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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1979
Page
4
Editorial notes a rising problem of dating and marrying among women and men in the Army. An official report warns that socializing between officers and enlisted personnel threatens morale and discipline. Commanders are urged to counsel individuals and curb relationships to preserve order. Love, it seems, confronts the Army itself.
The Direct Mail Marketing Association pressed member firms at its Washington meeting to join a voluntary service removing names from commercial mailing lists. Fewer than 10 percent currently participate, and officials urged broader signups before possible federal regulation. To opt out, write to Mail Preference Service in New York.
Donald Hovde, new president of the National Association of Realtors, says a new form of discrimination limits housing through zoning, utilities and other barriers. He cites rising prices, buyers' demand and a changing market as driving up costs, noting homes have grown larger and pricier since the 1950s.
On January 8, events include the 1815 Battle of New Orleans final War of 1812 engagement, La Salle reaching Niagara Falls in 1679, Wilson's 14 points in 1918, France occupying the Ruhr in 1932, De Gaulle becoming France's president in 1959, a deadly 1961 Dutch train crash, and the 1964 recovery of stolen gems from Miami. Birthdays include Sherman Adams and David Bowie. Beecher’s thought closes.
The piece contrasts professional opinions with guesses, noting costs from fifty dollars and up versus free. It reflects on age related sleep patterns around New Year’s Eve and humorously on finding and replacing missing Christmas lights on Christmas Eve.
Washington bureau report notes Maj. Gen. Starr relaxed billeting rules allowing visiting VIPs to stay in downtown hotels when base billets are full. Hotel usage rose from 1,926 rooms in late 1977 to over 2,400 in October after the change. Also covers Fed action easing three day cooling off period on credit card plans and Rep. Natcher’s record attendance event near miss.
December polls by Harris and NBC News Associated Press show a majority favor maintaining or increasing defense, but when defense is weighed against social programs voters favor cutting military spending over trimming education, veterans, health, and aid to the poor.
Washington report notes the incoming 96th Congress echoes prior sessions despite reforms. It highlights candid remarks and resignations by Otis Pike and Panetta as signs lawmakers discuss problems openly, while warning of persistent lobby influence and workload issues.
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