This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1971
Page
4
Hans Rosenhaupt of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation argues that a surplus of PhDs could revitalize education. He notes a buyer's market in academia, potential growth of junior colleges, and calls for a shift in higher education toward more societal usefulness and less emphasis on graduate research.
The US Postal Service will sell stamps with a new humidity resistant adhesive in 17 test cities. This eliminates the need for tissue between stamps, saving about $75,000 in assembly and treated paper costs, a modest but notable efficiency gain.
National Archives to create a computerized index of the 1774 to 1789 papers bound in 200 volumes. Ford Foundation grants of 150000 support a search by a history student at the Library of Congress for Washington and Henry speeches. Library of Congress receives 500000 for revising Burns edited Letters of Members. Completion targeted for 1976.
New York columnist HAL Boyle surveys everyday curiosities and historical quirks. He notes Americans' energy slaves from machines, sturgeon as large river fish, Col John Stevens on his wife's back for a high pressure engine sketch, aging in germ free rats, lack of bathrooms in 19th century homes, and Edison on hard work and common sense.
Fort Davis School District thanks Pecos Chamber of Commerce for organizing a Friday field trip. The letter praises careful planning, smooth logistics, and a enjoyable day for teachers. Barbara Dirks signs the note from Fort Davis Indiana Fort Davis Tex.
Social security beneficiaries should notify the SSA of a new address to avoid delays in monthly checks. Call or write the local office with the social security number old address and new address and ZIP codes. Also inform the post office of the change.
Instinctive shooting during a Santa Ana disturbance ends with a shotgun blast aimed near a responding officer. The officer instinctively dropped to the floor as lead pellets ripped into the wall, narrowly missing him.
A court ruled that publicizing private debts, such as a sign naming Harold Jackson for unpaid bills, invaded privacy. Separately, California Highway Patrol trainers adopt point shooting to boost speed and accuracy after a deadly 1971 patrolhouse gunfight, emphasizing short-range actions and reduced long-range practice.
The Supreme Court limited lower courts from striking down state laws on speculation. Only in special circumstances such as bad faith or harassment can federal courts block prosecutions. Justice Black noted plaintiffs in a Illinois mob action case had no direct involvement. The court’s stance preserves orderly legal testing and actual grievances reaching the high court.
A federally financed pilot program in New York City tests 90 to 150 day counseling and job placement with ex inmates as counselors. Participants avoid trials or prison and may gain a clean record if they complete the program and stay crime-free for a year. The effort, echoed in Washington and eyed for 13 other cities, targets repeat offenders and emphasizes social stake and community reintegration.
A Republican analyst sympathetic to Nixon argues the faltering economy, slow capital spending, and rising unemployment threaten the president's 1972 re election bid. He warns Nixon waited too long for tough steps and notes fragile public confidence in business. The piece also discusses Vietnam pullout plans and Laos pace.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.