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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1973
Page
2
Five chemistry students from the University of Texas at Arlington were hospitalized after an ether spill in an organic chemistry lab caused a flash fire. Connie Berg of Euless was the most seriously burned while pouring ether into a flask. Gary Penn said there was no explosion, only flames.
The United States imposes strict controls on iron and steel scrap exports after domestic prices hit a 16 year peak. officials consider curbs on corn exports while easing some cottonseed and soybean export limits as part of a broader adjustment of food and materials trade. Japan may reduce U.S. scrap imports to five million tons in 1973, with the United States still supplying much of Japan's needs.
Mrs. Pat Goodnight reports Toyah gains new school superintendent Mr. Sherman Conner who starts July 1 after duties in Quitaque. Tammy Conner, a sophomore, joins the Toyah family while the Conners buy the Dolan residence. Toyah Vikings shut out Valentine Coyotes in a double header, with Lara earning a win and a 12-1 victory noted.
The Pecos Enterprise lists mail subscription prices for Reeves County and other areas. Rates show six months and annual options with prepaid terms and postage paid at Pecos Texas.
James R. Record 87 longtime Fort Worth Star-Telegram associate editor buried in Greenwood Cemetery after 66 years with the paper. Betty Grable 56 dies of lung cancer in Santa Monica hospital famed WWII pin up with iconic bathing suit pose and nationwide circulation of her image.
Dr. Robert Baxter former UT psychiatrist testified in a Texas Youth Council class action case that Gatesville State School for Boys subjects were mistreated assaulted deprived of basic liberties and not given adequate rehabilitation. He cited a January beating and described homo sexuality as a common practice.
Summaries from AP note White House press plans a Nixon statement after Senate Watergate committee phase. Committee will hear 20 witnesses through Aug 3 with daily hearings. Ziegler defends Buzhardt remark on Dean as felon, Richardson says no recommendations yet. Harris poll shows 46 percent doubt Watergate coverage excess. The Gatesville School case cites censorship, staff unqualification, poor coordination, and unequal racial balance in a youth rehabilitation setting. The Texas Youth Council runs three girls schools and two other boys schools for about 2,000 students.
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