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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1978
Page
3
West Germany indexes 12 long playing records deemed dangerous to youth for glorifying Nazism and war. Titles include A Nation to Arms Blitz Victory in Poland The Waffen-SS and Youth on the March the Hitler Youth.
Yana Mintoff, daughter of Malta's prime minister, and John McSherry were charged with criminal damage after hurling three bags of horse manure into the House of Commons during a debate on home rule for Scotland. They were escorted out amid shouting and security questions, in a protest linked to Northern Ireland.
President Jimmy Carter and family conducted a low key 11 hour multi state trip during a 10 day vacation. Visitors included Emmitsburg Maryland Saint Mother Elizabeth Seton shrine Gettysburg Pennsylvania battlefield Mamie Eisenhower Mercersburg Pennsylvania and Antietam Maryland. Carter spoke with park rangers historian Shelby Foote and local crowds while avoiding fanfare and large security presences.
Lebanon reports escalating border tensions after Syrian attack on Christian groups in Beirut and the Golan Heights. President Sarkis threatens resignation for full authority while Israel and Syria mobilize forces. Cooperating powers urge restraint as casualties mount among Beirut Christians and surrounding communities.
Detroit reports federal tests of Chrysler Omni and Horizon subcompacts found no unusual safety risks in handling. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report may be released soon. Agency chief Joan Claybrook cleared a public announcement, aides to Transportation Secretary Brock Adams review it.
Gene Leroy Hart was ordered to stand trial on three counts of first degree murder for the June 13 1977 killings of three Girl Scouts at a northeastern Oklahoma camp. Judge Jess Clan ton ruled probable cause existed and an arraignment set for July 18.
Thousands in Rochester Minnesota remain homeless and without power after heavy floods. Officials began house to house damage surveys as a dam along the Zumbro River faced checks for a crack. Five people died and damage neared fifty million dollars. National Guard and Civil Defense aided rescues as President Carter potential disaster declaration loomed.
Officials say a statewide boat theft ring has been busted with the arrest of Waco resident Carol Ellis 41 and the recovery of 10 boats valued over 100000 dollars. Boats stolen from Houston Fort Worth Lewisville Conroe and Seabrook were linked to the ring. Ellis faces felony theft charges and a 50000 dollar bond. Police believe more arrests and recoveries will follow as the investigation continues.
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