29 Aug 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1972
Page
1
A damaged report describes a deadly crash scene 10 miles southwest of Bakersfield as Smith his wife and child travel from Southern California to Oakland. A thunderstorm spawned wreckage strewn along the road creating a fatal travel hazard and police investigation.
Storm warnings impact Saigon and Hanoi regions as dikes face pressure from rising waters. Officials say defenses weakened by the weather could cause costly flooding and disrupt transport. Local authorities urged precaution as storms linger over coastal provinces.
Fragmentary telegrams reference a British soldier killed in a foreign engagement. The garbled text mentions battle lines, casualties, and a patrol incident near a border area with unclear dates or locations.
Sanitation workers consider returning as talks stall about pay raises and job actions. City officials say no plan to resume normal service yet while residents are urged to store trash and use the city landfill site.
Fragmentary text references a prayer and ritual language with unclear subjects and context. No identifiable individuals, groups, or events are discernible from the provided lines.
Police searched shops and grocers in northeast France after 21 infant deaths linked to a talcum powder marketed as Bebe. A Charleville Mezieres prosecutor said mothers used the powder, with tests to determine contamination. Officials noted the product was sold in groceries and pharmacies and will be sent to Paris for toxicology analysis.
U S Rep George H Mahon announced at a regional weather forecast center that a WWII radar on the South Plains will be replaced with a modern radar system. The upgrade aims to eliminate guesswork, speed storm tracking, and auto disseminate information, with installation expected before the next tornado season in April.
Washington reports a continued rise in serious crime last year with nearly 3 of every 100 citizens affected. Police agencies note the increase despite reductions in many actual offenses, citing a 1 percent year over year rise and indicating only a portion of crimes are reported or solved.
Apollo 17 moves to the launch pad at Cape Kennedy marking a key step toward the December finale of the moon landing program. Crew including Eugene Cernan Ronald Evans and Harrison Schmitt ride to the pad as preparations begin for the night launch and a historic space mission.
In New York on Monday thousands of commuters were stranded when a fire damaged the electrical system of an incoming train. The incident stalled the train in a tunnel and halted all evening rush hour service out of Grand Central Terminal. About 75 trains were halted and roughly 69,000 riders affected.
Weather fronts brought heavy storms to parts of the region with Paducah and Farwell reporting soaking rains. East of Matador saw about 2 inches with ongoing showers and frequent thunder while Lubbock logged 5.40 inches for the month, pushing the year’s rainfall past the city average and marking a historic August total.
The Weather Map page outlines conditions across the corridor from Amarillo to Denver with charted fronts temperatures and likely precipitation. Forecasters note rapid changes in the mountain region and plains resulting in layered advisories for travelers and crews.
General Motors announced plans to begin limited manufacturing of a rotary engine and may offer it as an option in the Chevrolet Vega within about two years. Chairman Richard Gertsenberg said development has progressed to commit to facilities and tools. Production would be by Hydra-Matic Division in Ypsilanti Michigan.
Nixon announces the draft will end by July 1 1973 and be replaced by an all volunteer armed force. Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird says Vietnam troop levels and bombing policy may shift with new terms from Washington. The White House frames the plan as progress toward relying on volunteers while preserving readiness.
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