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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1973
Page
8
Ray Cromley outlines a prolonged era of tighter finances and slower growth. He warns unemployment 5 to 6 percent in 1974, rising through 1978, with inflation around 7 percent in 1974 and 4 to 5 percent yearly thereafter. GNP growth narrows to 2 to 3 percent. energy supply constraints, policy debates, and shifting production will reshape US life over the coming decade.
The piece argues that while language preservation is valuable, overreaching minority demands such as bilingual curricula or ballots may fail or divide. It cites Spanish heritage in California, New York City, and Quebec style politics, noting English proficiency as essential to American success. It praises bilingual ability yet warns against forcing language change.
On December 12 1973 events marked Abel Tasman’s discovery of New Zealand in 1642, Beethoven’s first lesson in 1792, Spain declaring war on Britain in 1804, and other notable moments including Panay sinking in 1937, Tokyo evacuations in 1944, Kenya’s independence in 1964, Sinatra Jr. ransom in 1969, a 1978 jetliner explosion, and Haitian refugees arriving in Florida in 198?
In Texas the baling wire shortage stunned many, driving prices up from eight to forty dollars a roll and leaving farmers unable to bale hay. The shortage hit everywhere, from farm gates to College Station where it threatened the Thanksgiving Day football classic, while locals speculated on global causes and desperate reuse of old wires.
HAL Boyle imagines a satirical Christmas landscape from consumer excess to oddball incidents. He lampoons debt, grandfathers, robberies in Santa disguises, store Santas moonlighting, gift gaffes, a proposed ban on Jingle Bells, risqué street stunts, steno raises and layoffs, dating breakups, and ends with a football loss overshadowed by holiday chaos and Aggie ties to Midland.
A wave of energy dispute and political delay grips Washington as officials blame vanity, fear of criticism, and anti-Nixon sentiment for stalling proven fuel saving methods. Reporters describe battles over agency agendas, delayed programs, and 300 to 400 energy bills in lawmakers’ desks while experts warn of continued public hardship.
Bruce Biossat warns that refinery capacity lags demand, risking shortages. By 1985 US oil use could reach 26.2 million barrels daily while capacity climbs slowly. He calls for urgent, prioritized action to expand sources beyond Middle East and Alaska and criticizes debates over rationing versus voluntary cuts.London buses face unruly teens who abuse and dodge fares on late-night routes. AP reports staff quit due to threats from discotheque ravers, changing the nature of trouble from heavy drinkers to fare evasion and noise.
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