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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1972
Page
8
The board approved the merit raise reform 11 to 1 with three abstentions, outlining a plan to replace current merit pay rules. Unwritten plans may qualify, and overall annual merit and nonmerit raises would be capped at 5.5 percent or 7 percent under certain exceptions, with specifics on averaging across all raises.
In the annual Foreign Policy Report to Congress Nixon outlines aims to redefine U S roles abroad. He cites China relations and a potential Moscow pact while pressing for an end to the Vietnam war. He also notes strains with India and stalled Middle East progress.
In Lub bock for 15 years Yamanaka screens baby chicks by sex at high speed. He separates roosters and hens, vaccinates, counts, and ships pullets to growers for 21 weeks before caging. He notes methods improved since the 1930s with Japanese techniques achieving 98 percent accuracy.
A drive-in eating place shooting Wednesday at about 5 45 pm left two Hub City residents in serious condition. Roy Lee Faulk 19 of 912 Idalou Road Apt 15 was hospitalized at Methodist Hospital and Cal lie Willard 19 of 235 Beech Ave at West Texas Hospital. Police said Faulk was shot in the abdomen with a .22 pistol and Willard believed shot in the abdomen with a rifle pending charges.
Democrats including Muskie Humphrey Jackson and McGovern issue sharp rebuttals to President Nixon's warning that critics risk aiding Vietnam policy. McGovern calls for a firm withdrawal date to free POWs. News calls Lindsay accuses Nixon of McCarthyism and improper political use of negotiations.
Judge Mutscher cautions on a two day pretrial hearing for a high profile case. Newsmen from Abilene area and three area colleges are subpoenaed to provide past stories. Four Austin reporters questioned on how they knew indictments were names before grand jury release. Attorneys barred from interviews beyond public records.
George Dowlen announces at the Randall County commission meeting that Judge Blair will become assistant criminal district attorney on March 1 replacing Dick who resigns to join a private Amarillo law firm. Blair previously worked two years as corporation court and served as assistant city attorney.
Burns told the House Senate Economic Committee that tight money will prevail and the Fed will not pursue easy money. He argued the money supply expansion will meet economy needs and urged continued restraint to avoid faltering credit while maintaining public confidence.
A $654,623 project began Sept 20 to widen Avenue Q between 4th and 22nd Streets to 24 feet with two moving lanes each way and a continuous left turn lane. Southbound Q lanes are closed at times and intersections from 6th to 18th Streets are shut, while repairs continue north of 8th Street and barricades impact downtown access due to a hazardous 20 story building.
Canyon residents Dick Flenniken and Dr. Hiram T. Carr filed for the unexpired Canyon School Board term left by J. C. Parker. Flenniken is an aircraft sales broker born in Amarillo and a USAF Air University graduate. Carr serves on Neblett Hospital staff and has held leadership roles in the Panhandle dental community.
The Agriculture Department forecast grocery prices may rise near 4 percent in 1972 as farm incomes hit a potential $17.7 billion, signaling record profits for farmers in a quarter century. Restaurants face smaller increases, while Rep. Cotter calls for a full-scale probe by the Cost of Living Council into skyrocketing costs.
Fragmented report notes U S bolstering air and sea power for Vietnam amid potential new ocean offensive. References to Binh Dinh Province targets include Cat air base and nearby district towns. Casualties reported among South Korean and allied troops as signals of intensified conflict.
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