Connally Named Treasury Secretary in Nixon Cabinet
President Nixon tapped Democratic stalwart John B. Connally to be treasury secretary, replacing David M. Kennedy who will remain as ambassador-at-large. Connally, 53, survived the Kennedy assassination and brings a bipartisan gesture to economic policy as Kennedy departs in February.
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Connally Could Be Key If Nixon Sought Texas Help
Witcover suggests Connally would trade a cabinet post for Texas support in 1968. He notes Connally claimed Nixon won Texas by about 39 000 votes in a deal tied to Humphrey and Johnson. London Guernsey authorities question old settlers about their residence.
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HUD Grants Rehousing Aids Guadalupe Tornado Victims
In Guadalupe area HUD approves rehousing grants for public improvements and relocation for about 375 displaced families. SBA loans may adjust to cover price differences as owners sign options to sell and repurchase in one sitting. relocation aid hinges on final disaster legislation.
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Stray Pups Move Hearts at Local Shelter Visit
An Avalanche-Journal reporter notes pleading dogs at the pound as visitors often pay 2 dollars for puppies or 6 dollars for adult dogs with shots and city license. A teen and her mother consider adopting a shaggy mongrel while Odessa visitors seek a pet. Cats see far fewer adoptions despite a nominal 1 dollar fee.
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Lubbock Woman Pleads Guilty to Mail Theft and Forgery
Nancy Nail, 33, pleaded guilty in U S District Court to stealing from the mails and forging a Treasury check. She admitted taking a letter addressed to Harold L Delcore at 313 79th St and endorsing a 220 84 dollar check. Judge Halbert C Woodward scheduled sentencing for the week of January 18.
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Dorothy Delcore
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Observation and Cobra Gunships Patrol Treetop Level Flight
A Cobra gunship armed with rockets and machine guns will fly above an observation helicopter with a ground troop flight path. The mission details reference treetop levels and smoke stockpiles as part of the patrol, indicating a coordinated aerial surveillance and fire support operation.
Santa visits earmarked by Goodfellows in Lubbock drive
Santa Hope leads a charity tour with the Goodfellows of Lubbock visiting thousands of children. Names must be in the Goodfellow files by Wednesday for visits. donations to the Avalanche Journal help fund supplies and treats. Hope, Benny, Gloria Loring, Bobbi Martin, the Golddiggers, and Les Brown join, with Miss World 1971 Jennifer Hosten joining in London part of the tour.
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Fourth Holdups Plague Local Service Stations
Police report multiple armed robberies in West Texas cities. In Lubbock, Levine's Department Store at 3109 E 4th St lost about $3,000 to two gunmen. Toddle House No 2 at 2859 34th St saw a shotgun hold up worth $145.73. Jim Godwin notes repeated attacks on his 48 station chain, with No 26 Ave A hit recently and No 5 University Ave burglarized four times this year. Authorities cite lack of alarms, poor lighting, and low traffic as factors.
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Sales Tax Vote Set In Sudan
Local voters will go to the polls today to decide on a one per cent city sales tax that would apply to all items except food. Polls run 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election judge Joe West will be assisted by Coleman Terrell.
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Connally Appointment Elicits Mixed Reactions Across Texas and Nation
President Nixon appoints John Connally to a key Treasury role drawing praise from bankers like Clifford Sommar and David Rockefeller for his public service and bipartisan approach. Economists like Paul Samuelson question his economics background, while Texas figures split over political implications and future fiscal policy.
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Dry cold front projects fifth straight South Plains drought
The National Weather Service at Lubbock reports a noon cold front crossing the Lubbock area bringing mostly dry weather with a low 60s high today and a mid 20s low tonight. Winds 15 to 26 mph, partly cloudy skies, and cooler than normal temperatures are expected.
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Station Robberies Prompt Call for Better Security
Bystanders discuss preventing future heists after a spate of robberies at a station. Godwin cites cash losses and high insurance costs, proposing more frequent cash collection and perhaps double-barreled shotguns. Long, an Army veteran from Portland, Oregon, agrees a pistol might deter suspects.
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Hughes Dispute Over Signature Employed by Witnesses
Las Vegas witnesses testified that Howard Hughes signed a proxy dismissing Lavar Myler and Robert Maheu at the Desert Inn on November 14. Myler, a Hughes aide, asserted the signature was authentic though critics called it a forgery. The case centers on whether the proxy was genuine or a skilled imitation.
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