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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1972
Page
6
Senator Muskie declares a bid for the 1972 Democratic nomination with a call for a new beginning and stronger national leadership. He criticizes past administration for war, inflation, unemployment, and rising crime, and outlines aims to unite Americans toward a fairer society.
The 5 percent prime rate cut drew comment from Kellner of Manu factories Hanover Trust who said consumer loan demand remains stronger than business borrowing. He warned a one time cut won’t spark new borrowing without prior intent. Economists remain more bullish than businessmen as the Fed’s large purchases of government securities push money rates down. Irving Trust Citibank and Bankers Trust adopt floating primes linked to money rates. The stock market showed little reaction to the cuts, with analysts noting they were expected.
Former U.S. senator and Texas Democratic figure Yarborough plans a 9 am Tuesday announcement in the Texas House chamber. He may run for U.S. Senate or Texas governor, with supporters urging a candidacy while Tower’s re‑election plans loom.
Services for Tsaue Ollin Newton 85 a retired lawyer and former district judge will be at 10 30 a m today in the First Presbyterian Church with Rev J O Kennell officiating Burial will be in Seymour Masonic Cemetery under Seymour Memorial Funeral Home direction Newton a brother of Mrs Guy Jacobs of Plainview died Sunday in Seymour after a lengthy illness
The speaker condemns poverty education housing environment health care employment crime and war saying it is indefensible that people die in a war most Americans rejected. He notes many feel the country heads the wrong direction and powerless to stop it but promises action.
Washington officials consider trimming the sky marshal budget by up to 11 million while strengthening ground security. The Federal Aviation Administration says armed marshals at airports remain a deterrent, but acting effectiveness is limited as hijackings decline. Airlines cite recruitment and training gaps since the program began in 1969.
Nissar, longtime Lubbock resident and farm machinery businessman, declares commitment to serve and study issues before taking stands. He aims to finish 1970 capital improvements and ensure taxpayers get value. He and wife Marilyn have three children and are Tech alumni.
Services for Claud L Judsons 78 of Fort Worth will be at Crescent Hill Church of Christ in Brownfield at 2 pm Thursday. He died Monday in Harris Hospital Fort Worth after a long illness. Burial in Brownfield Cemetery under Brownfield Funeral Home direction. Survivors include wife Elizabeth son William C brother James Clarence sister Iva Price foster sister Mildred Rentfro four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services for O. T. Wideman 63 of Blackwell Oklahoma are planned for 10 a.m. Thursday at the Assembly of God Church in Blackwell with Rev. Cecil Thomas officiating. Burial follows at Ioof Cemetery under Roberts and Sons. Wideman died Monday evening at home from an apparent heart attack leaving a wife five daughters a son and 12 grandchildren.
The piece outlines negotiations on wage boosts for aerospace workers, with various contracts seeking raises from 7 to 11.8 percent while the Price Commission faces studies to lift controls. Grayson notes enforcement will rely on IRS spot checks and public tips, amid a broader shift in price regulation ahead of the 1973 expiry.
In Dawson County Watson and Williams were indicted for the December 1970 murder of Williams, manager of Higginbotham-Bartlett Lumber Co. in Seagraves. Watson, aligned with an oil-field haven near Denver City, waived venue and pleaded guilty after the state sought the death penalty. Williams was beaten and shot in his Seagraves office on November 19 after two men were found inside.
A 48 year old Brownfield teacher was killed when his car overturned on U S 87 seven miles north of here. Claude Sanford Gibbs II died at the scene. Services are pending in San Angelo with Robert Massey Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife and two sons Claude IV and Gregory.
Passengers aboard a jet bound for the West Coast endured a rough flight in Texas with seats unbuckled after the plane dropped suddenly. Two doctors and a nurse treated injuries while the crew and medical staff evacuated to hospitals. Passengers recalled a chaotic scene as lunch was served and the cabin pitched violently.
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