04 Feb 1971
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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1971
Page
1
Ten oil producing countries warned Western oil firms to accept higher prices by February 15. If not met, they will push legislation to raise prices unilaterally. Iranian Finance Minister Jamshid Amuzegar said the door remains open for a deal.
In Brunswick Georgia an explosion at the Thiokol Chemical Corp munitions complex killed 24 people and injured 34. Worker Lillie Mae Rainey 18 described a wall of fire and a loud blast as debris fell around her. Investigators from Thiokol Army and FBI began probing the ruins for the cause.
Snow sleet freezing drizzle rain and fog affected the nation from the Rockies to the Atlantic. The National Weather Service warns of a potentially dangerous storm in the southern Rockies. Travel warnings issued for a 20 state area from the central Plains through the Midwest to the central and southern Appalachians. Heavy snow warnings target parts of Minnesota South Dakota Iowa and Nebraska.
A California firm claims former Air Force Chief Curtis LeMay received a $1 million investment fund from Texas oilman NB Hunt after he became a third party candidate in 1968. The Networks Electronics petition seeks to counter LeMay's $5.3 million breach of contract suit, alleging the fund prevented financial hardship after LeMay was fired as board chairman.
Rolls Royce announced it would enter receivership as soaring engine development costs for Lockheed Tristar jetliner strain the company finances. Accountant E R Nicholson was named the receiver and said his objective is to preserve as much as possible.
A bomb blast at the Oakland Army Induction Center shattered windows and blew in doors at 12:30 a.m. Police reported no injuries. The nine story building at 15th and Clay has long faced antiwar protests targeting draftees.
The Vatican announced a system to discipline theologians and teachers for doctrinal errors. Msgr. Giuseppe Tomko said the term heresy would not be used for such errors and that scholars who insist on a position the congregation finds erroneous would not be excommunicated.
President Nixon sent a general revenue sharing proposal to a wary Congress. The plan would auto grow to about $10 billion annually in flexible federal funds for state and local governments and would include incentives for states to determine local distribution.
The U S Command ends a six day news blackout to reveal 20000 Saigon troops conducting a major operation in the northwest South Vietnam sector with potential Laos thrust. American forces totaling 9000 are involved in the evolving offensive.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis returned to the White House with her children for the first time since 1963 to view new Kennedy portraits by Aaron Shikler hung in the East Room. President Nixon hosted the visit with a dinner, while the portraits will be on public display for about 10 days.
Congress moves toward hearings on President Nixon's proposal to empower federal action during major transport strikes. Senate Labor Chair Williams stops short of pledging support, while Sen Javits backs action, and AFL CIO opposes compulsory arbitration despite Nixon's final offer plan.
Apollo 14 astronauts Shepard Mitchell and Roosa maneuver toward the Fra Mauro site. The command ship Antares will detach for a precision landing, while the crew describes the moon as wild and rugged and prepares for a potentially historic surface touchdown Friday.
Cairo disputed reports that Egypt agreed to extend the Middle East cease-fire by one month as U N mediator Jarring pressed for progress. Officials said no extension has been agreed, though signs point to possible acceptance later, while Israel and Jordan react cautiously amid looming expiry.
Ottawa records show unemployment at its highest since 1960 with 1971 seen as weak for growth. Inflation cools to a 12 month low while Trudeau defends austerity as unemployment climbs and investors and consumers grow wary ahead of the 1972 election.
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