25 Aug 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1972
Page
1
The article profiles Jesse Flores and his family as they enroll at Texas Tech. It notes Flores is the oldest of eight children and previously completed Lubock COE Industrialization Center courses. He passed a General Equivalency Diploma test and a college entrance exam designed for mature students.
Storms struck the Texas Panhandle and Rockies with tornado watches in Lipscomb to Childress counties. Two tornadoes were confirmed by authorities near Childress and Wellington. light rainfall reported elsewhere. A tornado warning was issued for King County as heavy snow fell in the Rockies and floods threatened rivers in Oklahoma and nearby regions.
A Gallup Poll indicates that three Americans favor leaving the abortion decision to a woman and her doctor. The fragment references a page and section in the newspaper, suggesting a reader note on public opinion and policy.
Police report a man in Buckeye Arizona allegedly attempted self harm in a bizarre claim of a crucifixion plot. He reportedly had himself nailed and told two women he was at risk, with emergency staff treating him at Maricopa County Hospital after the incident.
Lubbock city council unanimously approves a 50 percent fare increase for local transit with basic rates rising from 30 to 45 cents and transfers from five to ten cents by October if second reading passes. Student rates will be lower. The move aims to sustain bus service amid subsidy concerns and revenue uncertainty.
A reader drafts a brief prayer asking for God's grace to speak boldly as guided by Him. The plea emphasizes keeping hearts open to divine guidance and listening for truth, ending with an Amen.
Police investigate the brutal death of 25 year old Marine Corps sergeant Ronald Matthiew Thaisen whose bound body was found in a zippered sleeping bag inside a parked van along Interstate 40 in Albuquerque. Authorities seek time of death and motive while noting two back head wounds and stabbing marks.
President Nixon launched his re election drive with sharp attacks on Sen George McGoverns defense cuts and a call for immediate congressional limits on forced school busing. He spoke at the American Legion convention in Chicago amid cheering support after accepting the Republican nomination.
A new marine storm neutercane warning is issued by the National Hurricane Center with neutercane Bravo at 40 mph 675 miles northeast of Bermuda. Joe Pellissier notes no land threat. Nixon visits Utica to push a busing moratorium and national desegregation standards amid protests and a pending appeals ruling.
The Agriculture Department reports beef and pork led rising costs with a market basket up 1.8 percent in July. Retail beef averaged over $1.17 per pound in June, while wholesale beef declined late summer. Officials say consumer prices may ease as cattle and wholesale beef prices fall, but middlemen keep widening spreads.
Vice presidential hopefuls exchanged barbs debated and outlined plans as the campaign began with January schedule. GOP Convention aftermath sees tired activists return home claiming a partial victory. War reports show Allied forces mounting counterthrust in Europe.
George McGovern secured the American Federation of Teachers endorsement in St Paul after a campaign swing aimed at uniting Democrats. The 300,000-member union geared up to contribute about 250 000 to his bid while veterans greeted him with cold reception in Minneapolis as Humphrey urged support from teachers and donors.
Gov Preston Smith cites Attorney General Crawford Martin opinion that governors cannot transfer funds between agencies as a threat to executive power. He warns a special legislative session may be needed to restore constitutional budgetary control and notes past interagency transfers kept critical services running amid emergencies. He recounts about 200 transfers during his 1969 term to fund law enforcement welfare disaster relief and health programs.
Senior U S Air Force officials outline possible options to pressure North Vietnam including mass use of B 52 bombers across Hanoi and Hai Phong. The plan would widen bombing areas and risk civilian casualties while pursuing a settlement and the release of prisoners of war.
Partly reloady forecast for Lubbock and vicinity calls for cooler weather with a chance of showers. Highs in the middle 80s and lows in the 60s. Northeasterly winds expected to be gusty today.
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