This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1977
Page
3
An Israeli air force CH53 helicopter crashed five miles west of the Jordan River in the occupied West Bank killing all 54 servicemen aboard. The incident was described as Israel's worst air force disaster by Lt Gen Mordechai Gur at a news conference.
In a second TV interview President Nixon portrays Leonid Brezhnev as a stable partner in detente with the United States. He cites Brezhnev as less volatile than Nikita Khrushchev, easing Cold War tensions.
HUD official says federal funds will back efforts to redraw housing patterns as homeowners return to urban centers. Texas lawmakers push to regulate nudist clubs after a Senate committee vote. local stockholders discuss gas subsidiaries in Houston. a House panel approves study on religious cults amid constitutional concerns in Austin.
Academy Award winner Joan Crawford dies of a heart attack at 69 in her Manhattan home. She rose from a flapper persona to cinematic star, later serving Pepsi as its first woman director. Born Lucille LeSueur in 1908 in San Antonio, her career spanned decades and genres.
Dr. Rulon Allred, 71, a noted polygamist and neuropathic surgeon, was killed Tuesday in his Salt Lake City area office by two dark haired women who fired seven shots. Police questioned members of his large family. no arrests made.
Government data show per capita income increased from 5903 to 6441 dollars in 1976 while inflation for the year stood at 4.8 percent. Alaska posted the highest income of 10178 dollars and Mississippi the lowest at 4575. Transportation outlays rose, comprising 21 percent of spending in 1973, up from 15 percent in 1960-61, with food dropping from 24.4 to 20.1 percent. A spokesman noted gasoline price effects not fully captured.
Paula Cantrell Derese testified in the Ver non McManus capital murder trial that McManus offered to kill her parents for one third of the estate and insurance money. She recalled threats to bar her from Chad and said McManus mentioned a payment to killers and an unbacked plan.
Secretary of State Vance meets Israeli Foreign Minister in London to brief on Carter’s conversations with Arab leaders and Israel’s views. The briefing follows Carter’s Geneva talks with Assad and notes unease in Tel Aviv over his remarks on peacekeeping forces and possible border defense posts.
Houston AP A University of Texas Health Science Center chemist, Kresse, says okra seeds are rich in oil protein starch and sugar and could be used for cooking oil butter substitutes meat additive white flour and animal feed. He notes quick three month crops and low production costs but human use would take several years.
Senate disputes over Air Force computer projects heat up as Maj. Gen. Edge faces questions about revived programs after 1975 bans. Sen. Eagleton denounces testimony as deception while Gen. Jones expresses support, as Pentagon analysts prepare further briefing.
President Carter wrapped a five day European swing in London and Geneva ending with a NATO pledge to boost forces as Communists build offensive power in Europe. Brzezinski said Europeans see a fresh idealism and decency in America with Carter seen as bright and approachable by allies.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.