European ministers seek solution to new world monetary crisis
European central bankers met in Switzerland as West Germany Britain and others pursued a dollar crisis strategy. Helmut Schmidt met U S Ambassador Hillenbrand for talks while Brandt Heath and Pompidou sought a coordinated response with secrecy surrounding outcomes.
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Slain Officer's Nephew to Honor Late Uncle in Service
A Lubbock police death case unfolds as Lynn County deputy W. F. Henderson is killed while questioning James Emanus. Jack Stevens, the slain officer's nephew, will attend a memorial service at Broadway Church of Christ at 2 p.m. Monday. Emanus, 25, is charged with murder with malice and two suspects are jailed on $10,000 bonds as material witnesses.
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Nixon may announce eighty million dollar U S cotton sale to China
US sources in the Agriculture Department say President Nixon could reveal a sale of about 80 million dollars of American cotton to China as part of broader trade outreach. Talks tied to Henry Kissinger’s planned visit to Beijing fuel speculation of expanded U S China commerce and a White House footnote to the trip. The department notes a Texas firm recently sold 400 000 bales to Ralli Brothers and Coney Ltd while Plains Cooperative Association reports a 78 million dollar sale to British trade.
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Auto Show Sparks Weeklong Car Display at South Plains Mall
JHE Lubbock New Car and Truck Dealers Association invites the public to a weeklong auto show at South Plains Mall starting Monday and running through Saturday. The event features no raffles or contests, just cars on display, with details in Section B of today’s Avalanche Journal.
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Weather Note for Lubbock and Vicinity
Slightly warmer temperatures and increased cloudiness are forecast for the day. The high is near 60 and the low tonight around 32 with gusty winds. Humidity ranges from 8 to 92 percent with midnight at 85 and regional readings listed for nearby cities.
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Angered by Stoning Incident Sets POW Exchange Stages
In Saigon the Defense Department reports possible snags in the prisoner of war exchange. An 18 man team at Clark Field prepares to fly 115 American POWs from Hanoi Gia Lam airport to Clark. UPI quotes the North Vietnamese as undecided on the exchange until JMC unanimity is reached.
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Texas Tech marks 50th anniversary with campus ceremony
Faculty in colored hoods and tassels process at Lubbock Municipal Auditorium for the 50th anniversary of Texas Tech. President Murray reflects on the charter signed Feb 10 1923 by Gov Neff and urges unity among dispersed departments and programs.
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Antarctica
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Wright Institute
University of California
Berkeley
Prayer Message Praises Name as Wonderful Counsellor
A reader offers a prayer thanking God and acknowledging the name Wonderful Counsellor and Prince of Peace. The brief note ends with an Amen and reflects devotional language.
Base Awaits POWs as Clark Air Base Prepares Welcome
Clark Air Base in the Philippines goes to final alert to receive 142 U.S. prisoners released from Indochina and flown to a hospital. A 2,000-strong task force will care for the POWs during their first leg home on a 12,000-mile journey. Twenty-seven Americans to be released in South Vietnam and 115 in Hanoi as planning for Operation Homecoming accelerates toward the Monday release.
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Hobby Denies Rift With Blanchard In Texas Legislature
Lt. Gov. William P Hobby said there is no feud with Sen. H J Blanchard of Lubbock and Blanchard will travel with him to Austin. Hobby plans to assign Blanchard major duties on tax reform including ad valorem study as the legislature faces school funding and welfare fee questions amid potential Supreme Court rulings.
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Legislature Reform Gains Wide Backing
Texas House and Senate moved toward reform with a package of bills and a $900000 appropriation for a Constitution Revision Commission. Open records and ethics measures were pushed, conference committees eyed for tax and spending rules, and lobby regulation tightened amid broad support from lawmakers.
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Explosion Collapses Staten Island Gas Tank Cone
Fire officials say 43 workmen were trapped under rubble after an explosion collapsed the top of a volcano shaped gas storage tank on Staten Island. The tank had been emptied for insulation repair and maintenance. Fire chief O’Hagan warned the operation would be prolonged and days rather than hours to control the blaze.
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Suburbs A Place Where No Dog Needed If Neighbors Have One
A satirical caption envisions a suburb where dog ownership becomes unnecessary as every neighbor already shares a dog. It plays on communal living norms and casual pet ownership in a humorous context.
Learning Center Proposal Faces Funding Doubts In Lubbock
The planned $340,000 early learning center in the Lubbock civic center faces uncertain support as City Council members demand self funding before approval. A nine member board was appointed in December with six months to devise operating funds, tying the center to Urban Renewal financing.
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