01 Aug 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1972
Page
1
The board entry notes an across the board 2 percent adjustment not initially considered by Smith. It enables several thousand motorists to qualify for discounts up to 20 percent, with further details on Page 10.
Witnesses identified Bremer as the shooter in the Wallace incident, with Lipsitz stating he was present at the scene during the opening day coverage on Page 10.
FBI says a Delta jet carrying 87 passengers was hijacked and the aircraft released in Miami after ransom was delivered to the hijackers. Boston agents reported Algerian suspects among the group, while authorities debated landing and landing permissions.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a debate over who should handle site selection for road construction and fee increases. Mentions highway commission, towns, and pages in a rural news layout.
The case brings two additional indictments including a second embezzlement count with one more Scots Rite matter pending. The seven day trial ended at 2 30 pm after jurors deliberated about three and a half hours on McKee's punishment.
Journal staff report Susie Moore says it doesn’t matter who beats her as she competes under new national rules. The article notes changes last year to allow more inclusive competition for girls and describes Moore’s mindset and goals in the season.
Walter Eliott 32 killed two during a failed escape at Norfolk Prison Colony using handguns smuggled in by his wife Katherine. He and Katherine were found dead in a dormitory cell block. guard James Souza and instructor Alfred Baranowski died, while guard David Mackie was wounded. Eliott and his wife remained in critical condition. The incident prompted criticism of corrections commissioner John Boone amid claims of permissiveness.
Boris Spassky in Reykjavik resumes the world chess championship match with Spassky still nursing a head cold. He trails Fischer by three points after eight games and sought postponement of the ninth game.
Fragmentary AP text reports a landslide or slide incident resulting in eleven deaths with one rescuer injured and hospitalized. Names, location, and exact circumstances are unclear due to damaged text.
Democratic nominee George McGovern announced Eagleton’s withdrawal citing controversy over psychiatric treatment. He has not yet chosen a successor and will seek a rapid, careful recommendation to the Democratic National Committee to fill the vacancy.
Strong storms produce hurricane force winds and large hail from San Antonio to New Braunfels and Kingsbury. No injuries reported. Temperatures top 100 in multiple cities including Wink 108, El Paso 104, Midland 101. Isolated storms expected to continue with heat lingering over the South and Southwest.
A 16 year old Odessa girl Brenda J. Eckert died after being thrown from a one car rollover three miles north of Ropesville on U.S. 62 Monday afternoon. Companion Nannet Sissel 17 of Odessa was listed in fair condition at St Marys Hospital in Lubbock.
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