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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1978
Page
3
Rep. Sam M. Gibbons cites a Federal Highway Administration study showing 8,000 miles of the 38,000 mile interstate system need major work. He says as much as 19 billion dollars may be required for repair and rehabilitation through 1995.
Israel urged its American allies to oppose arms sales to Egypt as Sadat pressed Carter for jet fighters. Deputy Defense Minister Zippori said Israel would mobilize friends in America to block weapons deals while Carter ponders the package. Begin warned that U.S. arms sales would hinder Middle East peace efforts. Sadat left Washington for Europe after meetings, seeking 120 F-5Es and potentially F-15s and F-16s, with officials doubting congressional approval for advanced jets. Alfred Atherton planned talks with Dayan to revive negotiations as Carter hosted a private dinner for American Jewish leaders.
Syrian peacekeepers and Christian militiamen battled near Beirut in heavy rain for a third day. Six Syrian soldiers reportedly burned when an APC was hit near Ein el Rummaneh as Fayadiyeh Barracks faced a siege with Col. Antoine Barakat threatening a counterattack if demands were not met.
Los Angeles police doubt the so called confession by Ned Terrence York, 37, a religious part time actor, who was arrested for inquiry into the Hillside Strangler murders. Officers say he told of a ninth victim and provided details to warrant keeping him for checks. Officials warned media not to overstate progress and cautioned York could be released if charges aren’t filed by Friday.
The State Department criticizes human rights policies of allies including Israel, saying interrogations in occupied Arab lands involve extreme pressure and brutality by some interrogators. It notes Israel runs a model democracy in its territory but not in occupied areas, citing excessive force, home destruction, and political torture concerns.
Winter of 1977 was exceptionally cold, but the following winter may be remembered for record snowfall. Allen Pearson, national storm forecaster, notes blizzards outpacing normal levels with January setting snow records in Cleveland and South Bend. West sees a patchwork pattern with Houston coldest January on record and Phoenix warmest, while the West Coast remains unusually wet. Despite adequate supplies, distribution hampered by snow and a coal strike.
In Tyler 445 East Texas workers reach a $5.75 million settlement, described by U S District Judge William Steger as the largest of its kind. The suit, filed in 1974 over amosite exposure, cites 86 deaths among 1 081 employees and a total $20 million in offers from government and private firms.
Randy Veselka, 19, built a CB radio business from 500 dollars into a thriving enterprise. He started in fall 1975, expanded to CB Warehouse, added car stereos and radar detectors, and plans to be a millionaire by 25. His father joined the venture as the firm grew.
U S Army maps strategy for Operation Snowblow II and deploys 96 troops and equipment to eastern Connecticut after Carter declares a state of emergency. Col Jerry Griffith says eight Air Force transports landed at Bradley Airport with C5A and C141 arrivals expected. mission is snow removal and route clearance.
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