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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1972
Page
3
Dallas AP report says Apollo 15 crewmate James Irwin and two others were reprimanded for carrying unauthorized stamped souvenir envelopes to the moon. Irwin said Sunday the trio believed they were within limits and meant no harm.
The Pecos area reports music band practice set for July 31 1972 at East Pecos Junior High under new director Douglas Garman. It also notes Pecos Little League All Stars defeating Fort Bliss Rockets 3 0, with Linvel Mosby no hits and Ricky Box Danny Pena homers, plus plans for games in Crane Texas. Also covered is Floyd Hummel detailing 130 housing units to be built by Bruce Campbell and Son of Temple Texas at $1.6 million. Boy Scout Troop 91 trip to Houston including AstroWorld and Astrodome. and astronauts Jim Irwin Al Worden David Scott discussing turning down $150 000 in proceeds from postal covers sale in West Germany citing spiritual reasons and NASA reprimand.
AP correspondent notes in Peking describe Chinese rejection of Soviet control in aid, urging independent development and nonalignment. Mentions advanced Chinese computing progress, airline safety, and a contrastive petrochemical plant near Peking with vast worker scenes and policed by modern tech. cites locals seeking a bicycle and sewing machine as rank priorities while wage ranges sit around 30 to 100 yuan monthly.
A six hour telethon pledges just over 2 million dollars to replenish Red Cross flood relief funds. The Red Cross says 20 million has been spent aiding Tropical Storm Agnes devastation in the Northeast, Rapid City and western areas. First Lady Pat Nixon Joe Namath and Steve Allen appeared on WBAL TV produced telecast broadcast to 19 East Coast cities. Bob Hope and Merv Griffin hosted and organized much of the cast. Comedian Bob Hope hosted with Merv Griffin.
In Reykjavik Bobby Fischer defeated Boris Spassky on the 41st move to seize a 3 1/2 to 2 1/2 lead in the 24 game world championship. Fischer employed the queen's gambit declined and pressed Spassky from the outset, forcing the titleholder to resign after a lengthy attack with a clock reaching final seconds.
The Gallup poll finds 18 to 24 year olds who are registered favor McGovern 57 to 41 over Nixon, while unregistered youths favor Nixon 46 to 43. If non-college youths register like college youths, McGovern’s lead could shrink from 1.8 million to 600,000. College youths back McGovern 61 to 35. non-college youths favor Nixon 48 to 44.
Geronimo, a 4 year old deer, roams the deserted Brushy Mountain State Prison in Petros, Tennessee, while 22 inmates remain to guard and manage the emptied facility. Guards were fired after a protest against discipline, and the prison is under reconsideration for future use. The town observes the closure with a quiet, somber mood as inmates are relocated to Nashville and Only. The scene highlights a historic facility once marked by revolts and investigations.
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