Control Order Targets U.S. Sheep Predator Poisons
The Nixon administration moved to curb predator control by EPA ban on selling poisons like 1080 and strychnine to private buyers. Western sheepmen warn of losses as coyotes killed lambs, with claims of $2,500 to $3,000 per 100 lambs. The conflict centers on predator control efficacy and environmental risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Roderick Washington
Nixon
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Dictim
EPA
Wyoming
Senate
Gale McGee
National Woolgrower’s Association
Vern Vivian
Rawlins
Vivian
Eddy County
New Mexico
Hot Springs
Coconino County
Arizona
Irion County
Texas
Musselshell County
Montana
Wasatch County
Utah
Bear Lake County
Idaho
United States
Agriculture Department
Cooperative State Research Service
Editorial warns on rail strike and proposed curb on collective bargaining
AFL-CIO Sheetmetal workers on the rails plan a selective strike by March 30 after contracts were imposed by Congress. President Nixon seeks Taft Hartley powers to extend injunctions or appoint arbitrators, while Congress balks. Labor Sec Hodgson calls curbs a reasonable public safety measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afl-Cio
Wally O’brien
Nixon
Congress
O’brien
United Transportation Union
J.D. Hodgson
Fulbright calls for end of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty
The U S Senate debates funding for Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty as Senator Fulbright blocks 82 million dollars for another year. Supporters led by Muskie and Humphrey urge keeping the broadcasts, arguing the stations provide independent reporting and counter Soviet messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. William Fulbright
Arkansas
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Radio Free Europe
Radio Liberty
Congress
Fulbright
Eastern
Europe
Munich
Soviet Russia
Kremlin
Anatoli Kuznetsov
Times of London
British Broadcasting Corporation
Free World
Soviet Union
KGB
Soviet Secret Police
Central Intelligence Agency
Edmund Muskie
Hubert Humphrey
Senate
Florida Primary Review Sparks Political Fiasco
Washington analyzes the Florida primary where George Wallace led with 42 percent, Henry Jackson 13 percent, and Humphrey 18 percent. The piece argues Florida was exceptional and forecasts poor replication in northern states while condemning the overrated value of minor primary wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NEA
Edmund Muskie
Florida
George Wallace
Henry Jackson
Wallace
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
Jackson
Wisconsin
Miami-to-Fort Lauderdale
New York
John Lindsay
Sen
George McGovern
March 21 1972 in history notable events and births
On this date in history several events are noted including Spain’s 1829 earthquake that killed about 6000 people, Bach’s 1685 birth, Jefferson becoming secretary of state in 1790, Code Napoleon completion in 1803, and the Hatfields and McCoys feud ending in 1891. Also mentions WWI bombardment of Paris in 1918, MLK march in 1965, Soviet space talks in 1955, North Vietnam rejection of talks in 1965, and a 1971 Laos/Vietnam troop withdrawal. Birthdays include Phyllis McGinley and John D Rockefeller III. Thought: biblical sparks fly upward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Spain
Johann Sebastian Bach
Germany
Thomas Jefferson
U.S
Kentucky
Paris
Martin Luther King
Selma
Ala
Montgomery
Soviet Union
North Vietnam
Laos
Phyllis McGinley
John D. Rockefeller
Letters to the Editor Guidelines Released
The notice outlines submission rules for letters to the editor including required signature and address, a maximum length of 900 words, suitability for general interest, and a prohibition on poor taste content. It emphasizes withholding the writer details upon request.
Names and Titles in Southeast Asia Show Regional Diversity
The column explains how Malaysians Thai Indians, Filipinos and others use complex naming conventions. It notes titles like Dato and Tan Sri, the bin patronymic, village or book surnames in the Philippines, and shifting surname positions in Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort Rosenblum
Associated Press
Singapore
Mr. Inch
Malaysia
Bangkok
Thailand
Tan Sri
Tin Sri
Southeast Asia
Dato
Abdul [Brahim bin
Dato Haji Ishak
Ishak
Mecca
Abdul [Brahim
Mohammed Ismail
Haji Ibrahim
Ismail
India
Hari Subramaniam
Hari
Mr. Subramaniam
Maniam
Philippines
Valencias
Valdezes
Villaloboses
Valenzuelas
Mr. Lee
Fook
Robert Tan Chin Khoon
Mr. Tan
Robert
Chin Khoon
Ah Chin
Jesus Tan
Jess
Vietnam
Smiths
New York
Astronauts Eliot Lee and Charles Bassett Dead in Crash
Astronauts Eliot Lee and Charles Bassett, slated for Gemini 9 in May, perished in a plane crash on February 28 1966. The incident occurred during a training flight, ending their careers with NASA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot Lee
Charles Bassett
Pecos Enterprise Highlights Auditor Finds County Books Sound
John S. Oglesby of Dallas audits Reeves County books and finds them in good shape. The county plans regular audits each quarter. L. Wadsworth of Grandfalls buys Pecos Dry Goods Co. assets and moves to supervise the Pecos store. County Judge Woolfolk reports attorney general approves courthouse and jail bonds draft awaiting comptroller signature. Bids for construction to be advertised soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Oglesby
Dallas
Texas
Mr. Oglesby
Commissioners Court
L. Wadsworth
Grandfalls
Pecos Dry Goods Co
Higginbotham, Bailey & Logan
Wadsworth
J.B. Woolfolk
Austin
Comptroller
Reeves County
State highway 276 to receive asphalt seal coat project
March 1942 district report outlines an asphalt seal coat for state highway 276 from the US 285 junction to Mentone. Estimated cost about 5000 dollars. section affected by Pecos River overflow will be included. Letting advertised in April after plans are prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.E. Killmer
State Highway Department
State Highway Commission
Mentone
Pecos
Sports violence placing the blame
A column analyzes the rise of violence at college and professional basketball games. It cites incidents involving Minnesota, Ohio State, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Corky Taylor, and queries societal factors, media influence, and the impact on children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Marquette
Minnesota
Ohio State
Texas A&m
Baylor
Atlanta Hawks
Portland
Big 10
Bill Musselman
YMCA
John Wayne
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Corky Taylor
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Mike Oestreicher
Peggy McCracken
South Cedar Street
TEXA
Press Association
Boyle
Sylvia Sandoval
West Park Baptist Church
Jerry Wood
Charles Pattillo
Barrick Watts
Square
Jimmy Buchanan
John Makoviny, Jr
West 6Th Street
Bride and Error
Messrs. and Mines
W.H. Holcombe
Gene Comminzs and Son
DeVearle Gray
Dave Martin
John Bransford
John Makovisy
Evelyn Mahoney
L.B. Trone
Walter M. Holcombe
By Ralph Novak
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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