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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1979
Page
7
By Don Graff an early encouraging word for taxpayers on this year’s federal income tax reckoning. The IRS will audit 2.11 percent of returns, down from 2.16 percent, suggesting growing honesty or, more likely, increased return complexity that overwhelms auditors.
A report from Brazil says the crossbreed killer bees no longer threaten. Dr Helmuth Wiese notes mating with Brazilian bees dulled the aggressive trait, turning the hybrids into productive honey producers. The threat to people livestock and vehicles has diminished as romance prevails.
Ugandan President Idi Amin inspected troops at the frontline of a five month war with Tanzania. Reports say he proclaimed the forces ready to fight to the last man, a phrase likely misinterpreted as a harsh joke about “the last Amin” amid ongoing conflict.
College Placement Council reports engineers dominate offers at 61 percent of bachelor level openings, up 40 percent from last year. Petroleum engineers lead with $1,788 monthly salaries, chemical engineers $1,633, while social sciences and humanities post a 9 percent drop with $911 monthly on average.
AP analysis outlines how companies entice tiny investors to sell back shares via premium offers and how eliminating small holders can trim costs. Experts note the strategy benefits firms distant from retail markets while risking public relations and consumer impact.
On March 26 historical events include 1918 Ferdinand Foch named commander of Allied armies in WWI, 1793 Holy Roman Empire declares war on France, 1804 U.S. Louisiana Purchase lands divided into Orleans and Louisiana territories, 1913 floods kill 1400+ in Ohio Indiana and Texas, 1953 Salk polio vaccine announced, 1972 Malta Britain pact on defense, 1977 Beethovens 150th death anniversary marked, Learie Constantine becomes first Black British peer, Supreme Court ruling on ballot access fees, 1 year ago Belgians Edouard-Jean Empain freed near Paris.
The piece describes millions of latch key children left unsupervised after school and the broader child care gap. It cites Census estimates of at least two million school aged kids alone daily, with 1.6 million licensed openings. It notes federal spending around 1.5 billion on child care, plus 500 million via tax credits, and details Cranston’s push for a state grant system while the Carter administration opposes new programs.
The piece argues that Carter's marijuana policy shifted from decriminalization toward hardline due to internal pressure and the Bourne scandal. It cites DEA head Bensinger and White House aides, notes missteps in policy drafting, and warns of a broader crackdown and slowed decriminalization. It also links congressional regulatory reporting to bureaucratic burden.
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