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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1975
Page
3
Europe marked the 30th anniversary of the Allied defeat of Nazi Germany with wreaths parades and speeches while the Kremlin announced an undisclosed amnesty for war veterans. The decree timed to coincide with VE Day celebrations freed Russians from jails and labor camps.
The House moves quickly on President Ford's emergency request to aid up to 150 000 Indochina refugees. Subcommittee approval came after Chairman Rodino urged action. The bill authorizes needed sums with an estimated program cost of 507 million dollars, subject to later appropriation. An amendment to cap at 507 million was defeated 4 to 3.
Castro appeals to U S authorities to relax the long standing trade embargo and denies Cuban involvement in President Kennedy s assassination while accusing the CIA of plotting several assassination attempts. The Cuban leader spoke as he faced American television cameras in Havana.
Sen. Frank Church said Gulf Oil Corp. chief executive Bob R. Dorsey will testify publicly next week about who received the four million dollars in company political donations. A hearing is set for May 16.
Six lawsuits totaling about 1.2 million dollars allege damages from a fiery April 30 explosion in Eagle Pass Texas caused by Sarti gas of Piedras Negras Mexico. Plaintiffs include Henry Davis and others seeking property and personal injury compensation as additional fatalities are reported.
Arson causes high losses and rising fire insurance premiums across Texas. Jim Smith Jr of TIAA cites one third of U.S. fire losses from arson, with over 2,300 incidents in Texas in 1974 and rising in 1975. Experts urge tougher laws and better cooperation among fire, police, and insurers to deter arson.
An AP overview explains how individuals or groups can sponsor refugees from Indochina. Call toll free 800-368-1180 or DC line 632-9800 between 8 a.m. and midnight to offer temporary or long term help such as food housing clothes or a job. Provide details on your offering and skills for matching. The American Council of Voluntary Agencies for Foreign Service accepts written inquiries at 200 Park Avenue South New York NY 10003.
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