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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1973
Page
6
Fragmentary text reports a police interview about a bizarre murder scheme linked to President Nixon signing a farm bill. It mentions planned actions, food price concerns, and agriculture secretary statements on grain and soybean harvest prospects, with unclear continuation on the page.
The Watergate committee seeks court action to compel President Nixon to turn over tapes and documents, arguing urgency due to executive-branch conflict and pending Justice Department proceedings. Judge Sirica to oversee the motion as a rapid decision is sought on access and timing.
A youth darted across the street and was struck by a car. Police said the vehicle’s right front area hit the youth causing head and neck injuries and cuts. Investigators found a melted ice cream cone under the car, the youth’s treat at the time of the crash.
The report notes drought limits on sisal field development and warns farmers cannot expect relief in the twine industry next year. It recommends alternative preservation methods while existing wire supplies are redistributed to areas with critical shortages.
The Avalanches Journal reports a consumer warning about ongoing shortages including beef gasoline and baking wire. Coors beer has been out of stock in Lubbock since late last week due to a Golden brewery production lull. Relief is expected as fresh supplies arrive in stores today.
Council members debate utility board changes to LP and L P and L proposals. Key issues include board control of the director, budget routing, bond authority, and a seven percent contribution to the city fund. Some call for keeping existing ordinances. others warn against removing stockholder influence and charter rigidity.
The actress discusses the state of moviemaking and audiences preferring action over spectatorship. She recalls a date with Henry Kissinger arranged via a Universal Pictures executive and reflects on Playboy layouts and portrayals of women on TV.
After a stormy night in the Amarillo area several funnel clouds and hail were reported with a tornado sighting near Port Arthur but no damage. Southeast Texas saw thunderstorms and heavy rain while Lubbock reached the high 80s. Rain totals varied across West Texas and eastern New Mexico with multiple towns logging measurable amounts.
Witnesses said a tunnel explosion followed operations to extinguish a small fire near loading areas at a grain storage plant. Fire Captain Joe Wall described the blast as massive with concrete blocks thrown. One worker Asparza was among the injured. Funeral arrangements were noted for the victim. An earlier incident at the plant killed Jack Pool by grain suffocation.
Albuquerque searchers using radio monitors and directional finders scoured the Manzano Mountains southeast of Albuquerque for a boy trapped after a crash. A specially equipped Army plane tracked transmissions that led to pine covered hills as a white pickup on its side was reported with the father injured.
A 12 000 ton granite pillar tumbled toward Nantua France but stopped 50 yards from a home. The 135 foot rock had perched above the town for a century. Evacuated residents returned at dawn after authorities canceled blasting plans.
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