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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1970
Page
4
The Brownfield News urges Terry County citizens to vote on November 3 and participate in democracy. It argues critics rarely offer solutions, praising youth contributions and church involvement while warning against perpetual griping and neglect of voting as a duty.
Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, head of a 17 nation team in Mexico City, wins the Nobel Peace Prize for developing high yield dwarf wheat and contributing to a new miracle rice strain. The Rockefeller Foundation scientist warns overpopulation may limit gains, offering about twenty years to balance population and food supply.
President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania cautions Western powers that arming South Africa may push African nations toward communism. He argues a strong South Africa stabilizes the region and helps against Soviet influence, while economic or military pressure could worsen apartheid and trigger broader conflict.
Jeffrey D. Alderman reports that NYC panhandlers use refined schemes to extract more money. They operate at transit hubs and tourist spots with props like suits and instruments, sometimes claiming car trouble or fines to elicit funds. Begging is illegal with up to 250 dollars penalty, though few are arrested.
The article outlines Amendment No 1 expanding the State Judicial Qualifications Commission powers to county and various court judges with public censure option. Critics warn of witch hunts while supporters cite accountability at the polls. Amendment No 4 seeks to replace the State Building Commission with governor-appointed members amid elevator and construction concerns.
The July AD 64 nine day fire nearly destroyed Rome and prompted Nero to accuse Christians of arson. Nero reportedly rebuilt the city but officials debated his responsibility for the blaze.
New York dispatch reports Brezhnev facing rising dissident push for social reforms as Solzhenitsyn faces repression. High ranking officers support his cause while others languish in mental institutions. Debate grows over democracy, self determination, and critique of Marxist Leninism within Russia.
The piece reports Richard Ottinger losing ground to James Buckley in New York Senate race dynamics. Buckley gains in NY City suburbs Nassau Suffolk Westchester Rockland Orange, while Ottinger struggles in debates and public recognition. Rockefeller leads Goldberg in the gubernatorial contest with early upstate edge cited.
Major French Japanese and American firms unite to create a global trader in LPG anhydrous ammonia and related projects. Shareholders include SAGA Paris Brystone Liquefied Gas Tokyo Mitsui Phillips Philtankers Bartlesville Oklahoma in a new cross border venture.
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