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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1970
Page
4
Editorial condemns toll of traffic crashes on Pecos streets and nationwide. It cites negligence as a major cause, praises Ralph Nader's safety work, and urges law enforcement and media to push cautious driving and defensive habits amid speeding and hazardous conditions.
A Film Bulletin writer argues for a cinema market census to gauge potential G, M, R, and X audience sizes. He notes that film labels fail to predict patronage and compares with predictable consumer markets, urging industry sympathy instead of market surveys. He recalls a simpler era of G pictures and says families drift away from costly new releases.
A study by Ronald Inglehart surveys 2000 youths aged 15 to 20 in Germany France and Britain and their parents on the idea of a United States of Europe. Majorities favor joining now but oppose giving a supranational government power to override national decisions. Still, both generations prefer dismantling national divisions in principle.
Hal Boyle notes many people merit praise yet remain unseen. The column lists various overlooked types from a memowriting to secretaries and bus drivers, calling for recognition but noting the difficulty of locating these obscure heroes. The piece ends by acknowledging the challenge of finding such deserving individuals.
A Stanford protest leader argues sit-ins disrupt, advocating purposeful disruption to exert influence. He rejects moral witness in building occupations, stressing the need to wield power rather than merely be present. In another note, Marajo Island near the Amazon mouth is noted as larger than Belgium.
Former U S ambassador to France and Peace Corps director Sargent Shriver finds Maryland politics difficult as he seeks Democratic governor nomination. He has few endorsements and mixed signals from liberal Democrats, with Marvin Mandel shaping the field. Blair may be the likely Republican challenger, though no formal entry announced.
Alton Hughes reports Pecos schools have grown from 1,154 to 4,374 students with 353 staff, including 226 teachers. The cafeteria program is profitable, 14,755 meals weekly, plus experimental breakfast sites. science fairs yield regional wins and future hosting.
The Pentagon admits marijuana in Vietnam is a very serious problem with easy access for American troops. Senate testimony cites veteran interviews showing heavy use on combat duty and possible links to misconduct. Witnesses warn the issue extends beyond Vietnam and could impact veterans after return home.
The article outlines President Nixon’s decision to slow or pause U.S. troop withdrawals for six months by launching Cambodian and related operations. It argues the move buys time to prevent a Dien Bien Phu-like collapse, hedges political risk before the 1970 elections, and could boost Nixon’s standing if withdrawals proceed as planned, despite protests.
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