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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1978
Page
10
Editorial notes Indira Gandhi's return to parliament from a remote south Indian district. Despite criminal suits and a tarnished image from emergency rule, her victory signals a possible comeback and mirrors opposition overthrow in the past. The piece praises democracy's free play and public will.
AP Business Analyst John Caniff notes mixed signals in the economy. Surveys show resilience and confidence among purchasers despite anti inflation steps and higher rates. While some fear recession, many firms expect continued sales gains and steady expansion into the fourth quarter.
Opinion Research Corp plans a November 30 Washington session to guide major firms in leveraging public anti-regulation sentiment. Kenneth Schwartz cites polls showing growing revolt against government controls. Attendees include IBM General Motors Xerox Standard Oil of Ohio and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Rand Corporation launches three studies on California tax cuts under Proposition 13. It will assess effects on criminal justice and school financing. Findings will come too late for other states but may guide future legislatures facing cutbacks.
A sharp quip links light at tunnel to driving on the wrong side of the road and mocks those who view inflation as purely academic, arguing it affects teachers' wages and workers' livelihoods.
On this date in history, November 17, events span centuries from the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 to political upheavals and space milestones. Notable mentions include Mary Tudor's death in 1558, Walter Raleigh's treason trial in 1604, Nixon's 1974 defense amid controversy, and Anwar Sadat's invitation to visit Israel. Birthdays include Rock Hudson and Tom Seaver with brief era notes.
Washington analysis notes the GOP remains healthy with incumbency advantages in House races and gains in statewide offices. Republicans improved in open seats and achieved major ground in state legislatures, seizing both chambers in New Hampshire to triple their count of majority states.
The GOP expanded in Vermont Indiana Kansas North Dakota Utah Arizona Iowa and controlled houses or senates in Illinois Montana Alaska Washington, with gains in South Dakota Nebraska Minnesota Wisconsin. They held Midwest governorships and won seats in several states while conceding a few in Nebraska Michigan. Democrats remain dominant in Congress but Republicans gain a foothold in the Senate.
Washington reports Sadat shifts troops from the Israeli front toward the Libyan border, a move tied to Camp David understandings. The piece notes fears of Libyan pressure, Soviet ties, and a U.S. role in restraining wider conflicts while detailing price control opinions and IRS snitching tactics in separate items.
The Vatican will release four postal stamps on December 11 depicting Pope John Paul I in various scenes. The set, illustrating him on the papal throne in the Vatican gardens and blessing, will total 1.45 million sets printed following his death after a 34 day reign.
Ottawa reports Canada’s Post Office will adopt metric mail weights next July increasing base mail weight from one ounce to 30 grams. Price structure details will be announced later.
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