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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1973

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POW Repatriation Set For Monday Release

Saigon report says about 440 American POWs including sick and wounded will be released Monday from camps as the first step in the Paris cease fire peace plan. North Vietnam will release about 115 airmen and 27 prisoners in jungle camps near An Loc after talks with Kissinger.

Saigon South Viet United States U.S Hanoi Henry Kissinger South Vietnam An Loc Fnncternational Commission Fortion North Vietnam Laos State Department Paris

Consumers Fight Oil Price Hike

Washington hearings on fuel oil prices drew broad critique from consumer groups and state legislators of government and industry policy. E Wayles Browne Jr of the National Consumers League argued that the cost rise is dustified while industry spokesmen defended a nine percent increase for home heating oil. The panel pressed for explanations of shortages this winter and how price hikes would address them.

Washington Cost of Living Council E. Wayles Browne, Jr National ‘Consumers League

Tech Activities Set for 50th Anniversary Observance

The University of Texas Tech Washington and D C director Hobby, president and ex executive editor of the Houston Post, leading the Institute of Personality Assessment and Research, will mark the 50th anniversary with a two year program. Dr Nevitt Sanford, scientific director and founder of the Wright Institute at the University of California Berkeley, will speak at 9 30 a m in Municipal Auditorium.

Jber Office of Strategic Services Ment Texas Tech Washington, D. C Hobby University Institute of Personality Houston Has Nevitt Sanford Wright Institute University of California In Berkeley Bill Collins Board of Regents At Tech Tech Chambers Spencer A. Wells Foundation William P. i Hobby History of Texas Tech University Sanford The Institute of Human Development Berkeley

Parolee Held For Murder In Lubbock Shooting

A daylight gun battle on Main Street between Avenues K and L left Det. Patrolman Larry Jack Stevens dead and parolee James Emanus wounded. Emanus, an ex convict, was in fair condition at St Mary’s Hospital. Investigators filed murder with malice charges against Emanus as the case moved to Justice of the Peace Wayne LeCroy’s office.

Sam Attlesey Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Main Street Avenues K Larry Jack Stevens In Town Inn Motor Hotel West Texas Hospital James Emanus Emanus St. Mary's Hospital Stevens Justice of the Peace Wayne LeCroy 34Th St Apt Wayne Love Love M. K. Armstrong LeCroy

Weather Map: Lubbock Area Forecast Update

Clear to partly cloudy tonight with increasing clouds Sunday. Temperatures moderating this afternoon with highs in the mid 40s and tonight’s low in the upper 20s. Sunday highs around lower 50s, sunrise and sunset noted.

Mum Manent

Daily Prayer Invocation Ends With Amen

A reader signs a short prayer asking for wisdom to cast off evil and to follow Thy commandments each day of life. The wording reflects a devotional plea to Heavenly Father.

Dollar Crash Rocks World Markets With Western Action

The dollar tumbled in Frankfurt Tokyo Amsterdam and other cities as speculators sought to dump the currency. Bonn and Western allies mobilized central banks and leaders including Brandt Nixon Pompidou Heath for a European solution. Central bank support totaled over six billion dollars since Feb 1 as markets feared a deeper crisis.

Bonn Germany U.S Willy Brandt Nixon Georges Pompidou France Edward Heath Britain Brandt Paris Frankfurt Tokyo Amsterdam West Germany

Weirdo Produces Superchick Flock at West Point

West Point California owner Grant Sullens hopes to expand his Weirdo line after the 22 pound rooster drew international interest. He plans to grow his flock to over 300 by fall and pursue business offers from nations, breeders, and firms while the teen studies business administration.

West Point Calif UPI Weirdo Sullens Grant

Southwest Storm Slams Across Southwest Texas

A major Canadian cyclone dumps heavy snow from southwest Texas to Florida closing hundreds of schools and causing travel chaos. Four deaths on highways, gas shortages leave homes cold, while Langtry reports the worst storm in 165 years. Travelers stranded in Langtry sleep in a museum area.

Nancy Arthur Avalanche-Journal Texas Florida South Texas Lubbock Langtry Roy Bean Mueum Junction Ozona

Shock Grips City Police At Station

Fron t page account of a volatile scene at the Lubbock police station as officers and detectives react to the death of a fellow officer. The FBI and Texas Ranger joined local authorities, with off duty personnel arriving to show support and honor.

Nail FBI Texas Lubbock County Sheriff's Office

Uniformed officer shot dead on Lubbock sidewalk

Witnesses described a violent shooting in freezing weather as a uniformed police officer was killed on a Lubbock street. An insurance salesman recalled the scene and the badge lay nearby before the officer was taken to West Texas hospital. A second man lay dazed at the scene as the crowd stood in stunned silence.

Gerry Burton Avalanche-Journal Kerle Silence West Texas

Memorial Fund Set In Motion

Within hours of Officer Jack Stevens being killed in a downtown gunbattle, Lubbock residents moved to aid his family. Mrs Darrell Young announced the fund to help Mrs Stevens and the children, with Don Grist of Lubbock National Bank arranging a trust fund at LNB for donations.

Lubbock Jack Stevens Sevens Darrell Young 39Th St Don Grist Lubbock National Bank LNB

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