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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1975
Page
3
In Nicosia, Turkish Cypriot leaders proclaimed a separate state in northern Cyprus while signaling a desire to federate it with an adjacent Greek Cypriot state. The move marks a bold step in the island's long running division and raises regional tensions.
The proclamation was issued jointly by the council of ministers and the legislative assembly of the autonomous Turkish Cypriot Administration during a joint session in the Turkish Cypriot quarter of the city.
President Chung Hee Park defended the referendum as a valuable choice while returns showed a sharp drop in support for his authoritarian rule. Official tallies from 98 percent of ballots indicated 9,710,569 in favor, 3,328,739 opposed, with 231,532 invalid. Voter turnout was about 80 percent of the 16.7 million electorate, meaning roughly 58 percent backed Park. This compared to the 1972 referendum approving constitutional changes to extend his power. In 1972, 12,863,468 votes favored, 1,087,965 opposed, with about 90 percent turnout.
The NRC reports 1974 saw over 1400 abnormal occurrences at U S nuclear plants related to safety or potential radiation release. Four events were directly significant to reactor safety or environment. no injuries or property damage occurred.
Boston AP report on a low cost test from Massachusetts General and MIT that uses a computer to analyze blood flow sounds for diagnosing carotid artery narrowing. The phonoangiography method records skin microphonic signals, displays results, and estimates artery size within one millimeter 73 to 84 percent of cases in 48 patients, with improvements ongoing.
Five Arizona dairy firm executives ordered to perform charity work for six months and firms to donate food equipment and services equal to fines. Judge Carl Muecke called the plan constructive noting fining money would not benefit the community. James Graves, former Borden general manager, to work with Westside Food Bank helping install hot water, organize donations, and supply milk and cottage cheese. Leona Johnson hails Graves as a marvelous person aiding food bank operations.
The Interior Department warned that offshore oil development could be delayed up to four months as invitations to oil companies to propose Mid Atlantic leasing areas were withdrawn. Assistant Interior Secretary Royston Hughes said the delay could extend further if the Supreme Court does not rule before the summer recess on ownership of mid Atlantic resources.
Belmont California facing declining enrollment considers leasing empty classrooms to pediatricians dentists or hairdressers to avoid closing schools. Superintendent Claude Turner says no precedent exists for renting space in operating schools to private enterprises while noting enrollment declines hit many districts nationwide. Meanwhile officials warn that U S oil independence remains crucial as a new Arab embargo could strangle the country, with Commerce Secretary Dent stressing heightened dependence on Middle East oil.
Iran’s central bank pegged the rial to the IMF’s SDR, replacing dollar linkage. Washington officials doubt the shift will alter Iran’s oil prices, noting Iran remains a major U.S. oil supplier and BP payments in dollars.
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