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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1973
Page
2
The April 18 1973 morning issue from Lubbock Texas includes staff bylines and editorial notes with named editors and advertisers. It presents the standard paper layout for a regional publication and lists the morning date.
A Sunday morning tornado struck Plainview, Hale County, injuring and damaging homes and businesses. The editorial urges improved warning systems and spotter networks to provide timely shelter guidance, recalling the 1970 Lubbock tornado and stressing preparedness for the spring and summer threat.
Advocates in West Central New Mexico argue time favors importing surplus Mississippi River water despite a federal study deeming it economically unfeasible. They push water conservation and may consider weather modification, stressing the region’s farming—beef, pork, cotton, corn, sorghum, wheat, soybeans and vegetables—will demand imported irrigation water as national needs grow.
John M. Denman a longtime banker who began as a 1000 a year cashier at Lubbock State Bank 56 years ago was honored upon retirement in 1971. He shaped farm and commercial loans across Texas and Florida and held prominence in CNB now Texas Commerce Bank before a graveside service at First Baptist Ford Memorial Chapel.
Diane Bryan, 12, a Murteementary School sixth grader from Lubbock, will represent the region in Washington after winning the regional finals. The local paper notes past champion Robin Kral and praises Diane’s effort, coaches, and supporters who helped County and school bees.
A column argues against trimming the president’s pay citing constitutional risk and political fallout. It notes Nixon’s finances and perks, compares royal and presidential expenses, and suggests a salary cut would prompt broader demands and unrest in government.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report that first year Liberal Democratic Diet members quietly discuss long range bombers as a defensive deterrent. The trend signals a rising nationalist self confidence in Japan's youth while fearing Western encirclement and a shift away from junior partnership with Washington.
Americans chase luxury purchases amid high inflation while savings dip and debt grows. The piece notes consumer confidence, rising wages, and a tax refunds windfall, then shifts to Japan where LDP lawmakers debate military and economic power, with Kondo urging first class missiles and autos and Ohira warning against overreaction to the currency crisis.
The Communists proposed a timetable for Monday's exchange of disabled Korean War prisoners while Allied forces called it reasonable. In Washington the United States warned of speeding rearmament if Russia does not respond promptly to President Eisenhower's world peace proposals. Governor Shivers renewed his no new tax stance urging the legislature to defer further spending until the gas tax suit is settled.
The Atlanta Constitution notes a church board debate over a pastor salary while a joke recalls a father gifting a chemistry set and fearing his son’s reaction, with the son threatening to escalate if touched.
Observers note Plainview and Lubbock tornadoes highlight risks from late night storms. Readers urged to plan ahead, seek basement shelter, and stop attempting to outrun funnels. The piece references local caution and warning system improvements.
A collection of witty vignettes and trivia from L M Boyd includes jokes about moustaches elephants and Roman arbiter wine etiquette with a note that readers can mail responses to Boyd at Fort Worth Texas. The column touches on weddings mothers and tropical getaways while listing a Fort Worth address.
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