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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1973
Page
5
Lawyers contest the courts authority as the Watergate committee seeks subpoenas for tape recordings and documents. The White House argues executive privilege shields presidential papers and that disclosure could harm public interests and national security.
The Watergate era probe into political corruption widens beyond Maryland to include Vice President Spiro Agnew's associates. Beall notified Agnew of a criminal investigation while Justice Department and IRS officials review bribery extortion and tax evasion links tied to private contractors and Maryland officials.
Hermine Braunsteiner Ryan, a former Ravensbrück and Majdanek guard, arrives in Germany in protective custody to face war crimes charges. A naturalized U S citizen since 1963 she could face life imprisonment in West Germany and death in Poland. An extradition warrant was signed by Secretary of State William Rogers last month after court denial of a stay.
The Colorado firm CFI reports exhausted warehouse supplies of baling wire and vows to meet demand. Yates, its public relations director, cites seasonal production limits, severe prior winter shortages, increased hay demand, and foreign competition as key factors. He notes price controls under Nixon era policies affected steel mill output and retail pricing dynamics.
Extension experts note favorable rains in July and dry May June aided cotton growth. They caution about irrigation timing and foresee a record harvest with higher planted area and yield, while projected production nears 625 million dollars in value and 16 million acres booked.
A hail packed storm roared through the Lubbock area Tuesday night, dumping small rain totals and spawning lightning near Wolfforth. Wind reached 44 mph as the Emergency Operations Center activated and radar upgrades began delaying new equipment arrival until next week. Levelland saw 0.30 inch rainfall in 10 minutes amid thunder while Posey reported a possible funnel. Forecasters extended chances of rain through dawn with mid 90s temperatures forecast for the region.
Government forecasts point to higher prices for hogs dairy products and wool while a new Phase IV relaxes rules allowing most firms to raise prices immediately to reflect rising costs. Large firms face a 30 day advance notice and a Sept. 12 timetable. food and clothing sectors see quicker moves under the plan.
A historical recap marks Tech’s 50th anniversary with remarks by Br Grover and Murray, recalling Texas Gov Pat Neff and the 1925 corner stone ceremony for the Administration building. The piece notes the West Texas A&M College origins and the long struggle culminating in state support and growth.
The Urban Renewal Board delays a $30,000 Memorial Center study amid questions of whether the money will yield needed relief in the NDP area. LP&L delays in Memorial Center utility relocations prompt calls for spokesman appearance. bids for demolitions and land parcels are approved while a drive in restaurant plan may trigger zoning and plan changes.
The district adopts a 28.5 million dollar budget for the coming year with 21.3 million in personnel costs, maintaining a 180 dollar tax rate per 1000 assessed value. Federal funds add 1.3 million, with over 1 million in increased tax revenue expected from growth, and 1.6 million reserved. Staff changes include Farley replacing Honey as director of special projects, Sims as Title 1 coordinator, Overby as Bayless principal, and Johnson moving to cafeterias director.
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