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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1979
Page
10
An earnest Christmas editorial recalls the Christ Child's message of hope and peace amid holiday noise. It asserts that humanity can achieve global harmony if goodwill prevails, emphasizing the timeless relevance of the nativity story and the power to curb civilization's savagery through shared responsibility.
AP analysis surveys the risk that equity in homes could collapse, threatening education funding, retirement plans, and perceived wealth. Greenspan cautions a 20 to 30 percent drop is unlikely but possible, while critics warn of overvaluation, borrowing, and tax drawbacks. Demand and vacancy rates remain near historical lows.
Notable anniversaries and events date back to 1814 with the treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812, 1800 Paris plot against Napoleon, 1866 Ku Klux Klan formation in Pulaski Tenn, 1943 Eisenhower to command Allied invasion, 1968 Apollo VIII space Christmas greeting, plus recent political and religious milestones and birthdays of Robert Joffrey and Frank Taveras.
After Idi Amin the country struggles with unstable rule and continuing violence. Zambian troops, once lauded for liberation, remain essential yet resented as Kampala endures nightly shooting dubbed popcorn. The pearl of Africa stalls economically while tribal rifts hinder coalition building and any clear path forward.
Washington reported Sen. Edward M. Kennedy faces a fresh setback as his Anti-Trust Enforcement Act of 1979 stalls. Kennedy’s attempt to allow consumer suits against price fixing faltered in committee and faces a potential Senate floor defeat due to Thurmond’s anticipated filibuster. The White House and Carter allies argue the bill exposes Kennedy’s leadership limits while Danforth proposes a partial compromise.
In a Washington column, the author imagines Santa Claus trapped by federal agencies. OSHA, the Labor and FTC could regulate elves, toys, and marketing, while the FAA and DOT would impose flight plans, safety standards, and vehicle requirements on the reindeer sleigh. The piece contrasts fantasy with regulatory reality and notes growing cynicism among children.
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