U N Calls For Cease Fire Amid East Pakistan War
The United Nations urged nations to cease fire as India and Pakistan clash over East Pakistan. Indian forces seize Jessore and Sylhet while Pakistan replaces its military regime with a civilian coalition amid ongoing battles and border skirmishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.N
Jacob A. Malik
China
Security Council
Malik
Peking
India
East Pakistan
Jessore
Sylhet
Dacca
Agha Mohammad Ahya Khan
Bay of Bengal
All-India Radio
Pakistan
Kashmir
Chamb
Jammu
New Delhi
Comibat
R.C. Dutt
Comilla
Mukhti Bahini
Freedom Force
S.H. F. Manekshaw
West Pakistan
Indian Kashmir
Delhi
Pakistan People
Tomain
al Thz
Rajasthan
Pakistan Radio
Akhtar
Yahyas
Indian Khan
Nurul
Amin
East Mentary
Pakistan Democratic Party
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Bhutto
Revised Finance Plan Cuts Civic Center City Debt
Leonard McPheters of Cliff Cason and Associates says the revised plan totals 1,342,771 over five years with the city paying 200,000 in March 1972 and 404,943 in cash later. HUD would delay first payment until March 1973 with annual payments for three years, due to increased non cash grants in aid. The Urban Renewal Board also approved land purchases and condemnations in East Lubbock and Guadalupe, and re elected C L Boggs as chairman and Jim Price as vice chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard McPheters
Cliff Cason and Associates
HUD
McPheters
Urban Renewal Board
East Lubbock
Progress Association For Economic Development of
Progress Association For Economic Development of Lubbock, Inc
Civic Center
Guadalupe
Chancey Land and
Pollard Friendly Ford
C. L. Boggs
Jim Price
Yule Trail and Christmas Decor Entries Feature Santa Scenes
The 90 received entries include exterior and doorway decorations in a Santa and holiday theme. Mrs. Don G. Williams showcases Santa by an old stove with IBM poinsettia doorway art, Brenda West features three bells on gold with red lights, and Dr. K. J. Lorenzen highlights Happiness is scenes for grandchildren Timmy and Richard Barrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IBM Poinsettia
K. J. Lorenzen
28Th St
Timmy
Richard Barrett
Tallahassee
Fla
Lubbock
Bill Lowdermilk
70Th St
Santa Claus
Lowdermilk
Randy Mayes
Harry Mayes
42Nd St
Randy
Monterey High School
Babe
Madonna
BS and T Group fails to inspire in Lubbock Coliseum
SAM FLETCHER reports a Blood Sweat and Tears show before about 4000 fans in Lubbock Municipal Coliseum that evening. The ensemble drew polite applause as the lights failed to captivate the audience and only lead singer David Clayton-Thomas and the drummer showed notable coordination. The standout blues number God Bless the Child revived interest with notable brass restraint and refined piano solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Fletcher
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock Municipal Coliseum
David Clayton-Thomas
Mars Probes Report On Surface Trials And Dust Storm
Mars 2 and Mars 3 embark on orbital and descent tests while Mariner 9 orbits Mars to peer through a global dust storm. Soviet officials flag no soft landing planned and discuss atmospheric braking and high winds. American Mars 9 and Viking projects loom, with Amers chaplain Crowley named national head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Tian
Moon
Tass
Mar
Mars 3
William Pickering
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena
Calif
Red
Pickering
Viking
Tom Neal Free On Parole After Prison Term
Tom Neal, once a leading man in 150 low budget films, is released on parole after six years in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the 1965 death of his estranged wife Gail Neal. He had been at a prerelease center in Los Angeles after serving time at Chino’s California Institute for Men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Tom Neal
Neal
California Institute For Men At
Chino
Here
Gail Neal
Flying Tigers
Tokyo
Franchot Tone
Tone
Barbara Payton
Tech Lights Dazzle Thousands At Annual Campus Christmas Display
Thousands watched a yearly Tech Christmas lights pageant on the Science Quadrangle as 24 000 bulbs lit 11 campus buildings in a dramatic finale. Sgt. Richard T. Hamilton estimated 6 000 attendees despite cold winds. police cleared traffic two hours after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard T. Hamilton
University
Science
Tech
Broadway
Memorial Circle
Chi Rho and
Women’s Service Organization
Science Quadrangle
Richard Tolley
Gene Kenney
Tech Chorale
Gene Hemmle
Indians and Pakistanis at Texas Tech share uneasy harmony
Mechanical engineering student Ban dyopadhyay from Bombay describes no friction with Pakistani peers at Texas Tech while war looms. Others plan to return home as tensions rise. Participants condemn blame on colonial histories and call for redirecting military spending to people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
India
Texas Tech
Khan
Russia
China
U.S
India- East Pakistan
Bengal
Basu
Middle East
Asia
Ashraf
Welch Wins Houston Mayor Runoff in Tight Race
Welch edges Hofheinz but fails to secure a majority in a six candidate field. Weather helped turnout as supporters hit the polls while a mayoral runoff followed a bitter battle. Hofheinz family tragedy looms over the election as Hofheinz’s mother in law was slain and a relative was charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hofheinz
Karl Kamrath
Houston
L. J. Castillo
Roy Oakes
Frank Mann
Jerry P. McGee
Welch
Slain
Ethel M. Foster
Mary Ray
Roy Hofheinz
Goodfellows Aman mobilizes volunteers for Christmas gifts
Anonymous businessmen lead annual drive providing gifts and goodies to needy children under 14. Last year they spent about $10,000 helping around 8,400 kids. Volunteers are asked to send names, addresses and phone numbers to Box 561, Lubbock 79408. Donations are accepted at Box 491, Lubbock 79408.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Price Panel Approves 0.36% Increase for U S Steel
The Price Commission allows U S Steel a 0.36 percent price rise after denying full pass through of a 15 percent wage gain for miners. A Pay Board sub panel will review the increases and potential higher prices to cover rising costs. Steel firm says costs outpace the boost and coal firms seek up to 4.99 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Commission
United Mine Workers and
Ape
Internal Revenue Service
Jewel Ridge Coal Co
Peabody Coal
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Assembly
Jacksonville
fLorenzens
Bs&t
Chorale
Sec. A
Mike Warden
NEW
Rockland
Mass
UPI
Francis Crowley
Holy Family Roman Catholic Church
Massachusetts
Amvers
Bandyopadhyay
Bando
Aman
U.S. Steel
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