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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1973
Page
3
President Nixon plans another nationwide radio address focusing on the economy. The taped message was prepared at the Florida White House in Key Biscayne over the weekend and will follow noon network news reports.
The Interior Department opens a public hearing on a proposal to double federal offshore oil and gas lands off Texas and nearby Louisiana. Most tracts are gas prone with potential reserves of 36 to 60 million barrels of oil and 5.4 to 7.6 trillion cubic feet of gas, and a June 19 sale date is tentatively planned in New Orleans.
In Austin the House and Senate convene to honor boxing champion George Foreman. Lawmakers debate campaign finance reporting rules and a bill on comparative negligence that would repeal the guest statute, with potential insurance impact.
In Austin the Senate Jurisprudence Committee heard testimony on a bill to strengthen the 1967 open meetings law and punish officials who act in secret. Officials and editors warned the measure could chill citizen discussion while supporters argued it targets covert pre meeting talks. The bill adds penalties, lists exemptions, and would take effect January 1 with exceptions for real estate, hiring, personnel, attorney consultations, and security matters.
Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz says retail food prices rose in January the most in 20 to 25 years. Federal Reserve Chair Burns urges meatless days and cheese focus to curb costs amid administration efforts.
In Austin a House subcommittee wrestles with three bills expanding abortion, sterilization, contraception, and prenatal care access. Key votes hinge on Rep. Carlos Truan and a balanced panel including Catholics, Presbyterians, and Baptists. Opponents warn parental rights and spousal consent issues threaten marriage and family life.
A part time fireman from Warsop responded to a middle of the night blaze wearing his wife’s shortie nightdress by mistake for his shirt. He did not realize the mix up until arriving at the scene and declined to reveal his identity.
Federal narcotics officer John Finlater told a Senate interim study committee that Texas could be among the first to back decriminalizing possession under three ounces. He praised the bill as one of the finest pieces of legislative work and outlined federal stance on simple possession and ongoing efforts against smugglers and large dealers. Finlater urged Texas to reform its laws and praised the study group’s thorough report.
Grace King of the Permian Historical Society announces that C W Brown of McCamey will chair the selection committee for the 1972 Distin guished Memberships and Awards. Olin Ashley of Gardena is named to serve on the committee alongside others from Midland Pecos and Monahans.
Acting manager Lee Malett says the loss of eight of the 59 wild whooping cranes at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge is a severe blow. He doubts cranes are wintering elsewhere and notes 51 birds have remained at the refuge since mid November. Canadian observes logged a record 16 nests at Wood Buffalo National Park in northern Canada.
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