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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1973
Page
2
Eight former Texas prisoners of war were honored at the state capitol with Gov. Dolph Briscoe telling them the nation’s fabric is strengthened by their sacrifice. The joint session expressed gratitude for their suffering and resolve.
An Illinois man says suspension of four narcotics agents is like a vacation as they were removed after a raid on his Collinsville home and that of the Askews. He and his wife describe physical verbal abuse and property damage during the mistaken raid. President Nixon and Willy Brandt conclude two days of talks shaping European security prep talks in June in Helsinki.
Congressmen from Texas largely support a non government special prosecutor to probe Watergate. Some Texans doubt President Nixon fully disclosed facts in his nationwide speech Monday night. In El Paso Richard Rogers bank president was shot during a robbery attempt and died later. Albert Garza was wounded and arrested after a police gunfight. Garza’s car contained weapons and a hidden fake bomb later found to be flares. Police recovered weapons and a radio from Garza’s vehicle.
Toyah Home Demonstration Club planned a May 5 Carlsbad area tour and a May 12 bake sale with cakes and tea. Toyah High School seniors were honored at a cookout with the last will and testament read by Max Calk. juniors and sponsors attended. Texas political talk featured Poage criticizing Watergate reporting and urging outside investigators, with Towers and Bentsen weighing in on outside inquiry and Nixon aides.
Gov Dolph Briscoe and Rep Dan Kubiak announce a 39 million plan granting 25 percent of Texas students in the poorest districts an extra 100 per head in 1974 75. Local fund assignment based on district land value. implementation expected after Tuesday night talks.
A pregnant high school senior at Clear Creek seeks to return to classes after being excluded in March. The hearing in Houston is to decide if she may resume schooling while her physician argues for normal life, though graduation may occur without participation.
Washington officials say Phase I wage price controls likely tighten after President Nixon's meeting with top economic advisers. Some officials hint at stronger enforcement to curb inflation, while advisers have ruled out new wage controls.
Texas Attorney General John Hill addressed East Texas State University calling Watergate reports tough and fair investigative work. He urged protection of news sources and defended wage price controls amid inflation with references to national law and security.
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