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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1973
Page
10
The essay criticizes a famed journalist for misrepresenting the Vietnam War and argues broader forces shape American attitudes. It contends the era reveals deep flaws in government, media, and society, and dismisses the idea that the war alone explains national troubles.
President Nixon presents a 269 billion dollar budget and faces a tough fight with a Democratic Congress. House Appropriations chair George Mahon warns deficits remain large while Speaker Carl Albert denounces the plan as demolition of social programs.
The International Rescue Committee reports 1972 as the busiest year for aiding refugees since its 1933 founding. Chairman Leo Cherne warns 1973 may surpass that record as violence and displacement persist, especially in Vietnam, with millions uprooted and orphans left behind.
The U S Savings and Loan League argues a late 1960s Census Bureau projection undercounted household formation by over 1.2 million, keeping forecasters divided. They cite low vacancy rates for single family homes and rentals as evidence of ongoing demand and predict a 2.7 million housing unit year for 1973 with little price relief for new buyers.
Hal Boyle reflects on the empty house after his daughter Tracy Ann departs for another college term. He recalls her six month off period, her job as a copy boy, and her remark about pursuing the English language. The piece ends with a meditation on parenting and the ache of a quiet home.
February 6 marks several historical events including the death of King George VI in 1952 and the opening of Trinity Church in New York in 1697. Notable turns include the Utrecht peace in 1715, France recognizing the United States in 1778, and Eisenhower becoming Allied commander in 1943. Modern notes recall 10 years ago Franco-Spanish military accord and 5 years ago Vietnam Khe Sanh incident. Governor Reagan’s 62nd birthday noted. Thought for today credits Lincoln.
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Austin updates include H B 10 and H B 6 moving toward open meetings and open records. The measures require public access to most government records and limit closed sessions while protecting news sources. Ombudsman proposals, insurance discrimination bills, silent prayer, and DWI penalties also surface alongside land use reforms and disease data.
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