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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1979
Page
3
Pope John Paul II issued his first encyclical warning that advanced consumer societies threaten to turn people into slaves of things. He condemned nations that grant atheism citizenship and pledged the church to defend human dignity against materialism.
Soviet Premier Kosygin leaves for Moscow after a six day visit to India, announcing mutual respect and trust. Five agreements on trade, economics, science and culture were signed, plus a joint communique urging the unconditional withdrawal of Chinese troops from Vietnam.
The 7.0 magnitude quake near Acapulco and aftershocks left four dead, 32 injured, and 400 treated for hysteria. A 14‑year‑old girl died in Mexico City from falling debris, with more casualties reported in remote areas. Adobe homes toppled and buildings condemned across Guerrero and southern regions.
President Carter says the Egyptian Israeli peace accord would cost U S taxpayers about five billion in military and economic aid over years. Congressional leaders from both parties call it a small price for peace. Pentagon says most aid funds bases Israel and refurbishing Egypt forces with U S equipment.
Israeli Prime Minister Begin and Egyptian Prime Minister Khalil announce cabinet approval of Carter backed compromises opening path to a peace pact. Weizman and Ali will finalize military annex details in Washington while Sadat seeks parliamentary endorsement and U.S. aid discussions continue.
In Bangkok AP reports Vietnam accuses China of moving border markers south to alter the frontier while Chinese and Japanese wires quote officials on a staged pullout. Kyodo notes most Chinese invasion forces have withdrawn and expect completion in a day or so as Hanoi says harassment continues.
Anaheim AP reports Disneyland continues seven day operations despite a 530 worker strike. Supervisors and staff from Disney World and studios keep rides open while admissions run ahead of last year. Company offers 14 percent raise over two years. union says not enough to curb inflation.
In Lubbock police warn three Iran revolutionaries that occupying the former residence of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi could bring criminal trespass arrests. The trio, ordered to seize his property, reportedly planned the move after the prince fled to Morocco to join exile. Assistant Chief C G Bartley confirmed the visit and warned rigidity of enforcement.
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