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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1970
Page
1
The AP reports a rise in Black lawmakers in the House to 12, with notable victories in South Carolina and Alabama state legislatures. European observers call the U S election a standoff or setback for President Nixon, noting no decisive shift.
Pentagon sources say a division guarding about 18 miles of the Korean demilitarized zone will likely be pulled back and placed in reserve as Washington plans a mid-1971 reduction of U.S. forces in Korea. About 20,000 of 62,000 soldiers to be cut.
The Educational Testing Service reported that testing 943 children showed gains in learning from Sesame Street. Those who watched most often showed the biggest gains, and frequent viewing helped disadvantaged children more than advantaged peers.
The Vatican announces a detailed reform widening women's duties in liturgy with roles in hymns scripture reading and ushering while excluding Gospel from their duties. It permits music modernization like rock and soul Masses with local bishop approval but bars women from serving as acolytes in all settings.
An incumbent governor who backed mining in wilderness areas lost re election while a heir to a major chemical company fined for pollution won a Congressional seat. The Idaho and Delaware races Tuesday signaled a tentative environment campaign test nationwide.
President Nixon touts a Republican win in Senate and House races while Vice President Agnew's future remains uncertain. Policy advisers split on nominating Agnew for a second run in 1972, with critics watching his conduct in the coming months.
In Washington a post election shift toward conservatism prompts Sen. Howard Baker to hint at another bid for Senate GOP leader after losing to Sen. Hugh Scott 24 to 19 following Sen. Everett Dirksen’s death last year.
Penn Central Co the parent of Penn Central Transportation Co posts a net loss of 1945 million for the first nine months of this year vs a 176 million profit in the same period last year. The company also shows a 704 million loss for the third quarter compared with 89 million loss a year ago.
Republicans gained a Senate majority in off year voting while Democrats widened statehouse power and kept control of the House. Indiana's race remained unresolved with a recount possible as Hartke clung to a slim lead. Across the nation Democrats won governorships in Pennsylvania Ohio and Florida, while Tennessee Connecticut and Maryland swung to Republicans.
A Pan American World Airways 747 carrying 163 people including Senator Jacob K. Javits was forced to return to New York after severe clear air turbulence injured 14 passengers and six flight attendants. Six passengers and one attendant were hospitalized, one man suffered a heart attack, with injuries ranging from cuts to broken bones. others were treated and released.
A Montreal area fire at Foyer St. Bernadette killed 17 residents and left 17 others injured or missing after a furnace explosion in the basement of the 34-resident home. Police said smoke suffocated victims, most likely in their sleep, as firefighters responded at 4 a.m. The home had passed a three-month earlier inspection.
Rep. Carl Albert, likely House speaker, says Democrats may push their own economic plan if Nixon administration changes course. He notes gains of at least nine seats to 254, sees unity boosted by the campaign, and mentions standby credit and price controls as potential steps if cooperation fails. Albert cites inflation and unemployment as voters’ concerns and calls the victory a strong Democratic showing.
The Suez Canal cease-fire continues after its expiry with no clear path to renewed peace talks. Egypt's Al Ahram cites Sadat ordering a further short extension and full alert on the canal front. Israel remains firm on negotiations only after Egyptian missile redeployments are withdrawn. The UN General Assembly endorsed a 90 day extension against U.S. and Israeli objections.
U S reconnaissance jets detected extensive buildup of war materials in southern North Vietnam for shipment to Cambodia and South Vietnam. Air Force Secretary Seamans said bombers stepped up raids along the Ho Chi Minh trail in Laos but no attacks on staging areas in North Vietnam. He noted a crucial period due to rains and uncertain six month outlook while confirming ongoing air force phase down and South Vietnamese air force readiness by 1973. The Pentagon also reported weekly U S casualties and enemy tolls, with 344000 American troops remaining by year end.
Democratic Sen. Vance Hartke claimed victory in a photo finish over Republican Rep. Richard Roudebush for the Indiana Senate seat. A U S spokesman said North Vietnamese Ambassador Xuan Thuy insulted President Nixon at peace talks and received a sharp rebuke.
National Guard units guard ballot boxes across Oklahoma as Governor Bartlett weighs a recount after Hall leads by about 3,000 votes. Unofficial totals place Hall at 338,904 and Bartlett at 335,802 with results due Friday and the recount deadline Saturday.
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