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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1972
Page
15
More than 1,300 volunteers will canvass Lubbock on Sunday afternoon to raise funds for the Arthritis Foundation. The Victory march is sponsored by the West Texas Chapter with about one third of proceeds supporting arthritis research and equipment maintenance.
Long Island Rail Road workers’ strike enters a second week as thousands of Nassau and Suffolk County riders seek alternatives from helicopters to express buses. Commuters adjust by leaving earlier or staying late, while unions push for a 36 percent raise retroactive to January 4. Officials discuss a costly alternative plan, but no details are released due to the railroad’s $6 million deficit.
Polls open 8 am to 7 pm as Motley County School District voters decide on Prop 1 a maintenance tax up to 1.50 per 100 valuation and Prop 2 bonds totaling 430 000 for new buildings renovations and improved facilities including a 140 000 reop reconstruction plan. Voting sites include Motley County courthouse the Roaring Springs library and the Flomat cafeteria.
State board officials heard protests and arguments on a transfer of the Western Continental Motels liquor license. The meeting drew near capacity as attorneys cited a local citizens group calling protesters terrorists. A public hearing is expected with the state liquor director in Clovis. Commissioners also approved $6 for hangar repairs at Curry County Airport.
A mid afternoon fire at Lingo Hall the Eastern New Mexico University dormitory led to the evacuation of residents on the second third and fourth floors. Damage was minor with the blaze confined mainly to the third floor and no injuries reported.
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