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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1972
Page
10
Washington doctors describe the lifelong emotional burden on wives of prisoners or missing servicemen in Southeast Asia. They note isolation from daily routines, fear over husbands fate, social guilt over remarriage, and the likely emotional letdown even after reunion, with impacts on children and self esteem.
The piece cites Nixon praising Britain’s three week campaigns noting MPs face recontest in their constituencies. It argues British leaders remain known regardless of election outcomes, while American races run long, favoring insiders. suggests shorter campaigns disadvantage underdogs.
A released burglar, Steve, describes why fast money tempts crime, detailing amateur methods, common hiding places, and contrasts with professionals. He advises home security steps including lighting, locks, porch presence, and insurance to deter theft and aid recovery after crimes.
Congress ends session without authorizing Nixon to cap federal spending at 250 billion for the year starting July 1 while approving fourfold the President’s request for water pollution controls. The move heightens the odds of higher taxes, with Nixon seeking to curb spending. House members balked at curtailing waste, while the Senate resisted. Wilbur Mauls led the spending ceiling push, noting lack of control, as Mills urged a public demand for reduced government spending and inflation control. The nation faces a need for sweeping budget reform before the next election.
The paper lists submission rules for letters to the editor including bearing signature and address, withholding upon request, a maximum of 500 words, general-interest content, and disqualification for poor taste.
New York AP columnist Hal Boyle shares tidbits from mail, roles of greeting methods, and polls on history’s greatest man. He cites Roosevelts handshake record, Pasteur as a surprise poll winner, and quotes Ring Lardner and Washington Irving to ponder fame, intelligence, and purpose.
Today in history lists key events on October 24 from 1945 when the UN Charter took effect to 1972 milestones and notable anniversaries. It notes James I's proclamation, Peace of Westphalia, Poland's partition, first telegrams, stock market collapse, Eisenhower's Korea pledge, Cuban ship diversions, Suez oil fires, and Vietnam typhoon relief efforts. Includes Y A Tittle turning 46.
The special session ends with no action on competitive auto and homeowners insurance rating laws. Governor Smith cites progress, sets aim for broader reform, and notes other measures passed or pursued including offshore port planning, trailer lighting relaxations, and funding for Texas A&M and junior college programs.
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