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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1972
Page
2
The May Consumer Price Index rose three tenths of a percent to 124.7, with food costs slipping but clothing and transportation driving the three month high in living costs. Wages for about 50 million workers increased, while purchasing power rose due to tax cuts, though inflation outpaced gains in some sectors.
Deaths services for Shirley Ann Freeman 28 held at Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Burial at Eastside Cemetery. Freeman of Brooklyn NY killed in Springfield MO auto crash. 1-year-old Celeina hospitalized. Survivors include husband Floyd and three other children. Also, GTE Sylvan ia announces sunlight powered long life laser for space communications using sun rays to excite laser material for beams.
A janitor at Bristol University in England received severe burns when the ashtray he used exploded and ignited a fire in a laboratory. Investigations later found the incident stemmed from an explosive material residue misused by a staff member, with unclear details citing the exact cause and timing.
AP analysis notes the U S economy grows toward a script likened to Republican planners as election approaches. Indicators show rising production and jobs while inflation and unemployment targets seem unlikely to hit by voting time, reflecting political friction between macro gains and personal views.
Report shows Chicago police kill more people than New York, Los Angeles, Detroit and Philadelphia combined, while seven officers were killed there, versus five in New York and none in LA. The piece contrasts crime figures with economic doubts and inflation challenges.
Barbs by Phil Pastoret surveys current best sellers and literary trends with sharp wit. The piece critiques popular books seen on newsstands and reflects on shifting reader tastes and styles.
Millie, 45, once addicted to narcotics, alcohol, obesity, nympho mania and gambling, recounts her recovery with Gamblers Anonymous at the YWCA in downtown San Diego. She stopped gambling two years ago after joining GA, which has over 5,000 members in the United States. The piece notes GA chapters in Las Vegas and discusses public perception and challenges in expanding the program.
Notice to readers about missing issues or unsatisfactory service. Call Circulation Department at 445.5475, open until 6 45 p m weekdays.
Aides for McGovern and Humphrey weigh strong vice president candidates including Kennedy Hughes Mondale Crandston Stevenson Bayh Askew Sanford and Yarborough Morse while DNC distances from any draft. Republicans still rally around Agnew and Reagan as convention nears.
An independent Pecos newspaper, published by Pecos Enterprise Inc, operates every evening except Saturdays and Sundays from 324 Cedar St Pecos Texas 79772. Subscription rates are payable in advance with B mail Reeves County six months 39.00 one year 318.00 All other mail six months 11.00 twelve months 21.00 Second class postage paid at Pecos Texas 79772.
A humorous item notes a quirky plea seeking a restaurant kook with playful lines and odd origin cues. The blurb intertwines odd phrases like funny used sens segs and references to Wes and St Cleveionc Ome 44 3 in a light, tongue in cheek tone.
A local call for readers to find a hidden telephone number among today’s classified ads. The finder must visit the office by 3 p.m. tomorrow and prove ownership to win a free pass to the State or Drive In Theatre. While searching, readers can note the money saving bargains in the classified section.
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