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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1973

Page

9

Desegregation Ruling Targets Hundreds Of Districts

A federal judge orders immediate HEW enforcement actions across 10 states and 127 districts with presumptive Swann violations and 200 state run schools. The ruling sets deadlines of 60 to 120 days for compliance, requires progress reports, and names states and districts with ongoing noncompliance despite federal funding.

Supreme Court Swann HEW Onde Pratt State Departments of Education Justice Department Louisiana Mississippi Oklahoma North Carolina Florida Arkansas Pennsylvania Georgia Maryland Virginsas HEAVY Pratt MEW Justifica Ino

Doubtful Outlook on Deficit Cure Widened Markets

The piece notes ongoing doubts about deficit cures as markets react to weak signals from smaller money markets including Italy and Scandinavian countries. The dollar showed weakness while expectations remained unsettled amid ongoing uncertainty about policy effectiveness.

Italy Scandinavian United States

Top Citizens Named At Ralls Fete

Ralls and Crosby County residents gathered for the Ralls Chamber banquet honoring three outstanding citizens. Walt Gillen presided as outgoing president. Crosby County farmer was named citizen of the year. Mrs. Eddie Verell cited as woman of the year for aiding the Crosby County Satellite School and community groups. Homer Houston named teacher of the year. remarks highlighted civic achievements and future leadership in the chamber.

Karen Jester Avalanche-Journal Ralls Crosby County Walt Gillen Chamber Billy Oh Wright Lion's Club Fleo Barbeque Tie The Good Fellows Crosby County Soil Conservation Rails Church of Christ Eddie Verell Crosby Tesas Luttle Aasani Mnembe National Education Asst Houston Ratls Methodist Church Lews Knight Phillips Cool Ralls Churchills Gillon Pst OC Thomas TS. NE Deavaiaon Rals Allan Adams Andy Anderson Jamies Stokes Adams Gary Ivey Melvin McGiugh Wayne Crossland Becky Taylor HW Mutlins Norman Grant James Seigler Albert Seaver Hank Robertson Forrest Griffin Shirley Marsh Sonny Grant Wilgeiny DeGan Lois Chalfette Watkins Hunt Bill Tate Billy Pai Wright James Stokes Dan Ruttman

Guerrillas' Boat Sunk Near Portuguese Guinea Frontiers

Portuguese military headquarters reported that marines on patrol intercepted a boat near the Gachew River carrying Cubans aiding anti Portuguese guerrillas. Eight armed guerrillas aboard drowned. later reports said all eight defendants were Cubans. The guerrillas had bases in Senegal and operated toward the frontier region south of the area.

Bissau Portuguese Guinea Cachen Senegal Ar Ea Cape Verde Islands West Merie Amilcar Cabral Asv Conakry Guinea

Burglars Steal $780 Worth of Clothes From Home

Police report a burglary at a residence on Lae Rallicent Street where $780 in clothes and personal items were taken. Items including coats, slacks, shirts, shoes, and other goods were stolen after an intruder entered while the occupant was away. Officer notes the crime under investigation with no arrests at this time.

St. Brady Miki Reyeirts Tissot

Lawyers To File New Appeal In Calley Case

The court denied major technical claims and upheld murder conviction for Lt. Calley in the My Lai case. Calley’s civilian attorney said an appeal would be filed within 30 days, with possible Supreme Court review on constitutional grounds.

Calley Fails Church Ft. Benning Whe Jcourt My Lai Army Ixon Ft. Benining Ft Leavenworth Kan George Latimer Salt Lake City Utah Latimer Supreme Court

Vietnam POW Repatriation and Paris Talks Progress

In Saigon a Defense Department spokesman said U S transport will fetch POWs and fly to Clark Air Base before Philippine repatriation. Vietnam prisoner releases continue with hundreds freed in Quang Ngai and Loc Ninh as top level talks in Paris discuss South Vietnam’s political settlement and possible rapid negotiations despite alleged ceasefire violations by the Viet Cong and Saigon.

Vietnam Parisiaw Jerry W. Friedheim Defense Department Air Force Oki Fland Pam Saigon Clark Air Base Philippines North South Vietnam U.S Quars U Demilitarized Quang Nd Loc Ninh le Trung Hien SIL Paris Dinh Ba Thi Viet Cong Provisional Revolutionary Neuyen Phuong Thiep Saigut Saisum

Fire destroys dorm lounge and causes floor damage

Chitwood contends the blaze was controlled in about 15 minutes after being reported. The fourth floor fire caused considerable damage while the fifth car blaze was minor. The basement fires activated the sprinkler system and prevented further spread. Furniture in the basement lounge suffered heavy smoke damage on all three floors. No injuries reported and no arrests by Friday night.

Ervin Urges Press To Defend Freedom

Senator Ervin, 76, urges the press to defend freedom amid ongoing battles with executive power. He cites FBI probes, the Pentagon Papers, and bias concerns, insisting the press must change public opinion and remain independent from government pressure.

Ervin Senate Tle White House Exvin Confidentia Micos

Record deer and wildlife figures from 1972 report

AUSTIN AP. The Parks and Wildlife Department released its 1972 annual report noting hunters killed about 273000 deer and millions of doves and quail. The department recorded 2.7 million licenses generating $6.5 million and $418000 in fines. Only 458 acres of new park land were purchased, and contracts with Gi Tacres were opening at year’s end.

Austin (Ap Parks and Wildlife Department Init

Briscoe Signs Funds for State Revision Commission

Austin observers report Governor Dolph Briscoe signed a 3.9 million appropriation to create a constitutional revision commission and announced a Thursday meeting to pick 37 members. A 6 member committee will field nominees. 500 names were released for potential slots from politics business labor education and special interest groups.

Austin Gay Dolph Briscoe Commission Briscoe Mark White Testpan Six-Rmans Idham P. Hobby House Brice Danieler John Holl State Supreme Court Nstion Greene Hill Jol F. Onion Jude Court of Criminal Appeals Stile Insurance Senate Telti Rowe Gev Preston Smith Ray Karkpatrick Jets Thriscoe Am Hountee Iren House Ty Ake Arthur Penile Fommick Hobbs Sensa Conten Citizens Conte Hobby Houston Mior House

Snow Threat Dominates Regional Weather Outlook

The region faces a spreading winter storm with snow in the southwest and plains, cold fronts moving into the Ohio Valley and Appalachians, and severe weather warnings for southern New England to Virginia. Forecasters expect continued cold temperatures, elevated clouds over Texas, and possible precipitation across North and East Texas with little improvement today.

Hlanes Cleveland Plain Lively Cent Plains Ohio Valley Appalachians New England New York New Jersey Maryland Delaware Virginia Arizona New Mexico National Weather Service Southern Plaine Gulf Coast State Texas Eagle Pass Rio Grande Southland Southwass Tejas

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