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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1971
Page
4
The piece argues Amendment No 1 would create an appointed ethics commission that could set lawmakers pay, undermining voter control. It urges rejection, noting existing statutes already address ethics and calling for reforms by statute, not constitutional amendment, before any pay rise is considered.
A Chinese medical technician assigned in Algeria sought asylum in France after a suspected forced boarding of a Shanghai bound flight at Orly. Police detained the passenger and hospitalized him while authorities offered choice to stay or leave, as embassy staff from Paris backed the protest.
The census shows median American age falling from 29.6 in 1960 to 27.6 in 1970 due to the postwar baby boom. Throughout history the trend has risen overall. past years show medians of 16.7 in 1820 20.1 in 1870 and 25.3 in 1920. Projections suggest a rise toward 30 by the 1980s as births drop and lifespans lengthen.
HAL BOYLE comments on common habits and sayings from cooking to etiquette. He jokes about raisins in dishes, generals choosing scenic battle sites, hiccups cures, and a barefoot bride. The column ends with a Lost Pet note about Smokey the cat returning after six years in England.
The article argues on May 18 Texas voters will decide Amendment 3 to remove the welfare ceiling for blind aged and disabled categories, while capping family aid at 55 million annually. It details history of federal court rulings, the rising rolls from 135,857 to 364,316, and cites pro and con positions with figures on costs and potential future cuts.
A collection of sayings and quotes on reputation belief prayer courage and daily life from figures such as Proverbs Halifax Isaiah James Psalms Carrel and Job. The passages juxtapose moral guidance with reflections on living and seeking meaning.
A Saint Louis heavy snow storm prompts the Federal executive board to tell non essential employees not to report. About thirty eight thousand federal workers in the city face an honor system decision on essential status with three quarters staying home by ten. The Globe Democrat notes the event as one of the year’s illuminating stories despite limited print.
The piece notes weather severity spurred broadcast calls for action and reports most federal employees returned to work by noon. It claims up to one hundred thousand dollars was lost in an on again off again approach and questions how essential workers truly feel about their roles. It cites the National Federation of Independent Business surveys indicating many government staffers feel non essential.
The piece surveys a crisis in Protestant seminaries as enrollments surge in major schools but small and national denominations struggle with endowments and inflation. It notes potential mergers or closures, discusses the impact of draft exemptions, and highlights Yale and Berkeley’s collaboration on new teaching forms and social engagement.
Bruce Biossat reports Washington notes rival Berlin plans offer no real ground on key issues. Moscow seeks to curb West Berlin ties to West Germany, potentially allowing censorship and political control. West Berlin demands continued political activity and Bonn mechanisms, while talks stall and Brandt faces opposition if stalemate persists.
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