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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1971
Page
4
The editorial questions whether the spirit of Christmas truly lasts beyond the holidays. It suggests the nostalgia for past celebrations shapes present feelings, noting that real transformation is rare but possible if we strive to retain kindness and goodwill year round rather than fading after Christmas.
The Nimbus4 satellite tracks Mt Rainier’s temperature eight times weekly from 680 miles above Washington State. Geologists monitor hot spots on the 14 410 foot peak to detect potential warming and glacier melt. Space satellites now underpin weather forecasting and safety, aiding storms and commercial operations.
International Disposal Corp. plans to close its $2 million refuse reclamation plant in St. Petersburg after a failed composting process. The 100 ton daily facility could not compete with commercial fertilizers and operate profitably. Director Richard Steed blames high costs and says cities states and the nation are not willing to pay needed prices to solve solid waste and pollution problems.
A truck driver’s brake failure and ensuing fright led to a stroke, and a court ruled compensation payable for fright that results in physical harm. The article cites similar cases where job related stress or nerves culminated in heart attack or disability, contrasting with cases denying compensation for merely mild disagreements.
In a final segment of the 1971 AP questionnaire, a conservative senator and a liberal representative reveal cautious, humorous, or self protective stances. The senator dodges liquor by the drink and tax questions, while the representative laments student dissent and provides cautious policy hints. Names are withheld or omitted, with anonymity preserved in several responses.
NASA implements Flight Crew Health Stabilization limiting contact and enforcing 21 day quarantines for Apollo 14 prime and backup crews at Kennedy Space Center. Medical surveillance extends to spouses and close contacts during the 60 day prelaunch period.
The piece notes voters often fault state leaders over national economic troubles. Governors like Reagan, Love, and Milliken say unemployment and tighter spending shaped losses in 1970 elections. Analysts see a new pattern of local blame shifting to high visibility officials.
NEA report notes Dr. Sherman Kieffer of the National Institute of Mental Health warns that teen marijuana use may cause lasting psychological damage. He argues adolescence requires facing problems to grow, and using cannabis to escape can cripple future adjustment and heighten psychiatric risk.
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