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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1975
Page
3
In New Orleans the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the last hired, first fired seniority system is constitutional, arguing no discrimination against Black workers with lower seniority during the recession.
Washington AP reports that seven oil company executives prepare to answer why gasoline prices rose 53 percent in two years amid talks of higher costs by Labor Day. Lawmakers accuse a deliberate shortage to justify a three cent per gallon rise at July 4. Frank Zarb says inventories are low but no general shortage is evident. The hearing before Senate investigations and Commerce will probe oil and gas production as Zarb cites May and June refinery declines and backs Ford's energy plan.
The United States plans large wheat sales to the Soviet Union while the Agriculture Department says these purchases will have little impact on American grocery prices. The department noted that Cook In likely refers to ongoing sales details.
FBI revealed a $150000 cash shipment vanished Friday en route to South Suburban Federal Savings and Loan in Harvey from Continental Illinois National Bank. Purolator officials reported extensive checks and lie detector tests for drivers and messengers as the investigation continues.
A Texas House select committee found State District Court Judge O P Carrillo of Benavides unfit to hold the office and recommended 11 articles of impeachment. If approved by the House, the case would go to the Senate for trial. removal requires a two thirds Senate vote.
Miami AP notes a race and financial struggle as an adoption case clears a barrier. The piece emphasizes Black families pursuing adoption amid economic challenges and legal hurdles.
Washington reports Republicans favor Cleveland for the 1976 GOP convention with Kansas City a rival after Miami Beach’s earlier frontrunner. Democrats lean to New York though Los Angeles competes, with final site decisions due after August. Also notes ongoing bid discussions and facility considerations in Cleveland Kansas City and other cities.
A near agreement in the railway labor dispute emerged after a lengthy bargaining session led by federal mediator W J Usery Jr. Union President G L Dennis and railroad negotiator William Dempsy reported major progress on cost of living protections vacations for low seniority workers and health and welfare benefits. The Ford administration urged a settlement by midweek to avert congressional action as a nationwide strike deadline looms. The talks also focused on coordinating with postal workers whose contract expires at midnight Sunday and could trigger a broader labor action.
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