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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1973
Page
8
A commentary argues that leaks create a Department of Leaks that wields power within the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. It posits the press as the actual fourth branch, a watchdog with risks of becoming a lapdog if too close to leaker sources and official aims.
Editorial argues Nixon refusal to release presidential tapes parallels press refusal to reveal confidential sources. Critics note the analogy falters if Nixon were a criminal, since journalism aims to uncover wrongdoing and aid legal authorities, not shield it.
The 13 part series America as seen through the eyes of Alistair Cooke returns mid September on over 100 stations. It will air earlier than the previous late slot with broadcasts on weekend evenings no later than 8 pm. Xerox sponsors the rebroadcast and backs broader viewing for younger audiences.
Ralph Nader decried a corporate welfare scheme as Congress debated the 1971 government loan guarantee for Lockheed. The program, aimed at aiding the L-1011 jet engine supply, has produced profits and limited draws, with most programs profitable and the board recommending sunset by year end.
Public opinion in Texas shows judges praised for protecting citizens rights and leniency in handling violations yet criticized for overreliance on police testimony and neglect of citizen crime prevention. Dallas-Fort Worth respondents rated judges most favorably while Southwest and Northeast regions showed higher disapproval.
HAL BOYLE compiles a miscellany of observations from snake tongues to the rise of auto parking, the limits of educational toys, snoring remedies, American stock ownership, women shooters, and famous lines from exit speeches and historical figures, framed as light cultural trivia and reminiscences.
Summary of notable events and birthdays on September 4 across history including Los Angeles founding in 1781 and the 1929 Graf Zeppelin world circumnavigation. Mentions the Little Rock Central High School desegregation incident in 1957 and Albert Schweitzer’s death in 1965. Includes birthdays such as Henry Ford and Ken Harrelson.
Readers are invited to send letters up to 500 words with signatures and addresses. Letters must be of general interest and in good taste, with the address withheld upon request.
The American Museum of Natural History in New York City covers 23 acres and claims status as the largest museum worldwide. Founded in 1874, it hosts extensive exhibits on humans and animals from primal times to today, plus displays of minerals and gems.
Bruce Biossat argues excuses from Vietnam Watergate and other crises distract from real causes. He notes global chaos, rising expectations, and strained resources, urging collective human effort to meet pressing issues despite fear and distrust.
In a Washington opinion piece the author urges reviving Eisenhower and Truman plans to use American technical aid to help Arab states and Iran develop water resources and agriculture. The proposal argues minimal dollar cost, potential refugee absorption, and reduced tensions through regional cooperation, while noting limits on oil-control ambitions. It cites desert agriculture research and nuclear power as enabling factors for large scale development.
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