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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1973
Page
11
A New Jersey political year unfolds with Brendan Byrne pitching himself as clean yet inexperienced while Charles Sandman campaigns as a veteran rightwinger. Democrats gauge Watergate’s impact and stress Byrne’s contrasts with Sandman’s labor record amid a volatile state scene.
The editorial argues that Marxism and socialism cannot gain political power peacefully but only through violent means, using Chile under Allende and the MIR as examples. It warns that extremism persists, inflation and expropriation problems endure, and Latin America risks military rule delaying a return to democracy.
An essay reflects on a Newsweek cover showing a Jewish talent agent posing as an Arab. It argues hate persists despite shared Semitic roots, noting many Arabs are Israeli citizens and many Jews live in Arab lands. The piece asserts rivalries often arise among closely related peoples and questions inflamed prejudice.
A housing downturn threatens banks and thrift institutions as funds shift to commercial banks and securities. Officials urge regulatory changes to allow a broader service range, higher deposit insurance, and expanded investment powers to support affordable housing.
Judge Oliver Feller of Santa Monica Municipal Court had two maintenance workers arrested for contempt after they raised the thermostat in his air conditioned courtroom to conserve energy. Their 45 minute sentence ended once the temperature was lowered to his preference.
On September 21, 1973 history notes events from 1949 West Germany formation and 1776 Lake Champlain naval clash to 1893 Duryea automobile milestone and 1945 Truman approving World War II title. Also mentions 23 injured in 35-vehicle NJ turnpike crash and Will Rogers quote. Gyorgy Sandor birthday is listed as 61.
Readers are informed that letters may be printed if signed with a writer address which can be withheld on request. Letters must not exceed 500 words and should address general interests. Letters in poor taste will not be considered.
Mrs Henry Allen thanks friends for prayers during operation and recovery and praises Pecos Memorial Hospital staff. Reeves County residents urged to be proud of the hospital. Santa Rosa Parish thanks Pecos Law Enforcement for cooperation during the Sept 15 16 parade and celebration.
Excerpts from letters show a mix of ironic confessors and social vignettes. A late heiress bequeaths $500,660 to a former high school flame while a couple invites guests with bongos and mandolins. PTA meetings are canceled over flu fears and family news anchors the page.
A quirky note advises those avoiding visiting relatives to call on Sunday. It then comments that September brings cloud cover from the sunshine people and mentions prorated gas bills, blending odd observations into a single readable item.
An essay uses Aesop to stress communal work and attitude as the key to success. It cites Pecos Wink Odessa examples, notes four growth obstacles, and urges readers to act with the chamber to rejoin the main stream of life.
In 1973 New Jersey’s gubernatorial contest between Brendan Byrne and Charles Sandman shows observers split on Watergate influence. Byrne leads among many, yet undecided voters and Sandman backers challenge that lead. Local scandals and tax fears fuel the drama as voters weigh law and order versus tax relief and inflation. Sandman portrays himself as a nonpolitical cleaner, while Byrne touts experience in a state scarred by corruption probes.
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