28 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1976
Page
1
Representative George Mahon warned the cotton industry that OSHA plans new cotton dust standards affecting gins, oil mills, and textile plants. The Federal Register published the proposals, with hearings set for April 4 1977.
President elect Carter says a tax cut is a likely prospect for his broad economic stimulus package to be unveiled next week. He notes it remains a second priority after putting people back to work and outlines plans for public works and tax cuts with advisers, aiming for a $15 to $20 billion program. He also mentions a possible 1977 meeting with Soviet leader Brezhnev and comments on Soviet arms production.
A dry norther enters Texas with little steam and slight cooling. Temperatures vary from 30 degrees in Dalhart to 75 at Mineral Wells and 77 at Wichita Falls. Travel advisories persist for snow showers in northeast Ohio and western mountains, with ice hazards on roads and bridges. Overnight lows span from 22 below zero at Warroad to 61 at Brownsville.
A local merchants Hawaii trip contest invites couples to visit participating merchants and submit an entry blank by Friday. No purchase is required.
The Commerce Department reports a record 906 million trade deficit in November as food exports drop and petroleum imports rise. Imports total about 10.5 billion while exports slip to 9.6 billion. Oil imports exceed 3 billion, up after OPEC price hikes.
CityEditor Gene Douglas notes contrasts between Sonora and Pecos as they weigh merging police and sheriff duties. Jacksonville, Florida shows zone policing and a computer aided dispatch system after consolidation, with benefits in accountability, efficiency, and unified command. Pets include 125 to 500 take home cars, one number to call, and broader interagency cooperation.
East Texas police investigated the slaughter of four otters two artic foxes and four raccoons at Ellen Trout Park zoo. Blood spattered enclosures and broken broomstick fragments were found. Investigators said animals may have been beaten and dragged from the zoo and over a fence. No bodies recovered and otters valued at over 800 dollars each.
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