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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1979
Page
6
The essay argues 12 percent annual Hispanic growth could make Hispanics the largest minority within a decade and possibly half the population in 30 years, but warns such growth is unlikely to continue. It emphasizes the fluid, dynamic nature of American demographics and the burden on resources.
AP analysis notes Americans face laws of finance as spending and borrowing slow. Wages rose 7.8 percent over a year while inflation hit 10.2 percent, eroding purchasing power. Delinquencies rise as lenders tighten, borrowers wrestle with repayment. Birthdays list David Rockefeller, George Bush, Vic Damone, Jim Nabors.
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A Alfred University survey notes researchers connect political behavior with health, energy, height, weight and sleep. Some studies are questionable, including one claiming malnutrition causes political apathy as starving people focus on survival.
Washington analysis argues that Jimmy Carter faces a credibility gap not for personal honesty but for perceived incompetence and vision. Public doubt extends to inflation and energy, with aides and Democrats accusing others while failing to project decisive leadership. The piece highlights Carter's struggle with consistency, style, and trusted messaging.
Former President Ford received a $10,000 honorarium for a Houston conference sponsored by a private South African trade group. Government sources say the remarks aided Pretoria's apartheid propaganda campaign, raising questions about motives and use of private fronts. Officials stress Ford acted without malfeasance, though the event exposed risky political judgment amid fading U.S. anti apartheid lines.
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