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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1972
Page
14
Indian and Pakistani officials oversee a restrained exchange of prisoners at the Wagah border. The move follows recent tensions and involves dozens of POWs from both sides amid cautious public signaling of improved relations.
Washington and Hanoi edge toward a cease-fire this week amid reservations from Viet Cong and South Vietnamese leaders. Madame Binh cites U.S. advisers deployed to South Vietnam and warns the war may continue even after a pact. Saigon cautions peace must precede a settlement, while American officials remain cautiously optimistic and deny ultimatums.
Washington Texas Democrat George H. Mahon urged President Nixon to delay the scheduled October pay raises for Congress and federal workers. He cited inflation and questioned if the administration could delay again, noting the raise would cost about 2.5 billion annually.
The article details a postwar repatriation ceremony with Indian and Pakistani officers greeting returning prisoners. It notes mixed emotions among families, the presence of banners in Amritsar, and the ongoing dispute over missing soldiers, funds, and lists. It also covers U S officials hoping for peace and related political tensions in South Asia.
Crawford Martin underwent eye surgery after an auto accident and faces a lengthy recovery. NASA and NLRB officials monitor potential Apollo 17 strike disruption as negotiations extend with only certain favorable days this month for launch.
President Nixon unveiled a slate of top aides for four years, naming George Shultz as coordinator of all economic policy while retaining his Treasury post. Shultz will lead a Cabinet level Council on Economic Policy and will oversee domestic and international decisions, with Peter Flanigan and others also in key roles. Shultz said wage-price controls will expire April 30 and declined to discuss immunity, promising continued Congressional testimony.
In the Yule Trail contest 54 entries are listed in the Neighborhood Division with families Noell Byars Tommy Patterson Carroll Savage and Jim Carney among Orlando residents. Entries are split into Exterior Window Doorway and Neighborhood divisions with daily intake 8 a.m. to 4:90 p.m. and a 6 p.m. December 9 deadline for lighting and judging readiness.
Kansas City union leaders said the International Association of Machinists voted on Friday to authorize a strike beginning at midnight December 8. The action targets Trans World Airlines and could disrupt operations if not resolved.
Buckner shows a gift alligator named J Walter in a TV tied aquarium tale. The creature eats small meat slivers, may go weeks between meals, and promises ongoing fascination for visitors as Buckner plans minnows later.
A veteran Spur rancher received a citation at the statewide cattle meeting as leaders highlighted crossbreeding progress, industry service, and enduring concerns over dwindling resources. Speakers including Ben Sims of Palit Rock ranch referenced Spur Headquarters and notable Texas figures amid discussions on sustained yields and food conversion.
The Price Commission approved increases for 1973 autos by General Motors and Ford after months of deliberation. GM wins permission to raise about 1.5 percent per car while Ford’s rise is trimmed to 1.9 percent, with limits on increases for safety and emission components. The commission rejected some requested feature-related hikes and stressed no future boosts without further review of industry profits.
United States support for a reduced UN budget faced strong opposition from the Soviet bloc and Western allies as a committee approved cutting the American share. The panel backed reducing the U S portion to 25 percent while planning a 1974 shift toward a half share, amid debate over China Taiwan issues and perceived reprisals.
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