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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1979
Page
1
Labor leaders oppose the October wage guideline citing 7 percent limits while inflation hits 13 percent. The Carter administration negotiates with organized labor and business this week to settle on a revised voluntary anti inflation program.
In Chicago, Rock Island and two UTU unions agreed to meet in Washington as a two week old strike lingers. The National Mediation Board seeks movement toward a settlement while unions press for retroactive pay. Pickets spread to Santa Fe yards and Denver Rio Grande actions paused by court order.
Corpus Christi Texas beaches may be clear of Mexican oil spill by mid October says NOAA scientist Dr John Robinson. Autumn currents should push oil away from the Texas coast though three to four weeks remain uncertain. Coast Guard flights report no large oil plumes off Texas waters. crews continue beach cleanup as assessments proceed.
The draft movement gains momentum as Kennedy indicates potential candidacy. Massachusetts leaders report rising calls and enthusiasm, while Speaker O Neill says Kennedy could secure the nomination if he runs. In Vancouver Washington, Clark County prosecutor Jim Carty notes boosted response to his Kennedy letters and campaign-material activity.
A Southern Pacific derailment near Joaquin Texas left 53 cars and three locomotives off the tracks. One tank car carrying liquefied petroleum gas exploded and burned for over a day, prompting evacuations within three miles. Firefighters remained cautious due to other corrosive car contents as crews scrapped 24 cars and moved five for cargo transfer.
Weather forecast shows fair skies for Pecos and surrounding areas through Wednesday with a slight chance of widely scattered thunderstorms. Monday’s high was 94 and low 59, with temperatures easing to near 80 Panhandle to mid 90s Big Bend lowlands by Wednesday.
At the International Petroleum Exposition in Tulsa attendees hear drilling will rise in the next six months, tightening supply of equip ment and pipe. Gulfco Industries notes demand will exceed supply late 1979 into 1980. Lufkin Industries cites an eight week pump order backlog while Sooner Pipe notes widespread shortages and rapid orders.
Varsity coach Dub Smith of 1512 Iowa Street Pecos wins the $25 top prize after missing only three games in the Pecos Enterprise football contest. Second goes to David Peters and third to Tommy Collins with tie-breaker scores from Pecos Lamesa and other games. Additional entrants listed. a $500 shopping spree drawing ends the season. Contest requires 18 plus, one entry weekly, sponsored by local businesses.
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