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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1976
Page
3
The Associated Press reports Beirut clashes driven back four Christian tank assaults on Tal Zaatar and Jisr el Basha leave nearly 140 dead and hundreds wounded. Palestinian Lebanese fighters claim victory amid the nightlong fighting.
Coast Guard supervised cleanup after a barge collision released 250000 gallons of No 6 fuel oil along a 15 mile stretch of the St. Lawrence Seaway near Wellesley Island. Two ruptured tanks had held 2 million gallons total, with containment moved six miles downriver to Mason's Point. NEPCO will pay for cleanup. an emergency was declared as birds and fish face danger and traffic resumed on a limited basis.
New Viking photos reveal winding channels and rough terrain with craters across a dusty Martian plain. Some scientists argue water may have carved features, while others blame strong winds, prompting cautious planning for the July lander approach.
In Stigler Oklahoma authorities pursue two convicted murderers William Franklin and Edwin Jones after they escaped from McAlester state prison. A stolen pickup tied to the case was found abandoned five miles southwest of town after its owner endured an assault at a pond. Brinlee remains at large with the Navy depot search hampered by rugged terrain as authorities focus on Brinlee and the two fugitives.
In Cleveland a URW official says about 2700 General Tire and Rubber workers could join the nationwide strike if two locals agree. About 60,000 URW members have been on strike since April 21 while General negotiates after a May 15 contract expiry.
Anthony Pro venzano a Teamsters leader tied to the Hoffa disappearance faces federal charges with three others for kidnapping and murder in 1961. Other defendants include Salvatore Briguglio George J Vangelakos and Harold Konigsberg. Bail set at 100000 for Provenzano and Briguglio. Hoffa has been missing since 1975 with no charges.
Finks from across gather in Fink, Texas for a Bicentennial Olympics style event aimed at Guinness records. Activities include outhouse stuffing, brick carrying, coin snatching, and spitball throwing with multiple people attempting new marks as Eldon Fink and others push for longer stunts before Saturday’s closing ceremonies.
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