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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1977
Page
3
In Texas two men abducted 77 year old Lilly Kirkland from her daughter's South Dallas County home. Bound and blindfolded, she spent more than 10 hours in a sleeping bag in a wooded area near De Soto before ransom was demanded. She remained at large as authorities pursued leads.
President Ford delivers a farewell State of the Union citing a nation at peace and progress in inflation and jobs, while noting unemployment as his greatest regret as he passes the presidency to Carter. Congressional leaders praise the address as a heartfelt swan song and look to Carter for the future.
The FTC notes sweepstakes can offer relief after Christmas when many households face bills. The article describes mailed giveaways aimed at providing cash to people in need, framing them as timely assistance during a difficult postholiday season.
The Federal Power Commission considers letting emergency natural gas sales continue from Houston Pipeline to Transcontinental and United Gas Pipe Line for up to 60 days starting Jan 6. The move would bypass federal price controls but courts previously blocked longer authority. Houston Pipeline seeks up to 5 million cubic feet daily to Transcontinental and 150 million to United at nonregulated prices to avert winter shortages.
In the San Juan Basin old gas sells for 40 cents interstate versus 1.05 intrastate. Gov Apodaca decries the inequity as lawmakers seek a fair price while FPC rules keep interstate prices low. Energy officials warn deregulation risks high home bills. others push intrastate price controls and fear federal takeover.
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