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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1980
Page
6
Patricia Harris, stepping into health secretary duties, targets cigarette advertising practices. She criticizes free samples given to youth and calls for caution with ads featuring sexy imagery, though she says no immediate legislation is planned.
Washington officials dismiss espionage claims amid Tehran hostage crisis. They note embassies host diplomats who gather open-source and official data rather than covertly spying. Foreign policy experts warn diplomatic protection complicates trials and intelligence work remains delicate.
On this day in history multiple events are noted including Alaska becoming the 49th state in 1959, Washington’s 1777 victory at Princeton, US severing relations with Cuba in 1961, Jack Ruby’s death in 1967, Gulf Oil and BP deal in 1974, a large IMF loan to Britain in 1977, a Brazilian hijack arrival in Cuba, and notable economic and political developments. Birthdays include actor Ray Milland. Thought for Today reflects a proverb about curses.
Washington reports dissonant views on Yassir Arafat and the PLO amid Tehran embassy seizure and hostage talks. Some allege genuine mediation, others view it as a cover for Soviet-friendly aims and possible inside planning with Iranian security.
The piece argues that black studies programs have declined since the 1960s, facing isolation, funding and faculty shortages, and weak student participation. It notes Harvard's reassessment and possible restructuring toward integration with other departments as a potential remedy to embedded isolation and misalignment with job market demands.
A New York Times report notes the president’s team tackling greetings and mailing duties as 100,000 Carter cards are prepared. Amy is urged to assist with addressing to complete the mail-out on schedule.
The LEAA study of 582 large public corporations in the mid-1970s shows over 60 percent faced federal law violations in a two year span. Allegations include securities fraud tax evasion financial manipulation advertising misrepresentation anticompetitive practices pollution and kickbacks. Costs run into billions.
A Senate subcommittee and the Justice Department clash over losses from crime and the disparity in penalties. White collar cases involve millions defrauded with brief or no prison time, while street crimes cause smaller losses but harsher sentences. The LEAA urges reforms including consumer pressure, yet official action remains limited.
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