POWs Release Elates City Girl With Bracelet
A city girl rejoices as POWs release brings happiness and a bracelet as a token. The Associated Press report notes the relief and celebration in the community following the POWs’ return.
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1973
Page
2
A city girl rejoices as POWs release brings happiness and a bracelet as a token. The Associated Press report notes the relief and celebration in the community following the POWs’ return.
A fragmented teen tale recounts a Hutchinson girl inspired by a POW bracelet and the idea of Capt. John G. Dunn. It notes hopes of contact via telecast, plans for later letters, and a local effort promoting English learning through a Career Institute pamphlet.
An era of concentrated Oxipor VHC lotion is advertised as the first strong remedy for red itchy scaly skin. Doctors report progress in seven of ten psoriasis cases using Oxipor, claiming rapid reduction of scales crusts and redness. A York Pennsylvania reader, claiming lifelong failure with other treatments, endorses Oxipor VHC and urges readers to try it for similar results.
Beef purchases at the 1973 Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show totaled 5,620 pounds worth 15082 dollars. Wicely and 441 Club FA members from West Texas and North Central Texas show the cattle with proceeds aiding student education. E W Keeling of Shop Rite Foods disclosed the total weight and the organization operates 169 Piggly Wiggly stores across Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma.
The film directed by Ron Neame stars Gene Hackman Ernest Borgnine Red Buttons and others in a sea drama about a liner capsizing. Much shot aboard the Queen Mary with sets on the Fox lot. Showtimes this week at Fox Twin No 2: 4:30 7 and 9 35 p.m. Wed Fri. 1:30 4:10 6 00 p.m. Sat Sun with a 12:10 a.m. late show.
A Midland federal grand jury indicted seven men on gambling charges for operating an illegal bookmaking business from December 7 to 22, 1972, with conspiracy and related counts. Names include Charles Ray, Harry Krist, John Jones, Clarence Johnson Jr, Haynes Harvey, Lyle Senders, and others. one suspect faces gun control charges. University of Texas coach Joe Granato was dismissed for alleged ties to bookmakers after testifying to the FBI.
A compact anecdote recalls Benjamin Harrison carrying groceries in a single basket and notes that during Taft’s era his son Charlie would relieve the White House switchboard operator for lunch, illustrating small personal glimpses of presidential life.
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