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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1977
Page
1
Interior Secretary Cecil D. Andrus asks Congress to set aside 91.6 to 92.8 million acres in Alaska for parks refuges and wild rivers. Environmentalists push toward 120 million, while developers warn the plan could block oil gas minerals and timber development.
Bert Lance testifies before a Senate committee and states he will not resign as director of the Office of Management and Budget amid an inquiry into his finances. The Associated Press reports Washington coverage of ongoing hearings and Lance’s stance.
Pecos hosts the Gran Fiesta weekend with Mexicana American groups showcasing music by the MARO Pecos band from 6 to 8 pm at Saragosa Park. A Jarabe Tapatio dance features six youths, and 16th de Septiembre queen contestants are announced. A Saturday parade starts at 10:30 am from Ropers Motel to Saragosa Park with a Jamaica festival, tribuna libre, and coronation events ending with a Mexican Queen crowning at 10 pm.
Forecasters expect mostly fair weather through Friday with a warmer day today. The last time temperatures dipped under 90 was June 22 at 89, and overnight lows have stayed above 61 since May 30 when it was 58.
The Morales family files a 1.5 million civil rights lawsuit in San Antonio naming former Castroville police chief Frank Hayes for the death of a Mexican-American construction worker. The case seeks damages for alleged wrongful death and civil rights violations.
Mexico City and major centers faced a wave of 23 bombs injuring five and causing about 20 million in damage. The Union of the People claimed responsibility, while police pursued 13 suspects and searched for other devices. Authorities warned of planned attacks timed for Independence Day ceremonies.
Freshman Senator Edward Zorinsky of Nebraska plans to return 313,016 dollars in unused office funds to the treasury by September 30. He cites prudent spending, says he avoided salaries and perks beyond needed admin costs, and plans to push for a 7.5 percent federal pay raise for his staff in October. He rejects being dubbed a crusader and notes no constituent complaints.
Three University of Texas professors Rostow Fisher and Woodson warn that even full NEP and House plan adoption will fail to hit 1985 energy targets. They warn of a potential 15 million barrels per day oil imports by 1985, argue for greater exploration spending, and say 1985 production could be up to five million barrels daily below NEP goals without $699 billion in 1976 price terms.
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