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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1970
Page
1
A GAO report cites unsanitary conditions or contaminated meat in 44 of 48 Midwest plants inspected last year. Two plants closed. others improved. Senator seeks Agriculture Dept probe amid inspection failures and public concern.
The American Medical Association at its 118th annual convention resolves to pursue factual investigation and objective testing of new health care delivery methods while upholding private practice. The group, once conservative, endorses reforms that may liberalize medical practice in the United States.
Elliot L. Richardson was sworn in as HEW secretary, taking over as top official amid immediate challenges. He inherits civil rights and consumer protection concerns, plus other HEW problems, as he begins leadership at the department.
During a six state tour of the economically challenged region officials of the Appalachian Regional Commission said the White House is actively discussing a multistate approach. John D. Whitman indicated strong likelihood a national bill creating a regional aid process for all states will be proposed.
The Nixon administration faces a threatened trade war after talks with Japan on voluntary import restrictions collapsed. Negotiations to limit woolen and man made fiber textiles into the United States broke down, dimming prospects for broader agreement with other exporters and boosting the push in Congress to impose 1967-68 level quotas.
Transportation Secretary John Volpe told Congress that without federal aid to Penn Central and other railways the government might have to nationalize the industry. He urged $750 million in emergency aid and warned Penn Central’s bankruptcy risk and management failures threaten recovery.
Gov. John McKeithen told Louisiana natural gas producers to supply gas for state industry or risk a large tax increase. The Times-Picayune reports Oil Editor W Jeff Davis noted the demand came Tuesday in a private meeting near Baton Rouge with about 30 companies.
Secretary of State William P. Rogers announced a new U.S. diplomatic effort in the Middle East designed to halt fighting and start talks. The plan envisions a 90 day cease fire, negotiations under UN mediator Gunnar Jarring, and acceptance of UN Security Council resolutions with Egypt, Israel and Jordan. Israel would withdraw from territories seized in 1967, and Egypt and Jordan would commit to peace with Israel. The administration did not disclose details of political steps or military aid commitments.
The Nixon administration faced GOP pressure to curb antiwar amendments during the Cambodia debate as Democrats warned against crude partisanship. Dole’s Tonkin resolution repeal passed 81 to 10 amid split views on broad military aid rules and further amendments loom before a potential July 4 recess.
Cesar Chavez of the United Farm Workers says California cantaloupe growers face a general strike and worldwide boycott if they do not sign union contracts for field workers. He cites 64.6 percent of U.S. cantaloupes grown in California and notes Imperial Valley grower Ben Abatti already signed a contract as talks continue in Delano.
President Nixon travels to St Louis for the 50th anniversary of the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce where he will present a speech framed as what’s right with America and discuss prospects for the U S future amid Cambodia withdrawal plans. He will outline home front issues and is to return to San Clemente after the appearance.
A Chicago 7 defendant led group warns July 4th Honor America Day could erupt into a massive clash. Emergency Committee to Prevent a July 4th Fist Fight accuses organizers of a nonpartisan event masking political aims and plans a July 4th smoke in near the Washington Monument with an estimated 15 000 youths. They urge program revision to ease tensions and avoid a national disaster, proposing drastic measures and inclusivity efforts.
House Democrats pushed to override President Nixon's veto of a 1.25 billion hospital construction bill. Simultaneously, the Federal Communications Commission announced a rule banning cable TV ownership by broadcasters in the same community, and clashes raged on the Syrian Israeli frontier with air strikes and claimed enemy downings.
A federal judge approved an 82.5 million settlement by five drug companies to resolve 66 damage suits accusing price fixing on tetracycline and other antibiotics. About 8 million in interest will be paid, with 150 suits totaling over 300 million filed overall.
The U S Command reported 80 Americans killed in action last week in Vietnam and Cambodia the lowest weekly toll in nine weeks. Wounded totals jumped to 643 as allied casualties and enemy losses were tallied across Vietnam and Cambodia. Fighting persisted near Phnom Penh with North Vietnamese assaults on a major base 27 miles northwest of the city and near Kompong Luong.
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