03 Feb 1974
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1974
Page
1
A sense of personal violation colors the piece on suburban and urban burglaries. The author contrasts routine theft with the deeper loss of identity. A recent burglary shows typical pattern: entry by forced door, quiet search, theft of a TV radio tape recorder and coins, while some valuables remain.
Construction on a new gateway for Lubbock's regional airport, a $5.8 million passenger terminal, begins Monday. Six gates are planned to handle about 1.2 million travelers annually by 1990 with potential expansion to 36 gates. Completion hoped for September 1975, but material delays may push milestones. apron work runs separately with a $1.7 million contract.
The U S Supreme Court granted a stay on a three judge federal ruling that ordered reapportionment in seven Texas counties. The stay allows upcoming primaries to proceed using current district lines. Politicians react with plans to seek or adjust seats amid the delay.
Generally fair today with a high in the low 50s and a low tonight in the lower 20s. The southwestern region shows varied readings with Albuquerque and El Paso among listed stations. Texas and Oklahoma entries appear fragmentary.
Sen. Daniel Inouye, addressing about 1000 at Snyder Chamber of Commerce, warned the presidency is gaining power toward a benevolent dictatorship. He supported Nixon resignation to avoid impeachment drama but stopped short of endorsing impeachment. He praised Watergate hearings as a civics lesson and predicted a new ethics code arising from the scandal.
Energy chief William Simon and three cabinet members urged governors to aid restoring order and commerce as a nationwide truckers strike idled 10 000 workers. Park in protests blocked diesel pumps and violence was reported near the Louisiana border.
Syria said its forces killed or wounded about 25 Israelis and destroyed armor in a three hour Golan Heights artillery battle while Israel reported no casualties. Tel Aviv also noted a mine related death of an Israeli soldier on the heights. Egypt began thinning out from the Sinai as disengagement moves continued and Al Ahram cited new US suggestions for a draft disengagement formula acceptable to both sides.
A multi million dollar Community Renewal Program CRP to revitalize aging Lubbock neighborhoods north and east of downtown faces funding uncertainty. City planners cite possible federal shifts as Neighborhood Development Program grants wind down and await new federal laws. Plans include parks paved streets and utilities but timing remains unclear.
Texas Tech University psychology professor Dr. Charles Halcomb and graduate students test how computer programs affect learning by using booths that measure memory, assurance, memory and decision-making. The research seeks to understand human interaction with machines and the impact on children with learning disabilities.
The city nears completion of recovery projects sparked by the May 11 1970 tornado with more than 30 million dollars in federal aid. Officials ask how long residents will endure the disaster memories and whether new residents and businessmen will be deterred by lingering fear.
A reader’s daily devotion asks for guidance to follow God’s commandments. The brief reflection closes with a prayer thanking the Lord and seeking strength to live by His word.
A rising fear of economic collapse and global tensions sparks a surge in silver buying in Lubbock. Broker Hulan Bass notes strong interest but no real silver shortage, with bullion campaigns targeting consumers. Futures contracts require 5000 to 40000 ounces, and delivery costs add to the price near four dollars an ounce. Additional premiums apply for direct sales to consumers.
The filing deadline for the May 4 party primary elections is 6 p.m. Monday. Democrats may file for local offices with county chairman Brice Barrick at Brock Waters and Galey offices. Republicans may file with interim county chairwoman Mrs. Raymond Tapp.
A national body skilled at creating every kind of debt except a debt of gratitude.
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