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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1977
Page
3
In Columbus a 79-year-old woman at Riverside Methodist Hospital was diagnosed with the state's fifth Legionnaires disease case. She was admitted August 5 with pneumonia-like symptoms and released after 13 days. The Health Department spokesman released the update Thursday.
The Federal Energy Administration says converting conventional plants to solar units at federal sites could slash costs and enable widespread use within five years. A Washington firm’s report estimates $440 million in five years could drop solar cell prices to 75 cents per watt, powering lights, runways, irrigation pumps and even homes in developing nations.
The Agriculture Department projects 1977 livestock market receipts at 47.3 billion dollars, surpassing crop receipts of 46.5 billion. The shift ends a string of crops leading farm income since 1973, while beef grading issues stir debate over price effects.
Senate opponents led by Sen. Paul Laxalt plan a three pronged campaign to sway lawmakers and the public against ratifying the Panama Canal pact. They target Omar Torrijos human rights, canal security, and U S Panama financial terms, citing Freedom House findings and urging Republican and southern Democrat opposition.
AP reports Zero Mostel ends a stage engagement in New York with a colorful remark comparing theater to a cathedral and a synagogue, noting the ritual cup of tea at curtain call.
Storms swept across the state with heavy thunderstorms and lightning as a cold front moved in from the Panhandle. The storm traveled northeast at about 20 mph, with light rain in scattered areas and clear dawn skies elsewhere. In the Atlantic, Hurricane Clara lingered near Bermuda, maintaining hurricane status with slight strengthening expected. Tornado sightings occurred south of Duluth and near McGregor, Minnesota, but no injuries were reported. Obituary notes: Mortel Mostel, 62, Philadelphia, famed actor and painter, died of heart failure, leaving a legacy from Broadway to cinema and stage. His friends mourned a talent capable of both laughter and tears.
Four workers were officially reported dead and two unaccounted for after an oil tank exploded at a Red Desert well site about 25 miles northwest of Rawlins Wyoming. The blast ignited 14 nearby tanks as Halliburton crews prepared to hydraulic fracture the well. Only a few workers were injured, with one in critical condition and another treated for burns. Fire units from Sweetwater and Carbon Counties fought the blaze, which authorities said was under control.
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