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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1973
Page
3
In Europe the dollar sagged in Frankfurt and Paris while inching ahead in London amid slow trading. Gold held steady in London and Zurich as reports of a broad market move faded and no crisis signs appeared.
President Nixon, in a radio address from San Clemente, promises the freeze will be as short as possible and foresees relief from high food prices. He cites farm price measures, embargoes on exports, and consultations with stakeholders as Phase 4 debates loom before the 60 day limit on August 13.
Reed Drilling Equipment's weekly survey shows 199 active rigs in the two state Permian Basin, down from 209 two weeks earlier. Pecos County leads with 21 rigs, Eddy 20, Ward 14, Yoakum 10, Reeves 9, Lea 11, down from prior tallies. 1972 week had 179 rigs.
Washington AP reports Charles J. Carey president of the National Canners Association warned of a growing shortage of canned fruits and vegetables in the 1972 74 marketing year. He said demand will rise as fresh food prices climb and stocks are at wartime lows urging Phase 4 controls to boost supplies.
Israeli defense minister Moshe Dayan blamed Palestinian terrorists for the killing of Yosef Alon in Maryland. Alon’s body arrived in Israel aboard a U.S. Air Force jet escorted by Israeli fighters. Officials described the fatal shooting and noted no suspects yet in the case. Nixon ordered heightened protection for Washington’s diplomatic community.
Samuel M. Barbiero uncovers an old Mount Harris contract detailing women teachers forbidden to marry or drink, dress modestly, and hour rules, plus men courting once weekly and strict classroom duties, with pay historically set at 3120 a month.
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