Let's keep free enterprise
FORD CHAPMAN argues the United States thrives on free enterprise, citing oil and gas as foundations of wealth, highways, and cheap energy. He contrasts U S freedom with government control abroad, urges voters to oppose anti free market forces, and praises competitive prices and profits as essential for innovation and national security.
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Ford Chapman
United States
Red China
Russia
Mexico
Washington
Thank You to Oil and Gas Industry Editorial
Editorial urges Pecos and Reeves County citizens to honor the oil and gas sector with the second annual Oil and Gas Appreciation Day. The piece notes industry impact with about 2,000 local workers and a $26 million payroll, and explains the daily supplement aims to inform the community about industry issues.
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Pecos
Reeves County
Teen-age turnabout signals comeback in California schools
UPI interviews California officials report renewed interest in traditional school activities such as pep clubs and student elections. Teens embrace 1950s and early 1960s styles while era nostalgia grows. observers question if 1980s schools will see a return of the rebellious 1960s teen.
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UPI
California
Magazines and turnips have much in common
AP Business Analyst John Cunniff notes magazines and turnips share space in grocery outlets with magazines generating about 455 million dollars in sales in groceries, while the broader market tops two billion. Publishers praise alternative outlets as postal costs rise.
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John Cunniff
New York
Today in History June 18 highlights and birthdays
On this date in 1815 the British defeated Napoleon at Waterloo ending the Napoleonic bid for Europe. Other notes include Philadelphia entry in 1778, U S declares war in 1812, McKinley nomination in 1896, Cherbourg fall in 1940, Egypt becomes a republic in 1953, Sherman Adams controversy in 1958, Buddhist opposition in South Vietnam in 1966, a 1971 hijack thwarted in Winston-Salem, and the 1975 Saudi king's murder shown publicly. Birthdays include Paul McCartney and Richard Boone. Thought for today by Groucho Marx.
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Associated Press
Waterloo
Belgium
Europe
Philadelphia
United States
Britain
St. Louis
William McKinley
Cherbourg
Egypt
Mohammed Nabaib
Washington
Dwight Eisenhower
Sherman Adams
Faisal
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
Paul McCartney
Richard Boone
Groucho Marx
Know your Lawmakers Representati vesWashington and Texas list
A compact roster lists lawmakers including Senators John Tower and Lloyd Bentsen Jr. and Representatives Richard C. White Bob Krueger in Texas. It notes district offices in Washington and various Texas cities and mentions state education figures M C Brockette and Ben R Howell of El Paso.
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Washington
John Tower
Senate
Washington, DC
Lloyd Bentsen Jr
San Angelo
San Antonio
W.E
Pete’’ Snelson
Capital Building
Austin
Texas
Dick Slack
Pecos
5Th & Cypress
State Board of Education
M.C. Brockette
Texas Education Agency
11Th St
Ben R. Howell
el Paso
Energy contracts fuel favoritism and risk in ERDA ties
Two former Pentagon allies, Dr. Robert Seamans and John Foster, steer ERDA research contracts to TRW, raising questions about noncompetitive awards and industry influence. The piece also notes Carter’s potential running mate choices and inner-circle dynamics, with focus on Church, Udall, Kennedy, Glenn, and Brown.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
United States
Project Independence
Pentagon
Robert Seamans
Energy Research and Development Administration
ERDA
John Foster
TRW, Inc
Air Force
Foster
TRW
Seamans
Mitre
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Jack Cloherty
Carter
Jimmy Carter
Carter Camp
Frank Church
Idaho
West
Church
Rep
Mondall
D.-Ariz
Will Rogers
Udall
Edward Kennedy
D.mass
John Glenn
D.ohio
California
Jerry Brown
Katle
Bicentennial Boys State visit praised by locals
Readers thank the local American Legion Post for organizing the 1976 Bicentennial Boys State. The event featured city to state level political viewings, mock party conventions, speeches by Waggoner Carr and Lewis Timberlake, and emphasis on dedication through long term effort and resources. Memories of new friends and the special occasion are cherished.
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American Legion
Texas
Waggoner Carr
Decision Dynamics, Inc
Lewis Timberlake
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