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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1972

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Nixon vetos health education and welfare bill

The House upheld the veto on a Labor Department money bill by a 203 to 171 vote, short of the required margin. Nixon called the measure reckless spending $1.8 billion over his request, while supporters argued it funded key programs. Senate action was rendered moot as the House sustained the veto and continued funding at current levels pending a new bill.

Bristians Labor Land Health, Education and ‘Welfare Department House Nixon Carl’ Albert Sell Hale ‘Boggs Congress Senate House Appropriations Committee George H. Mahon D-Tex Mahon Subcommittee Daniel J. Flood D- Pa Ams

Snyder residents discuss business damage at city hall

Local Snyder residents meet at city hall to discuss economic effects from recent damages. Community officials, SBA representatives, and residents plan follow up actions and support measures. The notice appears in the paper's page 1 column B.

SBA Snyder City Hall

Aircraft strafing leaves casualties and damage at international airport

Unofficial reports state at least several civilians were killed and others wounded as a Boeing 727 was strafed during a strike near the capital's airport. Officials confirmed heavy damage to the aircraft but reported no injuries among those aboard. Foreign Ministry statements followed.

Caplt Ioance Witesses Foreign Ministry

Libyan Report Claims Moroccan King Hassan Coup Attempt

A Beirut broadcast quotes Libyans asserting the throne will fall amid a coup attempt involving King Hassan II of Morocco. U S. and French sources note rebel activity near Rabat and possible base changes at Keneitra as the king and his entourage return from France.

Beirut UPD Libya Hassan Morocco Uae Logon Tored Broadcas the Teton The Paris Keneitra Rabat U.S Robert Behrens S Ja Navy France Barcelona Gregorio Lopez Foreign ‘Ministry Tetouan

Museum Plains Story To Be Told In New Hall

A new Heritage Hall at Texas Tech Museum on the South Plains will trace the region from prehistoric strata to the 20th century. The exhibit connects the land, its earlier peoples, buffalo hunters, traders, and pioneer paths through staged scenes and dioramas.

Texas’ Tech South Plains George Stinson 58Th St Kkk Plains New Hall Gerry Burton Avalanche-Journal Blatt Pioneer Hall Museum Texas Tech Heritage Hall Anans Ranald Slidell Mackenzie Ana Heritage

Cotton meet updates urge on fibers at Municipal Auditorium

Four regional cotton cooperatives posted a combined net loss of 64289 dollars for 1971 72 with all financial statements presented to stockholders at the joint annual meeting held Wednesday in the Municipal Auditorium.

Duane Howell Avalanche-Journal Municipal Auditorium

Co-ops See Record Earnings and Food Service Packaged Plans

A textile industry spokesman urged an all day meeting to offer a full package of foods and services to win business. William E. Reid of Riegel Textile Corp urged updated offerings while Dolph Briscoe highlighted water resources planning and outside sourcing for the High Plains. A luncheon at Jones Stadium drew over 1,200 attendees.

Mills Ckage William E. Reid Riegel Textile Corp New York Dolph

Carnation Store Robbery Near Public Safety HQ

A masked bandit hid in a janitor’s room and robbed the Carnation Restaurant at 4110 Ave Q of $445 just after midnight. He forced Eddie Scoggins and four others into the restroom and warned the first to finish counting would be killed. Police described the suspect as about 150 pounds wearing a black jacket and purple and black shoes.

Bandit Ave. Q Eddie ‘Scoggins E. Broadway Scoggins Department of Public S Safety

Boy 11 Killed as Police Fire at Stolen Car Chase

In Staten Island a police shooting ends the life of Ricky Baden age 11 who fled a stolen car with three teens hurt. Police say the death was unintentional as a patrolman fired at the vehicle’s driver. residents accuse police of deliberate aim. A grand jury will review the case.

United New , York Ricky Baden Staten Island Badden Bastard Cry Wa Mead Francis Otto- Jano

U S Flyers Reported Missing After Raids

United Press International reports eighty two fliers are missing in their planes after raids with scarce details.

UPI Fiiers

Fire damages Texas Tech dorm room in Coleman Hall

A second floor room in Coleman Hall at Texas Tech burned at about 2 55 p m Wednesday heavily damaging the room and leaving wet smoke filled corridors. Most residents were away for sorority rush and no injuries were reported. Damage to the structure estimated at 3000 to 4000 dollars with contents in Room 205 over 1000 dollars. The fire likely started in a mattress possibly from a cigarette.

Coleman Hall Texas Tech Clifford Yoder Barbara Hoover Houston Dorothy Grayson Dallas Lubbock Firmen Yoder

Texas Tech season labeled make or break for gridiron and finances

Fortunes of Texas Tech football and related finances are described as make or break in a preview. A series of columns is set to appear on Page 1, Section G, by Raider and Pettil, urging readers to read the detailed analysis.

Texas Tech Buale Pettil

McGovern says Salinger failed to win Paris prisoner releases

Senator George McGovern disclosed he sent Pierre Salinger to Paris to ask North Vietnamese negotiators about freeing prisoners. Salinger met July 18 and Aug 9 but found no willingness to release prisoners. McGovern said he would pursue any means to secure their release as Nixon conducts private talks. He also pledged to farmers a higher price support if elected.

Associated Press Springfield Ill George McGovern Pierre Salinger Paris Hanoi Vietnam Salinger John F. Kennedy New York McGovern Nixon Lyndon B. Johnson McGo Salsinger

Kissinger Begins War Peace Review in Saigon

Kissinger arrives in Saigon to lead a comprehensive review of war and peace talks ahead of a Nixon briefing. He meets Ambassador Bunker and plans discussions with Thieu, as Le Duc Tho travels from Paris to Hanoi amid peace move speculation. McGovern comments on Salinger talks surface, deny coordination, and a subsequent POW inquiry report is issued.

Associated Pres Saigon Henry A. Kissinger Nixon Zurich Switzerland Tan Son Nhut U.S Ellsworth Bunker

Prayer for a clean heart to love others

A reader offers a prayer asking God to create in us a clean heart so we may love others as He has loved us. Amen.

Insurance Reform Hint From Blanchard On Third Session

State Senator H J Blanchard told Lubbock Rotary Club there will likely be a third legislative session this year to tackle insurance reforms He cited many bills and lobbyist activity noting insurers are active in Dallas and Houston and spend heavily with legislators He defended last session’s no new taxes 1972 budget and discussed the failed veto of funding for a South Plains College branch in Lubbock See INSURANCE Page 14

Eugene Smith Avalanche Journal H. J Blanchard Lubbock Rotary Club Dallas Houston Civic Club South Plains College Preston Preston Smith

Weather Map Page Forecast For Lubbock Area Today And Friday

Slight chances of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms today and Friday. High near 85 degrees, low around 60. Skies partly cloudy with south winds 5 to 15 mph. Max 8 Min 61. Regional notes include city forecasts and temperatures for nearby locales.

Lubbock Budrnight El’Paso Amari Houston Daltes Beaver Wo Falls

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