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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1972
Page
5
The piece traces Armistice Day to Veterans Day, noting how WWII, Korea, and Vietnam reshaped the holiday and public memory. It argues the 1918 dream of ending war gave way to a harsher era, yet holds hope that the world remains closer to realizing Armistice Day ideals.
Editorial argues Britain enforces a 90 day wage and price freeze with possible 60 day extension to curb near ten percent inflation. It compares Heath to Nixon, notes pound stability, and urges productivity gains as the path to lasting control of inflation and improved growth.
In the final days of the 92nd Congress, authorities say a single week authorized expenditures exceeding 100 billion dollars. President Nixon signaled not all funds would be spent, with major items including a near 25 billion water clean up bill and 30 billion revenue sharing over five years. Other large amounts covered labor and HEW programs, state and justice budgets, social security boosts, and highway aid. A jellyfish eradication program and highway funding were scaled back or deferred.
Igor Sikorsky, refugee from Russia and American aviation pioneer, died Oct. 26 at 83. He built a multiengine airplane factory on Long Island and predicted huge airliners. Born amid exile, he praised U.S. freedom and opportunity and inspired belief in the American dream.
New York columnist HAL BOYLE riffs on the futility of unwanted gifts. He jokes that practical, usable presents beat oversized novelties and lampoons oddball items such as inflatable submarines and coal Venus de Milo sculptures. He adds a wary note about wrapping and returns.
The notice explains submission rules for letters to the editor including required signature and address, a maximum length of 500 words, general interest content, and a prohibition on poor taste. It notes withholding of the writer's address upon request and outlines review criteria.
A ship travels a little over 50 miles in about eight hours from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific via the Panama Canal, marking a steady transit through the waterway.
Gov. Smith traveled to Washington to push for an additional 91.2 million in federal social service funding for Texas. The state had received 34.8 million in matching funds in Q4 1972, and argues compensation is due for the first three quarters of fiscal 1972 plus the last quarter. Budget implications could affect next year’s tax legislation and spending.
Bruce Biossat argues Agnew must craft credibility within the Republican Party to run in 1976. He stresses foreign policy credentials and decisive domestic leadership, while noting Nixon’s ongoing influence and the high scrutiny on Agnew’s moves.
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