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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1973

Page

9

Cloud Seeding Refered To State Board By Local Delegation

Gov. Briscoe directs the matter to the Texas Water Development Board after a Littlefield area delegation urged review of hail suppression permits. Farmers claim rainfall loss due to seeding outside the target area while supporters deny outside activity. The TWDB will hear the case at its Aug. 28 meeting.

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Magruder Admits Guilt In Scandal

Magruder testifies before the Senate Watergate Committee admitting involvement in concealing and hindering the investigation. He describes meetings about campaign funds linked to Watergate mastermind G Gordon Liddy and references proposed payoffs and removal of pushing pliers. He served as presidential assistant and later left the Commerce Department after media links to the scandal.

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Mae West 31 Today in Los Angeles

Mae West at 31 today celebrated for her rise from vaudeville to film stardom. The article notes her early breakthrough in Myra Breckinridge and The Heat's On, with mentions of a youthful allure and mounting fame.

Angeles Mar West Ser Auboners Otlenes Kise Arene Myra Breckinvid

World War II Bombers, Copters Battle Northwest Fires

Wild forest fires in the northwestern United States rage across the Idaho and Oregon border area and in Washington state. Helicopters bucket water and World War I bombers drop chemicals as crews from multiple states fight to contain the blaze while thousands of acres burn and firefighters race to control the largest forest fire.

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Governor King Goes For Blood Defendants Win In Injury Case

A jury in the 187th District Court on Thursday ruled in favor of the defendants in a 1967 injury case. The plaintiff sought 1233.50 dollars but the panel found no negligence by either party, voiding any damages. The suit, brought by Glenn W. Kennedy and others against Ruby Ehrhar and Athens, arose after a boy injured his arm leaping a ditch at the defendants home, with Judge Robert C. Wright presiding.

Reese UNC Graduate Programs Enroll Students Thursday

Counselors from the University of Northern Colorado will visit Reese Air Force Base to enroll students in graduate courses offered by UNC. Programs include a master in business with four quarter hours of graduate credit in a five weekend seminar, plus a marketing management course starting September. Psychology prepares for a masters in psychology with guidance and counseling emphasis. Admission requires liberal entrance standards, no GPA or GRE. Appointments via Reese Education Office or Bill Traton.

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Search For Bodies Renewed In Texas Gulf Coast Murder Case

Galveston County sheriff said he will renew efforts to find more victims of a mass murderer on the Texas Gulf Coast. Six bodies were found near High Island and 21 more were found in mass graves in Houston area locations. Two teenage boys led officers to gravesites as the suspect Dewey Corll awaits trial. Authorities plan a shallow-sand search beginning Friday despite skepticism from Houston detectives.

Houston Galveston County Texas Gulf Coast Kline High Island Sam Rayiam Lake Fist Texas Annston Galveston Danny James Dewy Cort Wilmer Wayne Henley David Owen Brooks Corll Henley Corli Aecaliber Ghean Harris County Teney Charles Owen Meldor Gwilly Domich Wiliam Avda Tenlov Owieder Brooks

Nixon Defends Silence Amid Watergate Hearings

Senate hearings focus on seven senators and a described attempt to implicate the President. Nixon repeats denials of involvement in the Watergate break in and cover up and defends withholding tape recordings from sworn Senate testimony as hearings seek national understanding.

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Levelland Lions Seek 1974 Club Sweetheart

Levelland Evening Lions at Levelland High School and South Plains College invite residents to apply for the 1974 club sweetheart post. Applicants must attend all club functions, be able to travel, and represent the club at the district Lions Queen Pageant in Lubbock. Karen Ward, last year’s sweetheart, recently returned from Brazil.

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Bridge Vigil Aims To Curb Deaths On Golden Span

Officials report seven lives saved on the Golden Bridge after launch of safety patrols and cameras. They say the tolling memorializes deaths from suicide and emphasizes prevention while inviting public support for living-safety measures.

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Gas Price Freeze Extended Amid Regulation Debates

Washington reports extend the gasoline and No 2 diesel price freeze through Sept 1 as the Cost of Living Council weighs final Phase IV oil industry rules. Retailers must post price ceilings and octane ratings while a federal suit challenges the plan. Regulators promise limited time for implementation.

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Weekend Weather Bends Toward Warm, Dry Skies

Dry, warm weekend forecast with light shower today. temperatures near mid 90s expected Friday and Saturday. South Plains warns of an interference weather system with winds up to 72 mph. Iowa tornado reported near Albert City. Rain totals include 1.56 inches at New Bern North Carolina and receding rainfall at Daytona Beach Florida.

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Eight Arrested In Drug Raid In Lubbock

City detectives and patrolmen conducted a raid in the 2800 block of Ast Street after days of surveillance. Eight people were arrested for possession of narcotics and a small quantity of marijuana was confiscated.

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Voice of Popeye Dies at 74

Harry Foster Welch, longtime voice of Popeye and villain Bluto, died at 74 after a month of illness. He brought Popeye to life for nearly four decades, occasionally appearing in character during retirement. Welch also voiced Olive Oyl and other Popeye regulars, shaping midcentury cartoon culture.

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Hepatitis Upsurge Confined To Reese Base Area

The report warns of an infectious hepatitis uptick at Reese Air Force Base involving missteps in hygiene. Base medical officials urge thorough hand and utensil washing and avoiding contact with ill individuals to minimize spread.

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