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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1975
Page
3
A Texas House subcommittee voted 3-2 to urge the General Services Administration to return the 1972 ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment so the legislature can reconsider it. The panel also killed a separate resolution that would rescind the ratification.
Houston Police Chief Carroll Lynn testified before a Senate committee that more than 200 Southwestern Bell employees aided the department in about 1,000 illegal wiretaps since 1968. He said nine officers face federal narcotics indictments, with no trials yet, and described a shift from a legitimate aim to widespread unauthorized taps involving Bell information.
Dallas officials learn their police force affiliates with LEIU a two nation intelligence cooperative accused of spying on citizens. Texas DPS confirms LEIU membership since 1958 and Houston disputes entry. Mayor Pro Tem George Allen orders inquiry as friction grows over private police information access.
Alaska lawmakers narrow penalties for personal cannabis use as the House votes 21 to 17 to remove criminal penalties for adults possessing any amount at home. The bill would replace fines and jail time with a $100 civil penalty, reflecting a shift to align laws with real-world use and reduce alcohol-related health concerns.
Washington AP report notes Energy Ant, a new government energy hero created by the Federal Energy Administration, aims to teach children to save energy. The coloring and game book includes a maze and a “Trip to the Moon” game rewarding turning off lights and walking to school, with 10,000 copies printed for schools and $1.40 copies available from the Government Printing Office.
Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz said the Ford administration may raise loan rates for grains despite a vetoed farm bill. He noted the veto did not stop consideration and stressed readiness to act if needed, while Ford continued to respond to the bill.
U S House failed to override President Ford's veto of a one year emergency farm bill by 245 to 182 with 40 votes short of the two thirds. Texas Democrats backing the bill included Brooks Burleson Casey De la Garza Eckhardt Gonzales High tower Jordan Karen Krueger Mahon Milford Patman Pickle Poage Roberts Teague White Wilson Wright Young with Republicans Archer Collins Steelman voting nay. Senate Chairman Talmadge of Georgia signaled accountability for consequences of the veto and called for detailed assessments from the secretary. The vote affirmed Ford and Butz against the bill amid deficit concerns. Washington Idaho feud over whether Spuds Brown in Washington can be called Idaho potatoes.
James Gerstenzang reports that a proposed Arctic Circle natural gas pipeline may require snowmaking machines in northern Alaska to build roads over delicate tundra. Environmental expert Russell Hemstock warned dry autumn conditions could fail to protect the ground. machines would supplement with snow packs if early snowfall is insufficient.
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