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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1973

Page

7

Drastic Changes Foreseen for Independent Service Stations

The piece discusses predicted reductions for independent gas stations as major refiners limit sales to independents amid fears of shortages. It cites Florida AG suit against 15 major firms, political influence concerns, and rising earnings of majors like Exxon during price controls. Independent dealer Bill Shore warned of closures and industry pressure.

Page Carture Florida Jackson FTC Lewis Engman Exxon Whose Come Bill Shore Shore Oil Products Co Kilgore Tex

Perez Wins Venezuela Presidency In Shock Election

In Venezuela a presidential contest ends with Carlos Andres Perez declared winner amid a withdrawal of far left and far right factions. unofficial tallies show Perez leading Fernandez as voters reject extremist candidates. National Electoral Board reports Perez ahead but full results await official returns.

Caracas Aeron Democration Elamer Ous Fander Carlos Andres Perez Luis Pinerua Ordaz Accion Democratica Tabula- Avera Perez Social Christian Party Social Christian Candie Lorenzo Typ Uypan CST National Weryone Salvador Perey Allende Recon Democratica Party Levenpold Interior Marcos Perez Jimenez Spain Guerril

Arrest Of Boy 16 Clears Burglaries

A 16 year old youth was arrested at his residence on Monday morning confirming burglaries. Officers found a duffel bag with items believed stolen from Newcoml serving state and identified some merchandise as stolen. investigators recovered radios flashlights tools wires and other items. officers continued to determine ownership and value. The juvenile remained in custody at Lubbock County Jail.

Juvende Prandarents Newcoml Staten Oat Soullita Service Staten Equaleves Lubbock County

Fuel Crunch Predictions Seen Overstated

The article cites government and foundation estimates on an Arab oil embargo impact. It notes possible loss of 1.4 million barrels per day of Arab crude and up to 800 thousand barrels per day of refinery products in the Caribbean, with some sources arguing the figure may be exaggerated.

Goldstein Foundation U.S Caribbean

Austria closes Schonau Castle Jewish transit camp

Austrian Chancellor Bruno Kreisky ends the Schonau Castle transit camp used by Jewish emigrants bound for Israel. Police say no more Jewish emigrants will be brought to Lebenau and Soviet Jews will be rested at a Red Cross station before flight to Tel Aviv within 14 hours.

Vienna CUPE Austria Bruno Kreisky Schonau Castle Israel Lebenau Red Cross Wollersdorf Tel Aviv Kreisky Schonau Golda Mertley Whreishy

Hospital Financing Assured Amid June Contract Pressure

Hospital district officials face a June deadline to have a project under contract to secure Hill Burton funds. Plans call for bids in March or April with a June award, while alternatives include partial shelling and redesigned ICU and space reductions at Texas Tech medical school. Directors worry about late notice of changes and potential delays.

Franmy Hill-Burton Rushing Monnday Hospital District Harold Coston Bob Rapier Brashear, Goyette and Rapier Coston Texas Tech Medical School

Commission Seeks Bids On Pavilion

Washington said about $150 worth of food vouchers were issued in November, down from about $500 October. The commissioners awarded several contracts based on bids opened Monday and heard county officials discuss energy conservation efforts. The county will place a Christmas tree in the courthouse lobby without electric lights.

Washington Scarlett Texas Department of Public Welfare Alton Griffin Fem

Watergate Links Nixon Campaign to Hughes Ties

Transcripts show Lawrence O'Brien links to Hughes Tool Co and to Donald Nixon. committee notes discuss wiretaps, mining rights in the Dominican Republic, and possible dual-purpose $190,000 payments for re election. Lenzner cites discussions of Greenspun’s safe break in and Hughes influence on Air West sale and Nevada matters.

Mittee Lawrence F. O'Brien F. Donald Nixon Edward Nixon Hughes O'Brien Hughes Tool Co Samuel L. Cash Democratic National Committee Johny Meier Donald Nixon Democratic Nation Nixon Meijer Dominican Repubiic Dominican Republic Terry Lenzner Chester G. Davis Lenzner G. Gordon Liddy Jeb Stuart Marauder John Mitchell Herman Greenspun The Las Vegas Sun Lenener

Nixon nominates Saxbe for U.S. attorney general post

President Nixon nominates Sen William B Saxbe of Ohio as attorney general to overcome constitutional hurdle over salary. Nomination sent to Senate with Judiciary Committee to review before Christmas. Saxbe viewed as independent and not a loyalist amid tough confirmation questions.

Nixon Sen Saxbe Nation’s Top Law Post Washington UPI Nixon Monday William B. Saxbe U.S Senate Ohio Suxbe Saxhe Jean Jaworski Congress Senate Judiciary Committee Bat Saxhe Colleques Robert WH. Bork Pichardson John N. Mitchell Eachard G. Whieindienst Mechanicsburg

Toy Mail Blaze Destroys Christmas Toys in Transit

Fire damaged a mail truck at the main post office on 5th Avenue G injuring about 100 dollars of toy contents. Firefighters contained the blaze quickly in the mail bay but no official cause is yet determined, though friction from a toy in a box is suspected.

United States Ave. G

Goodfellows letter urges donations for children in need

The writer notes that a gift of six dollars is substantial enough to buy fruit nuts candy and toys for at least four children despite inflation. Last year volunteers distributed sacks to over 8 000 children on Christmas morning funded by donations to Box 49] Lubbock 79408.

Lubbock

Council Grants Auto Price Decontrol Amid Planned Increases

The Cost of Living Council approves a 150 dollar price rise for the 1974 auto year by Ford, American, and General Motors, with three makers pledging no small car price hikes beyond 18 dollars. The move shifts production cost concerns away from controls, while overall auto sales fell 14 percent in November and Chrysler faces stricter limits without equivalent commitments.

Dunlop First Council Cost of Living Council

15-Year-Old's Kindnesses Bring Fortune

A teen named Jackie describes helping Mrs. Thomas Fieley of a Fifth Avenue home as her finances deteriorated after the widowhood in the 1900s. Gifts found in pawn tickets led to an auction that netted thousands, and Jackie inherited the contents of a parlor and a monthly income from a will.

Tal Thomas Fieley Fifth Avenue Jackie Field Studng Cartier Florida Fie

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