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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1977
Page
11
Editorial warns junk phone calls will surpass junk mail as advertisers switch to automated dialing. It notes potential legislation by Rep. Aspin to allow lists of people who refuse calls and fines for violators, while urging limits on intrusive marketing practices.
New York AP report critiques the Carter Administration for overestimating economic goals. It notes 5.3 percent growth target, Congress 4 to 4.4 percent, and warns optimistic forecasts shape sentiment. Wharton/Klein see 4 percent growth with potential fixed capital spending gains amid a cautious outlook.
On this date September 28 in history several notable events occurred. In 1924 two U S Army planes completed the first round the world flight after 175 days landing in Seattle. In 1781 American forces began the Yorktown siege in Virginia. In 1850 flogging was abolished by the U S Navy. In 1939 Germany and the Soviet Union agreed to partition Poland. In 1970 Egypt's President Nasser died. In 1971 Mindszenty flew to Rome ending asylum in the U S. In 1974 Ford's wife underwent breast cancer surgery. Ten years ago Walter Washington was sworn in as D C's first mayor. Five years ago China and Japan restored diplomatic relations. One year ago a West Point panel opened a cheating scandal inquiry. Births note William Paley, 76. Thought for today Garibaldi's line about a ready hand.
A Washington opinion piece portrays Nicaragua's Anastasio Somoza as a Latin Idi Amin, detailing his wealth, control of industries, brutal rule, lavish birthday celebrations, and rumored affairs. It notes U.S. officials’ suspicions and Somoza’s public displays of power and excess amid a background of repression.
Internal HUD files show the department did little to enforce the 1974 Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. Critics say staff cuts and energy concerns delayed reform while lenders profit from inflated title fees. HUD defends staffing but acknowledges many criticisms. The report urges transferring energy tasks and expanding real estate staff to curb excessive costs for home buyers.
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