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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1971
Page
10
The editorial declares inflation as the nation’s top enemy and warns deficits could exceed 20 billion dollars in 1972. It notes Nixon’s spending cuts and tax plans as insufficient, laments political resistance to restraint, and predicts intensified tax on profits to win labor support before November 1972 elections.
The piece argues that American demand for radios and TVs will surge with most imports coming from abroad, while US manufacturers lose market share. It notes Japan's dominance in consumer electronics and rising penetration in other industries, demanding new trade rules to balance competition and jobs between the two nations.
The feature lists key events on Sept 7 across years: Brazil declares independence in 1882, Elizabeth I born in 1533, Borodino battle in 1812, Lafayette’s farewell in 1825, Boulder Dam construction in 1930, London Blitz start in 1940, Diem suppression in 1963, Kennedy asking NATO training in 1963, China-US talks shift in 1968, and U.S. Vietnam troop counts dipping below 400,000 in 1966.
A 1971 ABA public service piece notes courts increasingly award punitive damages when repossessors use force or threats. It cites Mrs Olson, a pistol, and a sewing machine as examples, while praising simple remedies to keep credit costs down.
A Texas survey shows cities are increasingly using hotel and motel taxes for tourist promotion but few have spent on direct advertising. Eight more cities levied the bed room tax in 1971, with over 3.6 million dollars raised to fund promotion and civic facilities. The state agency notes better local funding could boost tourism and conventions.
International Numismatic Agency to issue three high relief medals depicting Michelangelo Da Vinci and Rembrandt self portraits. Silver editions limited to 500 sets plus bronze edition. Medals measure 2.42 inches, silver 999 fine, serially numbered and hallmarked. Kennedy halves back in circulation after 1969 production milestone. over 100 million minted at Denver and Philadelphia.
A collage of notes on culture history and humor. Topics include why the female ankle bone may enlarge, a quirky Los Angeles mice ordinance, new motels opening rapidly, smokers and TV watching, agentless entertainers like Gene Autry, a comic sketch about a self sacrificing woman, a Q and A on Paul Newman eye color and George Washington place names, Colonial era Guilford politics, Language curiosities, and a bee versus crow remark.
Sources close to the Thieu government say Saigon favors a stepped U.S. withdrawal, potentially complete by 1972 if Washington provides continued arms and aid. They warn the pace must be explained to the Vietnamese to avoid a sense of desertion and possible political collapse. Challenges include training manpower, pilot shortages, and depersonalizing an overcomplicated South Vietnamese state.
Rep. Moorhead urges probing U S secrecy policies amid calls to reassess the balance of freedoms and security. A commentator laments politics and cites degraded city leadership, claiming values have diminished and even Felix the Cat could win a mayoral race.
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