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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1977
Page
3
In Musami district police chief Supt John Potter said the seven white missionaries killed were attacked by 12 gunmen described as ZANU members under Mugabe's alleged control. He cited Soviet weapons and implied autonomous actions by the group.
Gov. Dolph Briscoe seeks 561.2 million from general tax dollars for highway construction in a key House debate. Critics say the move drains general revenue and limits legislative discretion while supporters push emergency priority. Budget staff warn funds may be short to cover the highway bill along with other fiscal measures.
Texas prison director James Estelle told the Senate Finance Committee that the Department of Corrections needs $16.5 million more over two years to meet rising food and utility costs and to handle a large jump in inmates. He cited population growth from about 11 000 12 000 in the 1960s to 20 830 today and attributed it to Texas attitudes. Estelle endorsed more paroles and mandatory parole proposals to reduce recidivism, noting a 33 percent rate. He contrasted Texas per prisoner daily cost of 7.45 with higher rates in California and Massachusetts.
President Carter directs reduced pomp for foreign visitors at the White House. Fewer trumpets and a smaller military display replace the half hour welcoming ceremony on the south lawn as part of a plan to curb imperial imagery and save time for all involved.
San Francisco AP reports 10 year old Brad Kopp fears bombs and gun threats after NWLF attacks on city officials. Extra police protection costs taxpayers about 4902 dollars daily. Mayor Moscone ordered 24 hour security for supervisors and officials as threats ripple through families.
John A. Phillips of New Haven, a Princeton junior, says two foreign embassies Pakistan and France requested information from his atomic bomb blueprint and term paper. He refused both, notified CIA, and told Sen. Proxmire of the approach highlighting nuclear proliferation risks. Pakistan cited energy aims. embassy spokesman denied sinister intent.
Houston attorneys plan an appeal to the Texas Supreme Court and possibly the U.S. Supreme Court after a judge ruled that children of illegal aliens must pay tuition to attend Texas schools. The suit names 12 children aged 5 to 13 who were denied free enrollment, with prosecutors arguing the state cannot fund education for all aliens.
Adm. Stansfield Turner, Carter’s second choice to head the CIA, may undergo tough Senate questioning as lawmakers favor a civilian but show no strong opposition to his nomination. Hearings have not yet been scheduled before the Intelligence Committee.
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