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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1971
Page
6
The article reports a growing budget deficit with a $1.2 billion forecast for the year ending June 30, noting that Treasury officials expect a higher figure and that congressional committees press for action on saving measures. It cites Nixon's forecast and mentions the Senate and House committees involved.
The N. T. Conner Rifle Club instructor plans to retire after decades teaching youngsters to shoot. He recalls tests of wind heat and mirage, the postal match format, and three top shooters who earned four day deer hunts. He notes replacing him will require time and gun knowledge.
The Federal Reserve cut the discount rate for 10 regional banks, a move aligned with falling short term rates and a prime rate slip. Banks Atlanta and Dallas may follow, while observers note a shift toward frequent small adjustments and broader credit easing.
Brazil’s military government says it will release 70 prisoners held for the kidnapping of Swiss ambassador Giovanni Enrico Bucher. An official announcement by President Emilio Garrastazú Medici is expected once prisoners are collected and ready to depart for political asylum abroad, possibly Algeria. The move follows years of government resistance to releasing captives deemed guilty of crimes or unwilling to be freed. Also noted, Washington reports that in 1878 New York state set a bag limit on grouse and prairie chickens for one day and season.
House interim committee studying voter problems urges automatic re registration for Texans who vote in presidential elections. Lt Gov Barnes backs the plan and directs the Privileges and Elections panel to draft a new bill. Officials discuss potential legal challenges and legislative coordination with the attorney general's office.
At Camp Pendleton and Twentynine Palms Marines rely on trained German shepherds to locate cannabis. About 300 Marines faced marijuana charges after dog alerts, with dogs like Rebel and Doc detecting 53 and 50 ounces respectively. The program began in 1965 and aims to curb narcotics flow while adding base security.
A bandit in a gold coat threatened clerks at two Marts and a third robbery at a service station on North University. A Mexican American youth with an antique pistol robs Sammy Gonzales of 75 to 80 dollars at McLain Shamrock. Earlier, two masked men stole about 3000 dollars at Stewart Grocery and Market with hostages. Continuous gunman threat described. robber details include attire and heights.
A brutal cold wave shuts down Pasadena lights and disrupts traffic as Houston area faces outages. Snow and ice sweep Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado with record lows in Hawley Lake and Phoenix. Utah and Salt Lake City report water and heat issues while California growers brace for crop losses but Yuma lettuce fares well.
A giant refining machine from Padnos will crush junk cars into cornflake sized pieces in two minutes. One operator runs a 20 foot elevated control house with a panel signaling any breakdowns while the plant promises to clear Michigan’s backlog of over 10,400 abandoned hulks within a year.
Stewart recounts a heist where two men entered a store and demanded customers move to a back room. A small caliber pistol was shown. one assailant attempted to tie the victims but failed. Four bank bags held $3,000 in currency, checks worth $1,000, and 25 blank money orders.
In Johannesburg the morning glory is the top flower bloom among local children. Dealers report brisk seed sales after stockouts and note that large quantities can cause hallucinogenic trips. Police cannot stop the sale as seeds remain legal.
Albuquerque residents face freezing conditions as the city provides free rooms for families without heat. Calls surged from 134 million to 214 million daily, blamed on teens home from school. Fire crews thaw pipes and rescue a person using an electric blanket that short circuited. Alligators at the zoo suffer exposure as officials note one African antelope died from the cold. Officials urge fuel conservation with Santa Fe County shutting off natural gas to 300 families in Santa Fe and Tesuque. Gas supply cut by Southern Union Gas Co as pressure drops below 90 psi from a normal 250-275 psi.
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