04 Dec 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1972
Page
1
The report describes government policy on public land sales in Nevada and the Thorn and Sant parties. It notes large parcels not being sold, grazing on public arid land, and numerous mining claims linked to Thornton and Ash, with details of disputed payments for a 200000 acre ranch and objections to disclosure.
A chartered German jetliner carrying 155 killed after an explosion in its right wing during takeoff from Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Passengers included German tourists. only one survivor from a group heading home to Munich. Spokesmen denied sabotage. authorities note similarities to a prior Swissair crash. Page 12.
In Washington McGovern urged Mrs Westwood Strauss to withdraw to back a unifying candidate. Strauss argued party divisions persist with Westwood signaling effort to keep the chair, while national committee members tally votes as the Democratic Governors Conference weighs a consensus choice to heal rifts ahead of November.
A compact fragment from a student writer recounts memories and a character with integrity. The narrator mentions a chair, a chair swivel, and a casual vibe as a boy reflects on significance and personal ties.
A devotional reader text pleads for divine strength and guidance to resist being misled, asking for wisdom and steadfastness. The line ends with a reverent Amen as a closing benediction.
A city Goodfellows drive highlights the MesserS mith family as generous volunteers. The note details Christmas gift delivery, with volunteers collecting names of children who need gifts and money to fund the effort. Address information and coordination needs are emphasized for organizing toy sacks, candy, and fruit.
Cape Kennedy reports a labor dispute near settlement as NASA prepares Apollo 17 launch. TAO TAO led negotiations with the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employes NEATSEr over seven months. Bernard Manet announced a tentative agreement after a long stalemate extending to the night before launch. The accord makes workers at a Houston installation union members, with Apollo 17 astronauts preparing for flight as the space race proceeds.
Rangers recovered the naked body of a young man after a 1,430 foot fall from the upper Yosemite Falls. The death appeared self inflicted during a bath at the icy stream, with rescuers braving freezing mist and tumbling ice as they worked to retrieve the body.
Weather notes on Lubhause and Kinityr forecast cloudy conditions with a cold today around 22 degrees, tonight near 20, and highs near 40 on Tuesday. Northeast winds around 10 to 40 mph, humidity details and partial station references included.
A frigid Arctic front chilled much of the region with temperatures plunging to near 26 in Amarillo and single digits elsewhere. Lubbock residents bundled up as the cold spread east and south with a high near 40 expected Tuesday amid lingering cloudiness. Readings from the Red River area to Dallas and Longview noted widespread frosty conditions as winter weather warnings remained in effect.
A Bronx department store’s aged and handicapped shopping event was halted when an unexpected visitor arrived to serve a summons. The private, invitation only session occurred during the holiday season as store staff and attendees faced state blue law restrictions and the public was not admitted.
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