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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1968
Page
4
A guest editorial quotes Batavia Illinois Herald on President Johnson with Jeffersonian warnings about public debt and economy. It notes debate over a 10 percent surtax and calls for further federal spending cuts before approval. Mention of a 1934 tax case by Federal Judge Learned Hand.
Congressman Richard C. White writes from West Texas praising the U S military effort in South Vietnam. He highlights the 1st Marine Division Reconnaissance Battalion and the Sting Ray helicopter operation, argues Southeast Asia ties to U S security, and says victory depends on maintaining a secure South Vietnam. He condemns Viet Cong tactics and urges continued support for a free self determined Vietnam.
The document lists key dates for candidates and voters including the March 5 payment deadline for assessment fees the April 15 start of mail absentee voting the April 24 to 26 campaign expense filings the April 30 last day for in person absentee voting the May 4 primary election and May 7 canvass with a May 1 county convention noted.
U.S. Senator Ralph Yarborough criticizes federal education cuts amid Vietnam war costs. He cites tripled federal aid since 1964, bilingual education funding shortfalls, and state college needs, urging preserved funding for classrooms, colleges, and teacher resources. He notes 30 million for bilingual programs but only 5 million allocated.
Senator Tower criticizes education cuts, citing $60.7 million below prior year and low funding for college and graduate construction. He reports a Munich Defense Studies Conference, stresses Western Europe as America's key ally, outlines NATO members' efforts and concerns, and cautions on the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty while highlighting European defense roles.
Toyah High School to present The Woman less Wedding and Unmarried Women Friday at 7 30 in the gym auditorium Admission 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children. Toys and community notices follow with local visits and events across Pecos Barstow and surrounding areas.
Pecos Volunteer Fire Department answered a dispatch at 1714 South Alamo on Saturday afternoon but the incident proved to be a false alarm with no fire reported.
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