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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1973
Page
1
A fragment notes a three hour interview with Brinegar conducted Thursday. The text lacks context but implies coverage on truckers and related topics featured on page 14. The item hints at ongoing reporting without details.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports November unemployment at 4.7 percent, up 200000 to 4.3 million. Analysts expect a six percent jobless rate as fuel shortages deepen effects in December and early next year. Blue collar and service workers lead losses though some job reports show opposing gains. Black workers’ unemployment rose to 9.1 percent, while Vietnam veterans aged 20 to 24 improved.
Senator Lloyd Bentsen said on Friday he favors gasoline rationing over a heavy tax to tackle the fuel crisis and expects rationing to begin before March. The panel approved an energy bill amid the debate.
The piece reports on Goodfellows ending the annual drive to submit names of needy children and notes criticism of anonymous donors using masked identities. It references a Senate Public Works subcommittee on transportation and comments by Bentsen on energy policy and politics.
The House Commerce Committee approved an emergency energy bill expected to pass by Friday. President Nixon seeks to slow energy use and create a Federal Energy Administration. Senate moves a separate $20 billion energy push aiming for U.S. self sufficiency by 1980, with a new agency proposal tied to Congress. In another brief, Princess Anne and Capt Mark Philips were exposed to tear gas outside a Quito church but unharmed.
Clear to partly cloudy with a high in the upper 60s and a low near 30. Winds southwest to west 6 to 20 mph, gusty. Sunrise 7:59 AM, sunset 5:39 PM. Maximum 69, minimum 30, humidity around 27 percent. Temperatures and winds vary across southwest cities including Abilene, Amarillo, Hobbs, and Dallas.
New York's First National City Bank raised its prime lending rate to 10 percent on Friday. The move followed similar hikes by Citibank and Bankers Trust Co as the Fed cut reserve requirements, signaling easing rates later if demand slows.
Connie Baker, 29, widow of Florida Highway Patrol trooper Claude Baker, 32, who was killed November 2 while stopping a car, will join the patrol. She hopes to work in communications and carry on her husband’s dedication to police work.
John J. Rhodes, an 11 term Arizona congressman, was unanimously chosen by House Republicans to succeed Gerald R. Ford as minority leader. At 47, Rhodes declared independence in White House dealings while balancing party loyalty and Nixon impeachment pressures.
Brief observances held in Honolulu for the 122nd anniversary of the Japanese attack. Veterans and civic groups laid wreaths at a prayer service aboard the Arizona memorial. The service began at 7 55 am the attack time in 1941. The Arizona plaque was re dedicated during the annual sunset service of the Aloha Chapter of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.
Lubbock City Council divided Friday over funding for a civic center project and runway expansion. A motion to issue up to 82.5 million in certificates of obligation and seek new bids next month passed with Mayor Morris Turner and two others supporting. two council members opposed.
A brief reader message offers a prayer praising God for His light that will endure through many crises and asks for strength in Jesus name. It reflects a devotional tone and religious address.
The trial of James Emanus was rescheduled to January 7 in Midland's District Court by Judge Peri Do Pickett. Defense counsel Carroll Cobb indicated he may seek another continuance if the date moves from March 11. A material witness disappeared prompting a prior delay from November. A second witness deposition was taken. the case involves Detective Larry Jack Stevens's death.
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