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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1975
Page
3
The 86th Rose Parade concluded in Pasadena as festivities began America's 200th celebration with the theme Heritage of America. Georgia entered The Colonial Dream as top award winner among floats decorated with flowers and dancers.
Twelve ordinary Washington residents convicted John Mitchell Haldeman Ehrlichman and Mardian on multiple counts as Kenneth Parkinson was found not guilty. The jury verdicts ended the Watergate cover up case, with Judge Sirica noting the solemn service of the 11 week trial.
Former White House aide John Ehrlichman argues that a bonfire on the South Lawn would not have been a bad idea in hindsight after the public disclosure of the White House taping system. He says the released tapes offer a warped view and that listeners should hear all tapes to gain balance.
AP capsule outlines charges against five Watergate defendants. John Mitchell faces up to 25 years and 37,000 dollars. Haldeman up to 25 years and 21,000 dollars. Ehrlichman up to 20 years and 35,000 dollars. Mardian up to 5 years and 10,000 dollars. Parkinson acquitted on two counts. Maximums vary by charge.
A new federal campaign finance law began on New Year’s Day restricting hard money contributions in federal races and enabling public financing for presidential contests. Senate and House races receive no public funds. Enforcement rests with a six member commission yet to be appointed by the President, the Speaker of the House, and the president pro tempore of the Senate.
AP market basket survey shows 15 common items priced in 13 cities with monthly checks. December 1974 average grocery bill fell seven tenths of 1 percent as seven cities saw declines and six saw rises, aided by sugar price leveling and beef sales.
Volkswagen, Germanys largest automaker, announced mass layoffs for 86,000 of its 111,000 domestic workers until January 10, amid an industry slump. Domestic prices will rise about 3.5 percent, while foreign VW prices stay steady. The firm posted a 1973 profit and 1974 potential loss, with 1974 workforce cuts totaling 15,000 through attrition. Rudolf Leiding resigned as former head on December 20.
Jay Patrick a 17-year-old from Redmond Oregon pushed aside his wheelchair and walked off a plane to greet a crowd after returning from New York City where he had brain surgery. Diagnosed with dystonia as a child he lived on crutches for three years and now plans to regain balance for basketball and baseball. Support from nurse Gertrude Goldsmith and community donations funded his travel and surgeries at St Barnabas Hospital.
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