Reds Threaten Tough Talk
Lubbock leads a bold stance as tensions rise with strong statements from the Reds. Officials and fans watch closely as city leaders weigh response and potential actions.
01 Jan 1973
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1973
Page
1
Lubbock leads a bold stance as tensions rise with strong statements from the Reds. Officials and fans watch closely as city leaders weigh response and potential actions.
The Avalanche-Journal announces a month long campaign titled Lubbock Leads the Way to promote the hub city as the Southwest metro. Daily color pages will depict growth indicators, main industries and key businesses with bylined stories and graphics. Nationwide circulation will accompany placemats and buttons for readers and sponsors.
Miami report says NTSB disclosed Eastern Airlines pilot Warren Terry had a benign brain tumor and may not have been in full command during the fatal flight. Copilot Albert Stockstill was flying when the plane crashed into the Everglades, killing 97 of 178 aboard. one survivor among the regular crew remained ill. Investigators pursue gears of a possible cockpit distraction as a contributing factor.
North Vietnam indicated it will press for full adoption of the Oct 20 draft peace agreement with no modifications. Hanoi’s spokesman in Paris warned the United States must sign as is, while Kissinger and Le Duc Tho faced deadlock and a provisional bombing halt was extended.
A survey of Lubbock residents shows New Year resolutions range from losing weight and quitting smoking to spending less money. Debbie Farnsworth wants more activity, Mary Elian Sircy aims to lose 30 pounds, Jo Lynn Wilson plans trust in others, and Mike Walker vows thrift. Several say no changes needed.
A reader offers a devotional wish for guidance in the new year 1973, asking Heavenly Father to guide lives in the year ahead and to be worthy of His love through Jesus Christ.
Weather update from the Avalanche Journal notes a low pressure system over northern New Mexico today bringing moist Gulf air and an arctic high in Oklahoma. Snow and freezing drizzle are possible by Tuesday with 50 percent odds for the Lubbock area, temps dipping into the 20s tonight and 30s Tuesday, and a winter watch in effect statewide.
Washington AP reports efforts by Sen Taft and allies to end the long standing seniority rule in the Senate and elect committee chairmen by party vote. A GOP coalition named Committee on Congressional Reform pushes broader changes including more open committee meetings. Defenders argue seniority prevents politicking and ensures experienced leadership.
The tale recalls Chester Hubbard of Lubbock who in the early 1900s rigged a bicycle with sails to ride 40 mile weekend rounds. He studied wind patterns to speed travel and later worked at Kuykendall Chevrolet before starting his own used car business.
The early 1900s tale of Chester Hubbard of Lubbock who rigged a bicycle with sails and rode weekends to his Ta hoka home while attending high school in Lubbock. The scene is captured in a staff drawing by Diane Kuss.
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