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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1971
Page
6
A legislative summary notes Tech expressed strong interest in acquiring the property and A&M voiced no opposition to the bill. The official recalls that the property would be used for agricultural research, and he voted for the measure amid questions about the transfer price.
State banking chief blamed a federal suit for derailing a probe into Sharpstown bank loans to public officials. Lawmakers pressed for witnesses, while Texas Tech prepares an annex in Junction with a $25,000 director and a $9,300 superintendent, framing it as a working educational center for the Hill Country.
In Texas Connally defies a Cost of Living Council ruling and orders state officials to grant scheduled pay raises for teachers and workers. The United States and allies grapple with Nixon s 10 percent duty surcharge on imports and the dollar's stance after a gold link severed. The Pentagon overrules Connally on military pay during Nixon s 90 day wage freeze, while Treasury clarifies promotions gains but not other raises. The dispute highlights Cabinet friction as Canada seeks an exemption.
Connally comments on a U S trade deficit and the 90 day wage price freeze, arguing the position is not as strong as it might be. He says the bargaining position has softened and that they want a chance to work.
Wage Connally echoed a Hodgson criticism that reportedly angered Meany who said Hodgson was out of step with the rank and file.
An unclear passage cites AFL-CIO labor leaders criticizing a price freeze policy linked to the Office of Management and Budget and Director George Shultz. The remarks describe tensions between White House emissaries and labor leaders, noting a meeting described as courteous despite alleged untoward comments from Nixon aides.
Two strong tremors shook Valparaiso on Thursday causing alarm but little damage or injuries. The port city had been among the hardest hit earlier in July by a major quake that killed 82 people and caused over 200 million dollars in damage in Chile's north central region.
Gov. Smith Delles defies federal wage-price order by arguing Texas laws remain supreme as he unveils a pro raises stance. He says teacher and state employee raises proceed if contracts began before last Sunday, while Nixon council complicates pay policies. The conflict touches a $40 million annual cost for teacher raises and the Governor’s pay increase to $58,500.
Washington report says the Defense Department canceled most length of service military pay raises during Nixon’s 90 day wage freeze after COSMIC price council talks. Treasury Secretary Connally warned the military would not get a raise, and the Pentagon had erred in claiming exemption. Longevity pay, auto increases based on service and rank, totals about $12 million for the period.
Benny Jones of Bovina was named Bull Town Days Queen during the annual celebration. She is a West Texas State University sophomore and was sponsored by Palmer County Cattle Co. Christi Trimble was runnerup among five entrants. Roy Stowers won the beard growing contest and topped the men’s division in cow calling, with Mrs. Mable Ellison winning the women’s division.
President Nixon addresses Dallas veterans from Grand Teton views on strength and peace, urging a wartime footing to deter conflict. He outlines a new economic plan including wage-price freeze and dollar devaluation aims to spark 20 million jobs in the coming years, emphasizing America’s liberty and opportunity as guiding ideals.
Eight years into a series of unsolved disappearances and murders of young women in West Texas, investigators pursue a Dallas computer based analysis to seek a common denominator. Odessa and Ector County officials, led by Sheriff Clarence Jones, hope a psychological profile will guide new leads as they review cases from 1963 to 1969, including Clea Donna Hartsfield and others found in Pecos and near Kermit.
In Santa Cruz, Bolivian troops and civilians clash as a noncommissioned officer is killed and protests erupt against President Juan Jose Torres. Police deploy tear gas to disperse about 1,000 demonstrators while rebels seize radio stations and call for a nationalist front to block a claimed coup. In La Paz, students and workers rally for the leftist government amid accusations of rightist plots.
Meany calls for Congress to overturn Nixon wage price controls amid White House labor talks. AFL-CIO unions totaling 13.6 million back Meany against the freeze while United Auto Workers and Longshoremen oppose labor disruption and back resistance. Teamsters support Nixon but seek equity, praising the action.
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