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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1973
Page
2
A federal judge struck down a Navy policy banning short-haired wigs for reservists during weekend drills. The ruling cites 14th Amendment equal protection as the Navy allows bald men to wear wigs but denies the same to long-haired reservists.
The Pentagon reversed earlier statements and now says Washington ordered the falsification of records for secret 1969 1970 B52 raids on Cambodia. Spokesman Jerry W Friedheim cited special security precautions tied to top defense officials for diplomatic reasons while noting the mechanics were likely worked out at the Strategic Air Command.
In Belfast the Irish Republican Army is reported in disarray after its local commander and 16 men are captured. Guerrillas retaliated outside the capital by killing a militiaman and blowing up a tavern, marking the 851st death in four years of sectarian conflict.
FBI officials said a statement would be released on reports agents pursued the wrong man in the killing of Milton Leon Scott during an arrest attempt related to Army desertion. WVUE cited a Milton Leon Scott in Baton Rouge in 1972, the Army confirming a similarly named trainee at Ft. Ord, California.
Hundreds of United Farm Workers Union members have been jailed in Fresno to challenge court injunctions that limit the number of pickets at struck ranches. UFW leader Cesar Chavez says the restrictions violate free speech and assembly rights.
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks approves ending the whites only policy at its national convention. The proposal moves to 2,182 lodges for final action after Thursday’s vote, which was 2,186 to 732. The Elks leader cautions no flood of black membership is expected.
A homemade pipe bomb was found aboard a bus that arrived in Tel Aviv from Nablus in the West Bank. Police sapper dismantled the device. The transit scare prompted police action and heightened security.
The Veterans Administration reports backup records exist so only a small number of veterans may be prevented from applying for benefits after the fire at the military record center near St. Louis. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee Chairman Vance Hartke vows steps to protect veterans.
The House approved the comprehensive farm program and food stamp legislation 226 to 182 after an eight hour session. The measure would ban food stamps for strikers and sets policy overseen by Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz. The bill now goes to a Senate-House conference as talks stall and a final version could stretch to September.
A Pecos Texas newspaper column blends reader letters to Dear Ann Landers on personal life and body image with national politics. Readers discuss self care and family impact, then shift to Congress debates over food stamps for strikers and farm price controls, including amendments and legislative votes. The page cites Pecos publication details and mail subscription rates.
Rains drenched Balmorhea with 7 1/2 inches and 9 1/2 inches around Toyahvale, refilling the reservoir but leaving two feet to full. The Hourigan family reunion drew Louise Adams Nora Boyd Duncan Kingston and Loyal Humphries from Balmorhea. Local roads and ditches suffer mud and weeds as Commissioner Carrasco shifts crew to cleanup and repairs. Patty Towler hosts bridge night. Madera Creek flows higher than years past prompting open intake gates. David and Steve Dean of Lubbock visit Madera ranch family this week before school starts.
Hog prices rose to record highs in Chicago Joliet area markets after President Nixon lifted a price ceiling in Phase 4. Buyers at the Chicago Joliet Livestock Marketing Center reported gains up to 6 dollars per hundredweight as breeders awaited further spiraling effects. L. B. Outlaw, head buyer for the center, commented on the market movement.
Wellaw Corp of Midland completed Pecos County No 4 Houston State in the Brooklaw field drilling 3406 feet and producing 92 barrels of oil and 30 barrels of water daily. Completion was at 3322 to 3350 feet after acidizing 500 gallons. Offset site for Mobil Oil No 10 State Houston Timber C0 lies 467 feet from the northwest and 1980 feet from the southwest lines of section 126, block 10 H&GN survey. The field has six producing lower Clearfork wells and a packing plant at Kinston, N C.
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