15 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1976
Page
1
In a fantastical tale Lucrece Beale recounts Billy and a dragon freeing a colossal moon from a cave using a magic word and a moving staircase. The moon sails skyward as Billy persuades the dragon to travel to Santa Land while giants panic over the escape and plot.
Chicago experts testifying before the Northeast-Midwest Economic Advancement Coalition argue policies favoring business could stem job flight to Sunbelt and West. Maurice Fulton cites incentives like industrial revenue bonds and right to work laws while noting northern cities resist tactics.
Dallas bootmaker Charlie Dunn recalls five decades of bootmaking for stars like Ernest Tubb and Jerry Jeff Walker. The Capitol Saddlery craftsman, now aged and renowned, inspired a song that boosted demand as far as Minnesota. Dunn began learning at 6 and has made about 200 boots yearly for 55 years.
Dawson County commissioners approved hiring a part time investigator on a case by case basis. Dr. J Vernon McKay continues as county health officer. Barbara Stone named county treasurer replacing Clyde Bostick. David Hughes reappointed to the Airport Board. Hattie Short and C E Green named to the Museum Board.
General Motors Chairman Thomas A. Murphy issued the industry’s most optimistic sales forecast for 1977 at 14.7 million vehicles, a gain over 1973’s record. He cautioned that relaxed clean air standards may be needed for 1978 model production, and noted no plans for price hikes beyond the October 6.9 percent increase.
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