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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1973
Page
1
Rep Delwin Jones declines to discuss rumors of a state comptroller bid. He says he will be running, though the exact office remains undisclosed as campaigns heat up in Austin. Democrats hope Watergate fade effects.
Dr. Theodore Andreychuk and Christian Skriver led a study with 28 migraine sufferers using hypnosis, hand temperature feedback, or alpha brain wave biofeedback. Twenty four reported improvement, with a nurse recounting dramatic relief after months of costly medication and severe pain.
Washington reports that three top officials at the U S Small Business Administration Philadelphia regional office were dismissed for mismanagement and improper administration of loan and lease programs. SBA chief Kleppe described the moves as a house cleaning following two weeks of House hearings into alleged corruption, while denying criminal conduct. A temporary funding plan was approved as investigations continue.
Essie Swiney, widow of migrant cotton picker Jim Swiney, lives alone in a dim cardboard shack in McKinney Texas. She will be 112 on Christmas Day, saying she wants to stay in her home despite the cold and smoke from a wood stove.
Santa Claus Indiana will not receive its annual Christmas present on time. The town dedicated a new town hall last year as its gift, and this year a new 31319 dollar fire truck for the volunteer fire department was promised but will not arrive until January 10.
Early Christmas morning traditions in Lubbock involve Goodfellows aiding families. Volunteers distribute fruit, nuts, candy and toys from the North Pole display at South Plains Fairgrounds. Children wait in line at dawn while donors provide hot drinks and donuts for the volunteers.
Washington AP reports the Nixon administration may imminently create a standby gasoline rationing system with coupons and priority classifications. A final decision on actual implementation could come within weeks or months, with energy officials outlining several scenarios.
A fragment from The A-J Today Amusements column offers a quirky line about a room for water and big fish in a hypothetical scene. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear news events or named entities.
A developing winter storm moved from the Rockies to the Plains bringing a forecast of rain and snow. The National Weather Service warned Western and Central New Mexico and Colorado mountains, with the heaviest snow likely in the Texas Panhandle. Up to 4 inches of snow possible by morning, as Lubbock and West Texas face cold conditions and a dry, sunny day earlier.
A brief prayer fragment centers on devotion to God and vigilance against chaos. The text invokes remembrance of divine meaning and ends with a closing Amen attributed to a leader.
John Todd, deputy sheriff, will auction the Great Plains building in a sheriff s sale February 5 at 2 pm on the west steps of the county courthouse. Bidders must show at least 113000 in funds. proceeds go to GPB Corp. and Realty Realities, heirs to the tax judgment.
Gary R Beauchamp minister of the Westbury Church of Christ in Houston declined to accept the presidency of Lubbock Christian College. He cited the tremendous travel, time away from family and obligations to his three young children as the main reasons. Beauchamp told the LCC trustees the decision reflects prioritizing family over a demanding role in Christian education. The board met Thursday to review his explanation and next steps for leadership at the college.
Partly cloudy and windy weather spreads through Lubbock and vicinity with a chance of rain turning to snow this afternoon. High temperatures expected in the middle teens, with overnight lows around 20.
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