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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1977
Page
3
A federal judge ordered the Tyler school board to stop charging 1000 tuition for children of illegal Mexican aliens. The district planned a 5 p.m. meeting to discuss the order as it prepared to admit 15 children from four alien families to class. Officials said other alien children would be allowed to attend as well.
The Senate moves to ban cars under 16 mpg starting 1980 and 21 mpg by 1985 as part of an energy conservation bill. The House previously passed its version of Carter’s energy program, while Bert Lance faces questions from the Governmental Affairs Committee. Senate panels will also tackle a gas guzzler tax and oil taxes as votes are planned this week.
President Carter seeks to keep price controls on natural gas at higher levels while a 9-9 Senate panel vote splits between that plan and an industry backed proposal to lift controls entirely. Senate action may involve the full chamber to settle the dispute. House subcommittee reviews Carter Social Security overhaul proposals. A House Senate budget conference reports the $460 billion fiscal year 1978 bill with slight differences, aiming for final action by Thursday.
In Memphis a ninth grader Sharon Gregory from Bridge City Texas turned down the Miss Teen U S A title amid turmoil. Five runners up moved up as Donna Koscha of Crown Point Indiana could not be reached for comment, while crowds laughed and cried at the finale.
Atlantic City AP reports Miss America Susan Yvonne Perkins, 23, of Columbus Ohio, describes herself as ambitious sincere and unpretentious. A 1976 Miami of Ohio graduate and former Ohio Legislature aide she says she is a conservative Republican who will speak out when she has something to say. She did not cry at the crown but shed tears singing Good Morning Heartache during prelim talent and the telecast finale.
Israel's new peace draft, sent to the United States, largely matches Labor-era proposals. The plan keeps a strong Golan Heights position and maintains Jordanian Israeli local control along the West Bank, with governance services to be negotiated with Jordan. The accompanying letter outlines general security principles for Jordan River defenses and Gulf navigation. The Arabs have rejected the draft.
Americans buy billions of flowers yearly and rising fuel, labor, and shipping costs push up prices. Industry leaders cite greenhouse heating, energy costs that have tripled, and fertilizer expenses as main factors. Carnations and roses show wide price ranges from farmer to consumer, with florists charging up to ten dollars for large arrangements delivered.
The Justice Department criminal fraud division is studying a government inquiry into Bert Lance personal use of two planes owned by Georgia banks he led. The report, routed from the comptroller of the currency, is described as routine with no guaranteed prosecution. The Washington Post cited Lance using the planes for vacations, school trips, commuting, and politics as Senate hearings loom and Carter faces questions ahead of a White House conference.
AP survey shows Latin American governments mostly back the Panama Canal treaty but Mexico and Brazil express concerns. Some fear higher transit fees as Panamanian control nears in 23 years, while others praise U.S. defense terms. Officials note potential for improved U.S. relations if the Senate ratifies, with mixed reactions across Venezuela Colombia Chile Argentina and Costa Rica.
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