05 Aug 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1972
Page
1
A fragmented clipping reports on farm prices and the rising cost of food with sparse figures and unclear references. The readable text hints at price stress for farmers and households, mentioning market pressure and potential policy responses without concrete data.
A city resident wins a local lottery jackpot after purchasing a single ticket. The winner has not yet claimed the prize but is identified by local authorities as a resident of the city. Officials note the prize amount and the odds of the win.
Fragments report up to 2 inches of rain and multiple funnel clouds around Lubbock and Olton with no damage. Lubbock rainfall totals ranged from .20 to .42 inches. Highs reached 83 with low 68 overnight and a 30 percent rain chance today diminishing tonight. Met officials call the funnels freakish and note two north of Lubbock.
An A J Extra preview teases next week's forecast covering the South Plains and national outlook. The almanac promises insights across regions and times, inviting readers to note upcoming predictions.
Dean said his attractive brunette wife Marilyn became suspicious and refused the pair admittance, triggering extortion. The two kidnappers, who demanded $50,000, fled after threatening violence.
A source close to Edmund Muskie says he is inclined to accept the Democratic vice presidential nomination offered by George McGovern. Muskie and his wife discussed the option, with final decision expected by Friday morning. Muskie met McGovern Thursday night. no final public confirmation given.
Willard Paine announces his resignation as chair of Citizens National Bank of Lubbock. He and his family will remain in the area and he plans to reveal future plans in about a week. The resignation follows a series of leadership shifts linked to CNB’s merger talks with Texas Commerce Bancshares and leadership changes including Dorsey Hopwood and C. B. Carter.
A terse and garbled report from Athens notes Greeks received prison terms amid a contentious case. Details are unreadable, with lines suggesting dates or names missing and the outcome not fully clear.
Arthur Bremer was found guilty of attempted assassination of Alabama Governor George Wallace in Upper Marlboro Maryland. He received a total of 63 years in prison with consecutive sentences for assault with intent to murder using a .38 revolver and related charges.
NASA reports ERTS 1 earth resources satellite displayed an unexpected power fluctuation on Thursday and its power related experiments were shut down temporarily. Technicians at Goddard Space Flight Center began system checks and aim to resume photography experiments soon.
A blaze at the northwest corner of 13th Street and Avenue F damaged DeLeon's Garage Linda's Cafe and Lavato Used Clothing Store as eight Lubbock Fire Department units fought flames. An elderly woman Petra Salazar of 1214 Ave F collapsed from smoke and was taken to St Mary of the Plains Hospital. her injuries were not considered serious. The Rose Hotel nearby faced danger as crowds gathered and smoke blanketed downtown See CITY FIRE Page 16
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