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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1971
Page
2
Americans are expected to place about 8.8 million long distance calls this Mother's Day according to AT and T. A spokesman noted the best calling times are early morning or late afternoon when traffic is lightest. About 4.4 million calls are typical on a normal Sunday.
Washington AP Sen Joseph M Montoya warns a growing embittered Spanish speaking minority may resort to violence without political power and equal opportunity He cites discrimination joblessness illiteracy and biased law enforcement and highlights Chavez nonviolent union as a model He notes disproportionate drafting and high Vietnam death rates among Spanish speaking Americans and the ongoing societal neglect.
The Big Spring Herald profiles Effie Smith of Lamesa born 1888, mother of Texas Governor Preston Smith. She farmed, sewed, gardened, raised turkeys to fund college for her son, and recalls farm dangers. A mix of rural memory and political pride frames the piece.
A wind driven fire swept across thousands of acres in the Everglades and Collier County Florida burning drought stricken areas. State forestry spokesman H Cary Peeples said crews including Seminole Indians and rangers fought back only to hold back the flames as more than 57 000 acres were reported on fire in South Florida.
Congress faces a fight over a proposed 250 million loan guarantee to Lockheed Aircraft Corp. as Treasury Secretary Connally sees approval next week. Rep. Moorhead accuses the plan of bailing out executives, while other lawmakers warn the move could salvage a fragile defense contractor and affect the broader economy. In a separate item, Julie Nixon Eisenhower will be matron of honor at Tricia Nixon Cox’s June 12 wedding with Edward Cox at the White House.
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