17 Feb 1974
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1974
Page
1
Chief J T Alley defended a stricter memo on officer appearance after civic groups mocked his “hippie police force.” He said the memo responds to uncomplimentary remarks about officers personal appearance and that the rules are not new.
Delinquent taxes cast a shadow over Lubbock city and school finances as officials warn of understaffed tax offices. City assessor John Brooks cites a growing delinquent roll and reductions in personnel, with 1971 72 figures showing unpaid city and school taxes.
The Federal Energy Office authorized a penny per gallon markup for most service stations to curb shutdown threats. Stations receiving less than 89 percent of their fuel supplies, numbering over half of dealers, will gain the increase effective March 1 to offset higher operating costs and reduced volumes.
All federal, county and city offices will be closed Monday for George Washington's Birthday. City banking facilities and savings and loan associations mostly closed, Briercroft open house. Postal service observes regular weekend window and collection today, with two deliveries. City-County Library closed. All other businesses and schools follow regular schedules unless announced.
Agriculture Commissioner John White denounces the push for more water feasibility studies amid Texas water shortage concerns. He argues the real crisis is water supply, not petroleum products, and warns that despite numerous studies, progress remains limited.
White urged rapid action to expand Texas water resources at Water Inc meeting at Koko Palace, arguing feasibility studies delay needed projects. He warned that without bold steps, energy shortages pale next to a binding water crisis for agriculture and irrigation across the state.
In Berkeley the Symbionese Liberation Army demands a multimillion dollar food giveaway to the poor as ransom for heiress Patricia Hearst. A tape identifies a General Field Marshal Chin and notes she is alive and healthy, awaiting her release amid pressures on her parents and authorities.
A reader asks for divine protection and guidance in daily life. The prayer asks for Heavenly Father to keep loved ones safe and to walk in light, ending with a blessing in Jesus' name.
Avalanche Journal reports the Ranch Headquarters Museum at Texas Tech aims to preserve cattle industry history from Cortez to the Texas Coastal Plain and the High Plains, highlighting a three-man team continuing restoration work. The piece notes the rise of cattle and cowboy culture that defined Texas on the world stage.
In Lubbock armed robberies surged with 24 reported this year, half in convenience drive in groceries. Det Tommy Roberts urges stores to limit cash on hand with drop safes and other measures to deter bandits as investigators note no clear pattern or location.
Allen Pearson of the National Weather Service reports a decade long shift of tornado activity from Oklahoma to the South Plains Panhandle area of Texas. The South Plains Panhandle averages 16 tornadoes yearly in a 10 000 square mile zone near Olton with a path from Clim to Hereford area. The trend follows a long term data set showing Oklahoma’s southwest region averaged 16 tornadoes annually 1953 to 1963 while South Plains Panhandle averaged six, but the two swapped in the last decade with North and West Texas bearing the brunt.
The 22nd annual Regional Spelling Bee will be held April 15 at Smylie Wilson Junior High School auditorium directed by Dr. Cecil Green. Lubbock winner Robin Wral of Lamesa captured the National Spelling Bee in 1972 with a $1000 prize and a three day New York trip.
In Tampa an off duty police officer attempting to arrest two men distributing Black Muslim literature sparked a shootout that killed Charles Stevens, 22, and critically wounded officer J W Carter and guard Joseph Lemelin. Two bystanders were leg wound victims. Police aim to question Carter as they assess the incident.
Secret Service reports a stolen military helicopter hovered over the White House grounds around midnight and again at 1 am before officers used shotguns to bring it down. Pilot was being interviewed by agents. no injuries reported. The craft reportedly came from Baltimore. President Nixon was in Florida.
New York report says former Attorney General Mitchell and former Commerce Secretary Stans face trial on conspiracy obstructing justice and perjury charges. John Dean is expected to testify. defense motions and venue changes were denied by U.S. District Judge Lis Gagliardi.
In a light amusements column a comic dictionary note describes a wedding ceremony where the bridegroom discovers his own significance for the first time. The piece plays on humorous tones about marriage and self worth within a daily paper’s leisure section.
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