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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1971
Page
1
Scientists warn the growing oil slick off San Francisco endangers Bolinas Lagoon a key feeding area for nesting great blue herons and white egrets. Volunteers converge at the lagoon mouth about 20 miles north to stop the inch-thick spill from a tanker collision from reaching the wildlife habitat.
Harrisburg government lead says capital punishment is unconstitutional and orders abolition of the electric chair. He states that Pennsylvania prisoners on death row would effectively begin serving life terms under the new policy.
The 47 year old Finn Max Jakobson becomes the first man to enter the race to succeed Secretary General U Thant at the United Nations in New York. Jakobson has led Finland's U N delegation since 1965 and earlier served as press attache in Washington.
Israeli security forces ordered to curb violence in Gaza City after complaints of beatings by border police. The move follows daily grenade attacks by Palestinian guerrillas, mainly targeting other Arabs, amid ongoing chaos in the occupied Gaza Strip.
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird says no major military base closures are planned in the near term. He adds decisions will follow the 1972 budget review and Congress reaction to the budget submission.
DETROIT AP The United Auto Workers Chrysler Council will meet at 9 a.m. Friday to consider a tentative contract with Chrysler Corp covering about 110000 maintenance and production workers. The agenda includes the salaried workers contract for roughly 10000 UAW personnel, with bargaining ongoing.
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department will downplay the 1910-14 parity basis. From the January farm price report, price comparisons will use 1967 averages instead of the old 1910-14 figures.
In a move to loosen the seniority system, House Democrats and Republicans backed new rules in separate caucuses to give members a vote on committee chairmen who now rise strictly by seniority. The changes are expected to be gradual with no immediate major shifts.
Washington reports a restless new Congress opening amid protests over U S involvement in Indochina. Senator Frank Church demands Foreign Relations Committee inquiry into Nixon era Cambodia actions and possible violations of 91st Congress limits.
London AP reports a threatened influx of foreign union support after an appeal to cut Britain’s links with foreign unions. The day-old postal walkout halted mail and cable services while about 90 percent of phones remained on automatic systems as the Cabinet stayed out.
Cambodian troops retook the Pich Nil pass near Highway 4 and raised their flag, signaling a strategic gain amid ongoing clashes. The action follows recent advances in the region as government forces push to secure disrupted supply routes and deter rebel activity.
President Nixon told his Cabinet that the country seeks change and an imaginative, innovative government. He spoke privately after outlining the administration’s budget and programs for the coming year in a three hour session.
The Internal Revenue Service reports early 1971 filers often skip the new peel-off label with name address and Social Security number on form 1040. Officials fear missing labels cause delayed refunds and processing slowdowns as many taxpayers must reenter data.
Mr and Mrs Ward McDaniel celebrate their 81st wedding anniversary in Macon Missouri Both live in a four room house and have survived long odds with the odds once calculated at 191 million to 1 The couple’s ages and milestones drew interest from federal statisticians and the Census Bureau as they marked eight decades of marriage
Congress asked to approve 950 million dollars in federal grants for public works in areas with 8.75 percent plus unemployment. The bill would fund 80 percent of permanent facilities ready for construction and favor projects with high labor costs. Rep. McFall introduced the measure in the House and seeks broad support. Sen. Randolph leads the Senate version.
A new Congress convenes with Carl Albert as House Speaker while debates loom over filibusters and reform. In the Senate, Kennedy and Byrd contend for No 2 leadership as Scott and Baker weigh challenges. Democrats push to curb seniority and replace chairmen with younger members. Nixon vows a sweeping domestic program as a new political year begins.
Federal grand jurors probe a multi million dollar stock fraud case linking Texas officials and business leaders. Depositions list Gov. Preston Smith and others as stock buyers. SEC seeks to halt unregistered stock sales and investigate ties to banking legislation.
Gov. Preston Smith says there was no conflict of interest in profiting from National Bankers Life Insurance stock linked to a federal suit over deposit insurance bills in 1969. He notes he would not have vetoed the bills if involved. others call for disclosures and ethics probes amid stock purchases by officials and related inquiries.
AP reports Ed Hughes longtime offensive coach for the San Francisco 49ers was named head coach of the Houston Oilers. Also in brief: former President Harry S. Truman, 86, admitted to Research Hospital in Kansas City in fair condition. tests to determine his ailment.
West of the Pecos region remains fair through Friday with a slight cooldown on Friday. Tonight’s low is 28 to 38, and Friday’s high 58 to 72 degrees.
The SEC suit in Dallas identifies National Bankers Life Insurance Co Master Control Inc Olympic Life Insurance Co Nashwood Corp and others as defendants. Named individuals include John Osorio Waggoner Carr Joseph Novotny Tom Thomas Sam Stock Donald Akins and Frank W. Sharp among parties controlling or owning implicated firms and subsidiaries.
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