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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1975
Page
3
Ford campaign aides say losing in New Hampshire on Feb 24 and Florida on Mar 9 would not be politically fatal, though Reagan holds advantages in both states. They expectFord can absorb early primary setbacks and still win the Republican nomination.
The eight ballot propositions include changes to separation of powers, judiciary, voting and election rules, education funding, finance, local government powers, general provisions, and a revising mode of amending. Voters can approve or reject each, with defeats leaving current provisions intact.
New Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission director Luke Robinson orders aggressive raids on bars violating liquor laws. Since taking over Oct 1 he notes 294 arrests for drunkenness and 71 bars cited. A Dallas strike in Oct led to 38 arrests and 26 license cases as he vows to target topless venues and nude performances as possible violations.
Washington State University inventor R Keith Farrell has patented a laser branding technique to mark animals quickly and painlessly. The method uses a fiber optic bundle to project a shaped laser imprint on skin, with potential uses from salmon at the state fisheries department to cattle dogs and deer, building on Farrells freeze branding prior work.
A conflict between Texas cattlemen and the federal government eyes a possible USDA cattle quarantine that could cost Texas more than 250 million dollars annually. Brucellosis or Bangs disease is the trigger, with cases in Bexar San Antonio and El Paso counties and limited human cases. Cattlemen urge more research and warn against tougher standards without knowledge, while officials say controls are inadequate.
Midland banker Ray Horton denies any financial dealings with convicted West Texas wheeler dealer Billie Sol Estes. Horton says he never borrowed or received money from Estes and notes IRS scrutiny on his own affairs followed Estes publicity. He has released tax liens totaling 127,255 dollars and expects a refund.
International hunt underway for two men who breached Cologne Cathedral via scaffolding and air ducts to seize 15 priceless church works. Among items stolen are golden monstrances, jeweled crosses, a peace staff, eight bishops rings and jeweled vessels. Value estimated at millions, insurer and church official differ, rewards offered.
Mai Tran, a 22 year old journalism student from Saigon, argues voting is a guaranteed right, reflecting a refugee perspective as Texans prepare to vote on a revised state constitution. She notes loss of rights since Saigon’s fall and urges participation in this historic statewide vote.
Vice President Nelson Rockefeller declares he will not be considered for Ford's running mate in 1976. The move stuns campaign planners and risks triggering a scramble among Republicans as Reagan's strength grows. Rockefeller, 67, notes no discord with Ford in his letter and had discussed the decision with the President in advance.
Bangladesh faced a communications clampdown as Dacca airport shut and the state radio network failed for about 92 hours. The reopened broadcasts featured patriotic songs and slogans with no clear indication of who controlled the country, as political figures were not named.
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