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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1975
Page
5
Air lines will lift U S Europe fares about ten percent on April 1 while offering cheaper tickets for buyers 60 days ahead. A youth fare for ages 12 to 21 is being proposed but may be blocked by the U S government.
A district judge in San Antonio issued a wiretap injunction limiting Southwestern Bell from tapping phones or destroying documents tied to a $29 million lawsuit involving fired executive James Ashley and the family of deceased Bell VP T D Gravitt. The order, not ruling on misconduct, aims to curb alleged destruction of records as the case moves toward trial on March 31.
Detroit reports a coming shift as American standard size cars shrink by two feet in length and 500 to 1,000 pounds in weight by the late 1970s to meet stricter emissions. Ford and GM outline smaller models while federal goals push fuel economy near 18.7 mpg by 1980.
Senator Frank Church, noted for pushing Vietnam peace efforts, expects to head a Senate committee created to probe U S intelligence operations. The chamber approved a nine month 750000 dollar inquiry with a staff to be chosen by Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield and hearings slated with protections against leaks.
Mexican police seek clues on whether leftist or rightist groups carried out a coordinated wave of bombings killing five and injuring 27 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico City, and Oaxaca. A leaflet claimed the attack for the People's Defense Command, a group officials doubt.
The $110 million pay raise bill for state employees moved from the House Appropriations Committee toward a floor vote in Austin. The Senate urged a higher priority version aimed at preventing pay gaps with supervisors, detailing across the board raises from 10.5 to 14.2 percent for various employee groups, plus adjusted reimbursements and state benefits.
Senator John Tower of Texas blasts wage and price controls as part of the problem not a cure. He criticizes a bill by Senators Proxmire and Stevenson granting President Ford standby power for rollbacks, argues inflation must be fought by cutting government deficits rather than controls.
Dallas based report cites PEMEX chief engineer Antonio Echeverria stating 61 successful wells in a southern Mexico field suggest reserves could reach eight billion barrels or more. preliminary drilling resumes offshore in three weeks as seismic data guide further exploration and development targets.
President Ford mulls extending the amnesty program with a Friday midnight expiry. White House counsel Philip W. Buchen says action may extend beyond Friday but Ford must decide this week. About 7,000 have joined the program across three parts, with the Presidential Clemency Board reporting 2,400 written requests and 500 phone applications. chairman Charles E. Goodell estimates 100,000 to 120,000 eligible deserters and draft evaders.
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