officials warn fuel shortages for farmers could spark further rises.
California professor G. Etzel Teavey of California State University, Los Angeles argues in Smithsonian that the contiguous 48 states borders are poorly drawn and should be redrawn with Alaska split into two states. He claims the change would save state governments about 4.6 billion dollars annually.
Oil and gas conservationists from 35 states prepared to adopt a policy statement opposing petroleum products taxes aimed at curbing demand. The Interstate Oil Compact Commission energy resources committee unanimously approved the plan, which endorses a mandatory allocation system and criticizes federal price controls and import restrictions as undermining energy supply. Five governors including Bruce King and Dolph Briscoe were to discuss final acceptance, while the group proposed a nine point program promoting deregulation, reduced emission standards, and national priorities to boost energy self sufficiency.
Nixon's lawyers said the president's net worth grew from about $300,000 on January 1, 1969, to $988,000 by May 31. They cited a cash flow since May 31 that would add $12,000 to reach millionaire status, disclosed by two Nixon confidants helping prepare financial reports.
Sixteen year old Charles Glover was released in a two minute hearing after 70 days in jail on doughnuts and TV dinners. His court appointed attorney said the youth was unaware of what happened to him and the case revealed a "foulup" by local law enforcement due to inadequate jail facilities. Glover had been moved from county to city jail after turning 16 and not allowed a bath in nine weeks. The judge criticized the jail system and ordered release pending trial on the robbery charge in Plano.
Fort Worth Texas AP reports two University of Pennsylvania scientists describe a simple blood test to detect type C virus linked to bovine leukemia. The test costs $15, aids prediction of disease years before symptoms, and may inform human cancer research.
Big Bend National Park shuts most primitive, unpaved roads due to a fuel crisis. 150 miles of paved roads stay open while several access routes including River Road and Old Maverick Road close to the public. Gas outlets at Chisos Basin, Rio Grande Village, Panther Junction, and Castolon operate Sundays only if supplies allow.
Government asks which methods will alter tax levels with Revenue Sharing Funds. Respondents may select multiple options detailing how extra funds could influence jurisdictional taxes.
In a Virginia suburban county, speeders outrun police as patrols are barred from pursuits above 50 mph. Supervisors discuss hot pursuit definitions but postpone action after a tense board session. Charles Colgan cited an officer being passed six times while he drove at 50.
Dallas trails Washington 7-0 as they prepare for Sunday at Texas Stadium. Coach Landry weighs tie-breakers and wild-card implications while Robert Lilly nears full recovery from a pulled muscle. Fans may bring homemade signs for the first time in the venue's history.
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