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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1970
Page
1
Boeing Co. has secured a major defense contract to test the airborne warning and control system AWACS. The agreement, announced Wednesday, aims to deploy fleet of flying command posts to control air battles and detect enemy bombers and missiles, boosting the ailing Seattle area.
Detroit AP says the United Auto Workers place financial security of laid off members among priority topics for talks with GM Ford Chrysler next week. Leonard Woodcock, new UAW president, says settlement with one of the Big Three by Sept. 14 is hoped. contracts with GM Ford and Chrysler end Sept. 15. American Motors contract ends in October.
U S District Judge Herbert Christenberry ruled that the heirs of Pierre Leon Burns own the oil land in the Delta Wildlife Refuge at the Mississippi River mouth. The Buras heirs receive an accounting and possible mineral payment, based on a deed from Octave Barrios to Buras dated January 5, 1899, after suit filed November 18, 1954 in Plaquemines Parish seeking title and eviction of lessees.
Washington officials say last minute wording added to the House passed Clean Air Bill would stop a ban on lead in gasoline. Rep David Satterfield of Virginia pushed tightening conditions under which lead could be outlawed. The measure would empower HEW to prohibit fuel ingredients only after findings based on medical and scientific evidence.
U S Air Force planes have flown more than 120 bombing sorties against Cambodia targets since American troops pulled back into South Vietnam last week. The cutback comes after heavy air attacks in May and June as infantry swept enemy bases. Officials say warplanes will keep hitting supplies and routes but not provide direct air support for Cambodian troops except as a side effect of interdiction bombing.
The Nixon White House reveals a plan to create two new agencies to oversee environmental protection and environmental planning within the Commerce Department. The move contrasts with Interior Secretary Hickel’s recommendation that natural resources and environment stay under his department.
A black man’s arrest sparked violence in New Bedford Mass West End. By early morning two people were injured three arrested and several cars damaged as hundreds of mostly young black residents roamed the six block area throwing rocks at cars. One car was overturned and set on fire after being struck.
The Illinois man and wife were recovered from beneath boulders in a pool below a waterfall, where nine others are believed killed in an overland vehicle crash on Schofield Pass.
Senate approved a $20,000 annual limit on farm subsidy payments for not growing crops. The move aims at large holders and corporations and could become law, despite opposition from farm groups. The bill also boosts food stamps and rural water projects as part of the 1971 agricultural appropriations debate.
Major General George W. Casey and six other Americans aboard his helicopter are missing after a two day disappearance over Vietnam. The command reported 61 Americans killed last week, the lowest weekly total in 3 1/2 years, with casualties and enemy losses summarized for the war.
The World Youth Assembly opened at United Nations headquarters amid a Puerto Rican factional clash and threats from Yippies. Soviet planners sought to bar Chinese Nationalists, South Koreans, and South Vietnamese. About 628 participants from 110 nations attended as Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis joined the diverse slate. Mayor Lindsay hosted a Gracie Mansion reception urging peace as a global youth issue.
Saigon AP reports 61 Americans killed in action last week, the lowest in 312 years? The U S casualties also include 463 wounded as the six month total marks the lowest since late 1966. South Vietnamese losses exceed U S for the 60th straight week with 371 killed and 1 027 wounded. Allied forces report 1 395 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese killed.
Secretary Melvin Laird says more than 50,000 U S troops will be withdrawn by October 15 to drop below the 384,000 ceiling. In Saigon sources report a missing helicopter carrying Maj Gen George W Casey and six others located, with no confirmed survivors.
Secretary of State William P. Rogers told NHK that Communist China could dictate Indochina's future and that a China willing to talk could hasten a peaceful settlement. He urged improved U.S. relations with China but warned Beijing's belligerence could end U.S. Asia presence. Rogers defended Thailand Laos Cambodia and South Vietnam, saying they can maintain independence with allied support. He noted 150000 U.S. troops to withdraw from South Vietnam by May and cited South Vietnam's 1,034,000 well armed troops plus regional allies as capable of security. He added that U.S.-Japan commercial tensions must not rupture security ties, and Okinawa's status would not reverse. He spoke amid a broader briefing with Tokyo officials and prepares for London.
The House pursues action on the Cooper Church amendment tied to the foreign military sales bill amid calls for better notice. Debate centers on instructing conferees to accept language and potential table moves as President Nixon seeks to protect U S troops and authority to fund Asian deployments in Cambodia. The clash pits House doves against solid Senate support with a protracted bargaining outlook.
Washington AP reports the Department of Health Education and Welfare will begin enforcement actions risking federal aid cuts to Indiana Nebraska Arizona and California. Federal official John D Twiname outlines compliance hearings citing 1968 1969 court decisions and ongoing relaxations in welfare rules.
The forecast covers West of Pecos with partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures tonight and Friday. A slight chance of late afternoon or nighttime thundershowers is noted. Highs Friday range from 90 to 105 degrees. overnight lows 55 to 70 degrees.
President Nixon signs a plan to reorganize government by placing environmental protection and management under two new agencies. The action consolidates federal oversight and aims to streamline environmental policy across departments.
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