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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1977
Page
3
An explosion near New Orleans killed at least 34 with a missing man raising the death toll to 35. A survivor seeks 2.9 million in damages. Cranes search through debris as authorities work to recover bodies.
A 27 million settlement ends a 2.5 billion uranium supply suit in Richmond. Texas Utilities and nine other utilities sued Westinghouse for escalating ore prices from 10 to 40 dollars per pound between 1973 and 1975. The deal includes 470000 pounds at contract price, 500000 pounds at a mutually agreed price, 4 million cash, free equipment and services, and rights to uranium properties and technical licenses. Westinghouse continues settlements with remaining utilities and pursues claims against 29 producers.
Israeli Prime Minister Menahem Begin told the Knesset he will not yield to Egypt's terms for a Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza. He outlined a plan for Palestinian self rule while preserving Israeli security control, stating the land remains Israel's. Demonstrators in Yamit protested near the Knesset over Sinai withdrawal fears.
NASA refused a White House request to reopen a government inquiry into unidentified flying objects. The agency said there is no transferable evidence to justify a study, adding it would be wasteful and unproductive. Robert Frosch said NASA will analyze any credible new physical evidence if it appears.
Sutherland Division plant of Banquet Foods complied with a farmers request and sent a telegram to President Carter supporting the nationwide farm strike. About 150 farmers gathered outside the Batesville plant as tractors encircled it and blocked deliveries. Police described the protest as peaceful with two traffic arrests.
A lingering cold spell raises concern for citrus crops in Florida while rain and snow affect California and the Great Lakes area. Two feet of snow fell in Buffalo with flurries elsewhere as Florida braces for a hard freeze and Georgia Maryland and New England see cool to chilly, unsettled conditions.
The Houston Post Office drew more than 19 000 applicants for new jobs as talks begin in April 1978 with unions over wage gains fringe benefits and job security. Bailar notes strong demand while unions push for higher pay and protections amid a labor market tense with potential strikes and a large cost in labor costs for the Postal Service.
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