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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1973
Page
2
The Teamsters Union and trucking industry announce a tentative 33 month contract offering wage increases under seven percent for about 400 000 drivers nationwide after an all night bargaining session at Teamster headquarters. No formal statements yet from either side.
The House upheld President Nixon's veto on an appropriations bill banning bombing in Cambodia and Laos. The roll call showed 21 voting yes to override and 173 voting no. several members did not vote. The result followed a two thirds requirement for overriding.
The Nixon administration orders an immediate embargo on high protein soybeans and other oilseed exports. Commerce Secretary Frederick Dent says the embargo aims to curb rising livestock feed costs and will last until new crops are harvested next fall. Officials estimate potential soy savings of 20 to 30 million bushels, with substantial foreign sales already underway.
Clarence M. Kelley is named FBI director and pledges to resist political pressure he would resign rather than bow to it. He cites Hoover era traditions and vows independence, transparency, and lawful wiretap use while signaling possible operational changes.
Services for R K Hiett 72 of Hollis Oklahoma were held Tuesday after his death Sunday morning. He was the brother of John Hiett and Adele Hiett of Pecos and survived by his widow Josie Mae a son Ralph Hiett of Altus a daughter Mrs Cherry Kennedy of Mesquite a sister Mrs Ruby Owensby of Riverside California and three grandchildren. The article also notes a separate lunar history mention referencing John Hevelius.
The Texas Clipper, Texas Maritime Academy training ship at College Station, was designated as a research platform for the June 30 solar eclipse. Dr. Elizabeth M. Kampa of Scripps Institution of Oceanography will observe, marking the second time a woman participated on an academy cruise. Texas A&M notes prior eclipse studies in March 1970. Wednesday was named after Woden the god Odin in German myth.
In a Fort Stockton murder case a Texas judge denied any plea bargain for probation. John Russell Kincaid pleaded guilty to two counts of murder with malice for killing his stepfather and mother, claiming prosecutors and the defense promised probated terms. The judge said he was not bound by probation deals and will report findings to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
The Senate voted 72 to 17 to boost Social Security by 5.6 percent, with no payroll tax increase. If House passage and White House support align, the measure would lift benefits for seniors and disabled while tying to a debt ceiling bill. Nixon opponents flag risks. Conference talks planned to resolve differences.
The C S No 1 Downie in Pecos County south of Fort Stockton flowed 11.9 million cubic feet of gas per day with five barrels of water per hour through a 1 inch choke at 21,300 to 22,268 feet after acidizing perforations with 100000 gallons.
Tissie Ann Elliott and Sue Brijalba from Balmorhea High School attend Angelo State University's annual Yearbook seminar in San Angelo. The four day program includes production sessions, photography workshops, social events, and a closing banquet.
The Pecos Enterprise announces its status as an independent newspaper published in Pecos Texas with offices at 324 S. Cedar St and P O Box 2057. Subscriptions by mail in Reeves County cost 10.50 for six months and 21.00 for one year. all other mail costs 12.50 for six months and 24.00 for twelve months. Second class postage is paid at Pecos Texas.
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