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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1973
Page
6
In the Mekong Delta near key supply points a sharp clash occurred between South Vietnamese government forces and Viet Cong units. Reports indicate the blockade surrounding Phnom Penh remains tight as combatants engage along the supply corridors.
A river convoy carrying fuel and rice to Phnom Penh faced three ambushes as it crossed the Mekong from Cambodia’s border. One crewman was killed and three wounded. Cambodian forces retook a position on Highway 1 near Siem Reap. Other clashes occurred near Limtlee and along the central coast as Viet Cong and Vietnamese troops pressed the conflict.
Sources say President Nixon may not have known of the Watergate raid until after it occurred but was aware of an espionage operation within the Committee for the Reelection of the President. James McCord testified of possible presidential clemency if he revealed no higher-ups. Other notes discuss Petersen’s inquiry role, Liddy’s legal issues, and a secret cash fund tied to political spying efforts with ongoing press pressure.
Leon Fleming profiles a generation of composers redefining concert band music with fresh works and modern energy, moving beyond traditional Sousa era roots. The piece highlights evolving repertoire and the band’s role in showcasing innovative compositions.
The labor official voices concern that the nation is moving toward a more socialist state with increasing federal control. He cites wage and price restrictions as likely to affect all sectors and says Congress should resist the president next session while noting shifts toward moderates in labor ranks.
House members resume work on the $9.7 billion general appropriation bill after a four day Easter recess. Gammage expects quicker Senate approval to clear the path for the governor’s signature before May 28. Some fear delays could jeopardize timing.
Worcester County Maryland state attorney John L. Sanford Jr. says the high court action forces another grand jury session to question journalist Lightman over a marijuana story. Lightman, 23, faced possible jail if he refused. he had identified no shopkeeper or shop when called before the grand jury. The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled reporters' shield did not apply since Lightman was the source.
Merced California AP report on John P. Bunyard a 27 year old truck driver accused in a spree of kidnapping rape and murders across California. Police say Bunyard was wounded in a shootout and chained to a hospital bed in Merced while awaiting formal charges from multiple jurisdictions. Authorities linked him to the Nob Hill rapes in San Francisco and noted federal kidnapping complaints being prepared.
Justice of the Peace Charles F. Smith set bonds of 51,000 each on five men arrested over the weekend for illegal possession of marijuana. They are Leonard F. Lowary Jr., 19, Corpus Christi. Jimmy Lee Brewer, 20, Dallas. Alex Washington Jr., 23, Slaton. Ricky H. Hulett, 20, 2516 60th Street. and Charles E. Wilson Jr., 34, Frankfort, Ky. Hulett was free on bond late Monday. Burglary charges were filed Monday against Roosevelt Kinney Jr., 19, 3319 E. 14th St.
State District Judge Hollis Garmon sequestered the jury for the remainder of Danny Sherman McCrary murder trial due to heavy publicity. A statement linking McCrary to the Covey murder was admitted into evidence with profanity removed. Photographs of former suspects were also allowed as court evidence amid defense motions.
A car truck collision on Interstate 20 northeast of Abilene at about 3 pm Monday killed three members of an East Texas family and left a fourth in critical condition. Victims were Emmitt and Cora Moore both 55 and daughter Sandra 25 of Detroit Texas. Grandson Ricky Dale Moore 2 was in critical condition. The Moores were en route to a funeral in Post behind another car driven by their son Gary when an eastbound tractor-trailer driven by George D. Wright of Brownwood left control on wet pavement and struck the Moore vehicle.
A series of storms moved through North and West Texas causing damage from a tornado near Shamrock to heavy hail and wind across Midland Odessa and Abilene areas. Several counties faced warnings as rain totals rose and temperatures hovered in the 70s.
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