Morning Falitiont: South Plains daily summary
The Lubbock Avalanche Journal, an independent weekday paper with Sunday edition, is listed with staff and office details. The front page note cites distribution in Lubbock Texas dated Wednesday December 12, 1973.
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Lubbek
Texas
South Plains
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Evenin
Southwestern Newspapers Corporation
Br Mto
Ave
Babback
Teas
National
Teras Dairy Mess League
Dallas
Teras
Bull
Associated Press
Cried Press International
Robe Acer
Nortos
Lubbock Council Approves Civic Center Start and Funding
The Lubbock City Council narrowly approved proceeding with the Civic Center, authorizing up to 3.5 million in certificates of obligation. They also signaled a possible four to five cent tax hike next October to fund airport runway work, with strong public support for advancing the project.
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Lubbock
Civic Center
Goin' Band Gathers Funds for Gator Bowl Trip
Residents of Lubbock and the South Plains plus eastern New Mexico raised over 30900 in a week ending with an all night band-a-thon on two local stations. Tex Tech allocated 26000 for Dean Kilion and the 2006 marching band to perform before 60000 fans and a national TV audience as Texas Tech meets Tennessee in the Gator Bowl on December 29. Local high school bands also contributed, showing broad area support for the band and for Texas Tech's image.
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Lubbock
South Plains
New Mexico
Texas ‘Tech
Friends of the
Raiderland
Texas ‘Tech University
Dean Kilhon
Mumber Musical
Red Raiders
Tennessee
Volf
Texas Tech
The
Avalanche Journal
Dean Killion
Dean
Oil Shale Leasing Talk Promises Fast Development
Morton M. Winston of The Oil Shale Corp. hailed a prototype leasing program by the Interior Department. He said a commercial policy for public lands is essential to unlock oil shale potential on government lands. The plan aims for major development within five years after years of neglect.
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Morton M. Winston
the Oil Shale Corp
Interior Department
Energy program calls for patience and bold funding
The article cites a report urging the US to spend about 1 billion dollars over five years on energy research including nuclear fusion solar geothermal and coal programs. It argues federal backing could cut dependence on Arab oil and improve heating and transportation, despite political hurdles. It notes proposed funding levels up to 1 trillion for fusion and billions for synthetic fuels and coal demonstration plants.
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Her
United State
Los
Congress
Mao
ARC Othe US
Seraat
Loenge Coubinda
ABC
Sam Pane
Israel signals Suez reopening condition in partial withdrawal
Israelis hint at reopening the Suez Canal or asserting a right to immediate passage as part of a first stage withdrawal from the Egyptian Sinai Peninsula. The private Washington message underscores tensions between Israel and Egypt amid Middle East diplomacy.
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Washington
Mini Meir
Mixon
Israel
Suez Canal
Egyptian
Sinai Peninsula
Evans
Golda Meir
Nixon
U.S
East
Sinai
U.N
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Anwar Sadat
Mitla Pass
Sadat
Moscow
V P Plan Is Modest in Democratic Debate
The Democratic National Committee panel debates extending the choosing period for a running mate to ease pressure on the presidential nominee. The plan envisions delaying a final decision until after the convention, with some proposals to extend timeframes and allow broader debate among delegates.
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Thores Magicton
Agnew
Ty F
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Lion
Democratic National Committee
Cay
Massachusetts
Endicott Peabo
Senate
Peabody
and Powers
Christmas gift to Dean Killion and Raiderland
Local readers praise the Texas Tech Band and a halft ime Gator Bowl display as they commend Dean Killion and the Goin Band from Raiderland. Letters note energy concerns and a playful swap of bowls to Lemon Bowl ideas while reflecting on community support and the season.
Passage of Time Reflections and Oddities
Widely cited notes compare Edison sleep habits with inventors and salesmen. Betty Grable credits Frank Sinatra’s break to her urging in a 1989 audition with Harry James. A 50 year comparison says today’s gentleman weighs seven pounds more due to inactivity. The pigeon counts decline from abundance to extinction.
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Ben
Thomas A. Edison
Betty Grable
Frank Sinatra
Sinatra
Harry James
Harry
Clark Gable
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