11 Aug 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1972
Page
1
Police officers in the city pursue college education with the help of federal loans. About 40 officers in the area receive loans, many heading to South Plains for further studies while law enforcement agencies note the program does not require repayment.
Dallas report notes a call for action by pilots urging a structured three point plan to improve operations. The piece stresses cooperation with crews to enhance safety and efficiency amid tense labor and industry issues.
Fragmented OCR reports higher passenger totals at Lubbock Regional Airport with related notes on security and sanctuary issues. The document mentions a wave of kidnappings feared by authorities and references interagency agreements affecting profit and enforcement.
Officials plan to offset subsidies to preserve city transit service amid opposition from the transit company. Ernest Pre- and local leaders express determination to maintain operations, citing council goals and sustained public access.
A reader offers a devotional plea for joy and restoration through prayer in Jesus name. The message emphasizes faith, blessing, and spiritual nourishment.
In a flood ravaged area residents recall damage as houses were torn from foundations and floated along streets. Water reached about twenty two feet in places while remaining homes and belongings suffered heavy harm.
Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird released a 193 page study defending defense spending. He warned against a 30 billion dollar slash and called McGovern’s rhetoric abusive as the campaign shapes up. GOP figures accuse McGovern of distorting Nixon, while labor and women’s caucus voices press for balanced representation at the 1976 convention.
Fragmentary notes show McGovern baptism referenced in a church poll discussion. The Rev. Se Groh of Mundelein Memorial Church says records exist in brief form but not complete.
WILLARD PAINE elected president of the newly chartered Bank of the West at an organizational meeting in the South Plains Mall. Eight directors were chosen including Sen. H. J. Blanchard and Alfred O. Costanzo. The bank plans to open within 90 to 120 days. Paine moved to Lubbock in 1968 from Monahans where he led First State Bank.
The Senate approved a biennial national election day holiday by a 52 to 33 vote as an amendment to bicentennial financing legislation. The measure, added by Sen. Hubert Humphrey, moves to conference with the House for final action.
The House rejected by 228 to 178 a mandate to pull U S forces from Indochina by October 1 in exchange for prisoner release and a cease fire. The vote removed the pullout provision from a foreign aid bill while President Nixon faced criticism over potential war bargaining constraints.
U SDA forecast Soviet purchases of 250 to 400 million bushels of U S wheat this year and a free enterprise shift for farmers. Nebraska Wyoming Wheat Growers Robert Becker says the sale could spur farming freedom and reduce subsidies while broker Lee Stern notes higher domestic prices may follow. Kansas Wheat Commission head A Rex Cozad cites eased export rules enabling China sales.
Scattered thunderstorms swept across the state for a second day, spawning at least four tornadoes and killer lightning. The National Weather Service warned of continued unsettled conditions with heavy rainfall measured up to four inches in parts of West Texas, including near Jayon and Gerard.
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