Don Oakley Mideast turmoil and a looming new war
The piece argues that Israel’s repeated military successes have emboldened Arab rivals and set the stage for renewed conflict. It notes Syria’s Soviet-armed posture, the PLO’s rise as Palestinian spokesman, and oil leverage shaping Western diplomacy. It discusses Kissinger’s mediation, Rabin’s two-state proposal, and the fragile, stalled path to peace amid strong anti Israel sentiment in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Syria
Soviet Union
Hussein
Jordan
Palestine Liberation Organization
Morocco
Sinai Peninsula
West Bank
Editorial Says Zero Discharge May Be Impossible
The piece argues zero discharge as a public law goal is likely unattainable. It notes the Federal Water Pollution Control Act deems many waste discharges as pollutants, including home water softener discharges, and criticizes overly strict state rules that hamper consumer water quality while potentially harming resource use and pollution control efforts. It urges realistic environmental standards and cautions against sacrificing drinking water quality for sewage cleanliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Water Quality Association
Environmental Protection Agency
Association
Letters of alphabet describe the recession
AP reports that economists use letters and other symbols to picture the downturn. McCracken proposed a V-shaped recession, with a sharp drop and rebound, while others favor a U or tilted fishhook shape signaling a slower recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunniff
New York
Paul McCracken
Ford
United States
McCracken
University of Michigan
Saul Klaman
National Association of Mutual Savings Banks
Forest product demand may double in 30 years
National Wildlife Federation estimates show demand for U S forest products could double within 30 years while production grows slowly for 50 years. The World Almanac notes that wildlife officials see large production gains from efficient management of timber areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Wildlife Federation
U.S
Today in History December 6 1974 highlights
On this date notable events include Franklin Roosevelt appealing to Hirohito in 1941 before Pearl Harbor, Lincoln taking Illinois seat in 1847, Jefferson Davis death in 1889, a 1917 Halifax ammunition collision, 1918 Allied occupation of Cologne, 1943 Eisenhower named to European invasion command, 1959 Frejus flood death toll, Wilson visits Washington in 1964, prisoner swap in 1969, Ford sworn in as VP in 1974. Birthday: Lou Little at 81. Thought by Henry Ford.
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Associated Press
Franklin Roosevelt
Hirohito
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Abraham Lincoln
U.S
Illinois
Jefferson Davis
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Cologne
Germany
Dwight Eisenhower
Europe
French Riviera
Frejus
Harold Wilson
Washington
Lyndon Johnson
Israel
Gerald Ford
Lou Little
Henry Ford
Pecos Yesterdays highlights notable visits and local boosts
Fifty years ago Mr and Mrs James Minotto of Chicago arrived in Pecos on their way home Mrs Minotto is the daughter of Swift Packing Co and Mr Minotto is known in Italy as Count Minotto Forty years ago Pecos adopts big city ways J C Harmon formerly of Big Spring announced plans to open a modest taxi service in Pecos The City Taxi Company will be located at the Blue Bonnet Cafe contact number 16 Thirty years ago Security State Bank pushed plans for a noon barbecue to celebrate its remodeled banking house and deposits reaching 3 000 000 The same week Eagle Echo Pecos High newspaper and two staff members won journalism awards at Texas Tech Lubbock The Echo tied for second in overall excellence among small tabloid high school newspapers with under 500 students.
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James Minotto
Chicago, Ill
Pecos
Minotto
Mr. Swift
The
Swift Packing Co
Mr. Minotto
Italy
Count Minotto
J.C. Harmon
Big Spring
Blue Bonnet Cafe
Security State Bank
Eagle Echo
Pecos High
Texas Tech
Lubbock
the Echo
Nonvoters question two party system and seek independents
Dover report notes Edgar Coleman and others who abstain from voting cite disillusion with Republicans and Democrats. Analysts like Jack Conway of Common Cause warn a political vacuum may form as indepen dents rise, demanding leaders who speak to moderates. Coleman even ponders an ad seeking 1976 independent leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Del
NEA
Edgar Coleman
Ellen Ray
The
Presbyterian Church
Ray
Mecken
Highway Department
Coleman
Elephant
Jack Conway
Citizen Action
Common Cause
Conway
Gallup
George Wallace
Gene McCarthy
Common Sense
Inflation fuels Texas state surplus and budget warnings
Lt Gov Bill Hobby notes a projected 1.5 billion surplus for the next biennium due to inflation. Higher sales taxes and energy taxes boost revenue, but services will cost more. The Legislature faces Budget Board recommendations increasing Judiciary to 34 million and Insurance to 22.6 million, largely for employee pay. Caution urged to avoid new programs and preserve tax relief.
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Austin
Legislative Budget Board
LBB
Judiciary
State Board of Insurance
Board of Insurance
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Don Oakley
Mideast
Golan Heights
Sinai
Henry A. Kissinger
Yitzhak Rabin
Middle East
Transjordan
League of Nations
United Nations
Palestine
Rabin
California
Pecos Enterprise
O’ferrall Pauly
Texas Press Association
Commerce
Frederick Dent
Stephen Bates
Tom Tiede
Anamy
Lt. Gov
Bill Hobby
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