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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
2
Dwindling smoke in a mine shaft suggested the Sunshine Mining Co operation fire may be near under control as 58 miners remained missing three days after the blaze. Rescue teams faced heat and carbon monoxide while officials held hope for survivors.
Rescue teams moved toward a cavernous two story room at the Sun Shine No 10 hoist shaft as crews search the 3100 foot shaft drop toward the 4600 foot level where the missing miners are believed to be. The article notes dawn of the third day since the men were last heard.
Admitted: Homer Nowell Debbie Bradley Barbara Wesson. Discharged: Vivian Patterson Buddy Kern ey Bill Kilcrease Juan Garcia. In late April 1972 a mine fire near Silver Summit shaft prompted rescue teams to reach 200 feet from the hoist room as smoke diminished. Officials said past safety infractions were corrected and not linked to the fire, while The New York Times noted ongoing hazards cited in 1970 and 1971 inspections were not deemed imminent danger.
A fire at Sunshine mine prompts federal authority to close operations as officials hunt for remaining workers. The fire likely began near welding or an electrical short, with air lines delivering contaminated air. Relatives of the missing endure delays as rescue efforts pause for safety and investigation.
Hawaii's population climbs to 788000, up about 22 percent from 1960 while the U.S. grows 13 percent. Excluding armed forces and dependents, Hawaii gains over 150000 between 1960 and 1970. Partly cloudy in Southwest Texas with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. high 85 to 95, low 58 to 68.
The Pecos Enterprise publishes its mail subscription rates for Reeves County and all other mail. Prices shown include 6 months and 12 months options with advance payment details and the Pecos address for mailing.
Saigon and U S commands report a fourth week of lower American deaths with two killed in action and a rise to 27 missing in action. Wounded dropped to 24. Vietnamese totals show 769 killed and 2 794 wounded last week. Casualty counts now reach 35 U S deaths in four weeks and overall totals rise across all sides.
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The piece credits Preston Smith with boosting industrial funding and establishing many state colleges and universities. It notes his drive to fund a comprehensive drug abuse program and to craft a progressive teacher salary schedule, framing him as history’s most impactful Texas governor for reform.
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