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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1975
Page
3
A computerized pupil assignment plan created by Dr. Joseph Rupp will be used to desegregate Corpus Christi schools. US District Court Judge Owen Cox said he will name a committee soon to work out the plan details.
Congress battles over Ford energy plans after the House crushed a 23-cent gasoline tax push. Leaders from both parties and the White House met to aim for a compromise ending a five month energy policy standoff.
Across Dawson, Midland and Liberty counties farmers report devastating cotton losses from hail and heavy rain. Colgan says over 125000 acres wiped out in two days, potential damages above 1 million dollars. Green and Tiller note widespread damage and replants. Red Cross cites 554 area flood losses in Houston. In Congress, tax hike proposals face party split with key figures on the losing side.
PHARR Texas AP Hidalgo County Farm Bureau officials accused both the United Farm Workers Union and local law enforcement of heavy handed tactics as cantaloupe harvest winds down. Union organizer Benigno Pena faced misdemeanor obstruction charges after attempts to block bus entry and exit near the Hidalgo bridge and a later parking lot action. Sheriff Castaneda defended limited staffing and negotiated with demonstrators to avoid confrontation. Farm Bureau leader Tommy Helle called for more active law enforcement action.
The president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Rev. Jaroy Weber of Lubbock Texas, urges pastors in Miami Beach to rely on solid Bible teaching to resolve disruptions caused by faith-healers. He criticizes sensational healing claims as unsafe.
Governors Mandel and Shapp toured a Chevron oil field about 15 miles off Louisiana’s coast by helicopter to see offshore drilling. Mandel urged federal coordination on plans while Shapp asked for briefing from Chevron experts to inform the Mid Atlantic Governors Association. The piece also notes debates over the charismatic movement within Southern Baptist circles and its potential impact on the SBC meeting.
Pilots set out on the third leg of the 2900 mile sailplane derby billed as the world’s longest glider race. George Moffat of Elizabeth New Jersey leads after winning the first two legs with a perfect 2000 points. The field flies 265 miles from Las Cruces New Mexico to Odessa Texas.
The Agriculture Department forecasts U S wheat reserves will rise to about 285 million bushels by June 30, 1976, up 50 million from earlier estimates, due to lagging exports. 1974-75 exports are expected near 1.05 billion bushels, with next year projected between 1.05 and 1.2 billion bushels. Cotton bright spot noted with rising prices and improved textile mill activity.
A federal task force warned fluorocarbon gas in aerosol products may harm the ozone layer and raise skin cancer risks. If no safer propellant exists, deodorants and hairsprays could switch to roll ons or hand-squeezed applicators. labeling and new toxic substances controls are urged. Industry critics say new findings could undermine the ozone threat theory.
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