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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1973

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Storm Bases Grip On Area Ends War Vigil

Dollie Browning kept two long vigils for her husband a World War II prisoner and for her son Air Force Captain Thomas Browning released from Vietnam captivity. She recalls the prolonged separation and the relief at reunion and notes wives are now better informed and prepared.

Orlando, Fla Dollie Browning Vietnam Air Force Thomas Browning Browning Charlton Browning Germany Tommy

Citywide containerization eyed for Lubbock sanitation

Lubbock officials move toward city wide garbage containerization after a test in northeast and south Lubbock. The council pushed for plans to fund the program with revenue sharing money and potential federal funding, noting cost savings and job transitions for workers as routes are modernized.

Vaughn Hendrie Avalanche Journal Lubbock Bryce Campbell Carolyn A Dan Morrs Turner Sud

Good Farm Year Seen By Experts

Washington based economists say 1973 will bring a strong farm year with net farm income near 19 billion, despite a potential dip in profits. Exports are expected to total about 11.1 billion for the year ending June, aided by grain sales to Soviet bloc and China.

Washington (Ap Sity Agriculture Department Net Farm Inc National Agricultural Outlook Jaan Redhina Russia USDA Kyle Randall Elerman Tthe Randall Ecan

Food Costs Jump as Wages Lag and Social Security Tax Hits

Washington AP reports January price rise of 0.3 percent and a 1.1 percent drop in purchasing power for the average worker, the third straight monthly decline. Higher grocery costs and new social security taxes squeeze consumer budgets as unions plan new contracts for about five million workers.

Washington Labor Department New Contract Nixon Bureau of Labor Statistics

Prayer Note From Lois Patterson of Lathbock

A devotional prayer asks for courage through God’s grace when darkness hides his face. Lois Patterson of Lathbock signs the message in a simple, reverent tone.

Christ Lois Patterson Lathbock

Panhandle South Plains Fair Extends Eight-Day Run in 1973

Directors voted to lengthen the exposition to eight days from six, with the fair starting Saturday September 22 and running through Saturday September 29. Officers re-elected include Lennis Baker as president and Joe Baldridge as vice president. Homer F Hunt was elected treasurer, Ik Nutstedler II fills a vacant seat, and Hilburn previously served on the board. Two shows are scheduled daily at 5 30 p m and 8 30 p m with final entertainment choices pending.

Lennis Baker Joe Baldridge Homer F. Hunt Marvin Bo Hchora Jr Hilburn Varius Ik Nutstedler II Juary Steve J. Lewis

Diplomacy Replaces Military Role In World Affairs

William J. Dyess of the US Department at Texas Tech urges more diplomacy and less military action in world affairs. He says diplomatic work rises three to four fold as the military lessens. Dyess spoke to Tech classes, visited a Tech Center reception, and planned talks at Wayland College. He weighs each action for American interests and says he acts as a lawyer for the United States.

Gerry Burton United States Te US Texas Tech William J. Dyess Dyess Tech Tech Center Wayland College Soviet Union

Russian Says Relations Toward U S Improving

Soviet official Gleb Smirnov told a Wayland College audience that recent U S USSR treaties have made peace possible and trade could triple. He cited past cooperation, urged continued improvement, and referenced demarcation talks with China and broader world peace aims.

Jerry Huddleston Plainview United Nations New York City United States Russia Gleb A. Smirney Wayland College U.S Ussr

Nixon outlines tax reform focus and proposed bills

In a statement to Congress President Nixon pledges tax reform with closing loopholes and proposes measures to aid the elderly, provide tax relief, and improve private pensions, unemployment insurance, minimum wage, and transportation, with further recommendations expected this year.

Washington Ress Nixon Congresstion Congress State of the Union Nison Heli

Weather Map Clipped Notes On Saturday Forecast

Fragmentary weather page notes show a forecast for Saturday with misty conditions tonight and a high for the day. Mentions southerly wind and variable temperatures across regions, with unclear place names and measurements due to damaged text.

Labteck Masimur

US and China Move Toward Normal Diplomatic Ties

The United States and China announced progress toward full diplomatic relations with mutual recognition in Beijing and Washington. Henry Kissinger described four major achievements including normalization goals, reducing military danger, and pledges not to seek regional hegemony as talks followed Nixon's visit and ongoing discussions in Peking.

Washington United States China Peking Nixon Mainland Henry 4. Jhissinger Vietnam Kissinger Charman May Tse Ting Chow En

Snowstorm Closes Schools and Trails in Lubbock Region

Snowfall of up to nine inches paralyzed parts of Lubbock and the South Plains, closing schools and halting cotton harvest. Rapid melt and lingering flurries kept driving hazards through the night as warnings remained in effect for the Panhandle South Plains and higher elevations west of the Pecos.

Dave Knapp Avalanche-Journal State Lubbock South Plains Panhandle-South Plains Pecos National Weather Service Panhandle New Mexico NWS

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