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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1973
Page
5
Across the United States major auto makers cut more than 200 000 jobs from a 720 000 workforce with most layoffs lasting a week or less. While hundreds lose pay others will receive unemployment benefits under union contracts, providing a holiday cushion.
Oil and gas conservationists from 35 states were to vote on a policy statement opposing petroleum products taxes aimed at curbing consumption. The Interstate Oil Compact Commission energy resources committee approved the measure, which also endorses a mandatory petroleum products allocation system while criticizing federal energy policies and wellhead price controls. Five governors, including Bruce King and Dolph Briscoe, were to discuss final acceptance of the report.
Washington AP reports President Nixon's net worth rose from about $300 000 at the start of 1969 to $988 000 by May 31. Lawyers Kenneth Gemmill and H Chapman Rose told Republican leaders at a White House meeting that a cash flow since May 31 would have added the $12 000 needed to reach millionaire status, with figures provided by two longtime Nixon friends aiding in preparing personal financial reports.
Charles Glover aged 16 was ordered released in a two minute hearing after 70 days in jail on doughnuts and TV dinners. His attorney said he was unaware what happened, having been moved from county to city jail because juveniles could not be housed there. The judge cited inadequate jail facilities, and Glover was freed pending district attorney action on an armed robbery case in Plano.
In Fort Worth, Dr. Robert Marshak and Dr. Jorge Ferrer described a test for bovine leukemia that uses a millimeter of blood to detect type C virus. The test may yield human cancer research leads, predicts leukemia years before symptoms, and could guide breeding to reduce susceptibility, costing $15 with potential price drops.
Big Bend National Park will close most primitive roads to public vehicles starting Saturday amid a fuel crisis. About 150 miles of paved roads stay open, while roads to Grapevine Hills Croton Springs Dagger Flat Paint Gap Hot Springs and Glenn Springs will be shut. Gasoline sales remain available at Chisos Basin Rio Grande Village Panther Junction and Castolon but Sundays are closed.
In a Virginia suburban county, speeders outrun police as officers are barred from chasing above 50 mph. County Supervisor Charles Colgan cited incidents of drivers passing officers at 70 mph. The board debated hot pursuit definitions and postponed action on amending the policy.
Dallas, 8-4, trails Washington 7-0 ahead of Sunday clash at Texas Stadium. Landry weighs tie-breakers and wild-card implications as Dallas seeks to overtake or tie the Redskins, with Atlanta looming as a threat. Robert Lilly shows recovery progress. fans gain ability to bring homemade signs for first time.
Barstow Texas city clerk Jenes Luter confirms the publication name for a report to be submitted to the Department of the Treasury. The notice outlines the required filing and identifies the journal chosen for circulation.
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