Watergate Trial Opens With Guilty Plea and Spy Allegations
In Washington AP reports the Watergate case moves forward as a guilty plea is entered and conspiracy and burglary charges loom. Prosecutor Silbert outlines a plan to prove that Hunt recruited a university student to infiltrate Muskie and McGovern campaigns, with 60 witnesses expected as the trial could last three months.
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Washington (Ap
Ite
E. Pea ‘Hunt Jr
Silbert
Hunt
Muskie
McGovern
Bernard L. Barker
Frank A. Sturgis
Eugene R. Martinez
Virgilio Gonzalez
Winter's cold boosts nationwide fuel shortage and rationing
The Associated Press reports fierce cold across the nation causing fuel oil and gas shortages. Schools closed or reduced, industry layoffs rose, and transport faced curtailment. In Washington, Interior Secretary Morton urged speeding imports while industry leaders blamed price controls and import rules for hampering supply. Locally, Louisiana and Denver areas saw major disruptions, layoffs, and school closings as temperatures stayed subfreezing.
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Associated Press
Washington
Rogers C. B. Morton
Michigan
California
Louisiana
Lubbock area marriage licenses set record in 1972
The Ad Today lists a record for marriage licenses issued in 1972 by Lubbock County. It notes other items such as bank promotions and national news while previewing sections like editorials market reports and family news. A dog with a wagging tail is humorously described in the comics.
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Lubbock, Area
Lubbock County
Fragmentary Weather Note From An Unknown Page
Odd weather fragment mentions locations and numbers but lacks clear events or dates. Readable bits hint at climate brief style but no decisive forecast or measurements are present.
Tech Starts Spring Registration at Texas Tech
About 2000 students enrolled on the first day amid snow and cold weather. Registration continues through Jan 30 with extended hours and multiple locations including the registrar in West Hall and department offices. several colleges delayed start due to conditions.
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Texas Tech University
Lubbock
Municipal
Wil
West
Hall
Coliseum
Texas
Lubbock Christian College
al Weather
Paris Signs of thaw in Vietnam talks persist
In Paris Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho extended their Vietnam peace talks for four more hours marking a possible thaw. The session, hosted by the North Vietnamese envoy at Gif sur Yvette, avoided face to face public contact though Kissinger was seen shaking hands with an unidentified North Vietnamese official. Sources say Hanoi remains unwilling to concede major changes to the draft while signaling readiness to sign the October framework. The 173rd weekly semipublic session was expected to yield new statements from Hanoi.
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Paris
Henry A. Kissinger
le Duc Tho
Vietnam
Reds
French Communist Party
Gif Sur Yvette
Kissinger
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Haiphong
U.S
Tho
United States
County shares underfunding seen in revenue payments
County officials criticize federal revenue sharing formulas after receiving 259,860 as part of the 1972 county share, leaving total at 530,674 and prompting questions about allocation. Auditor cites possible held back funds for audit errors while city and county await further quarterly payments.
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Eugene Smith
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock County
Rod Shaw
Royal Furgeson
Lubbock
State budget outlines education and infrastructure funding
The plan proposes $5 billion for a new state project starting Sept 1, 1973, plus $15.91 billion in education programs. It calls for $2.05 billion in land improvement and vocational spending, $1 million more for expansion, $300 million for junior colleges, $61.5 million for continued senior college funding, and $28 million for local community colleges as Smith departs the treasury.
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RTT
Reaenerras Tregenenets Oe
RTE
Pilin
Pieelas
Continlion
Smith
Texas budget plan ties dollars to goals in state reform drive
Governor Smith details a budget process linking spending to goals and priorities, rejecting tax increases. Lawmakers file reform bills as the legislative session opens while ducks in cold Texas waters suffer. shelter and feeding efforts rise amid calls for action.
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Austin
Sean Smith
Gaeta Germil
Billio
Opie
Honangrensee
Smith
Texas
Senate
House
Percy Grigg
Lubbock Endures Prolonged Freeze With Scarce Sunlight
Lubbock midwinter chill persists since Friday as sunlight remains scarce. The harsh conditions limit outdoor activity and push residents to seek warmth and relief indoors. Local photographers capture the scene with stark skies and frosty streets.
Sign Regulations Revised By Lub bock Urban Renewal Board
Vaughn Hendrif Commissioniers recommended detatched signs be allowed on commercial parcels redeveloped around Memorial Civic Center as part of an amendment to the urban renewal plan. The plan requires planning, zoning, city council and HUD approval.
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Vaughn Hendrif
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
Urban Renewal Agency
Memorial Civic Center
Tygee
Planning and Zoning Commission
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
4Th Street
Avenue Q
Cial
Urban Renewal Board
Warmup clears as snow subsides on South Plains
A fresh blanket of snow covered Lubbock and the South Plains as gusty conditions ease. The National Weather Service predicts sun and a warming trend with highs near 60s by Saturday, while warnings linger for travel along Interstate 20 and southern areas.
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Charles Richards
Avalanche Journal
Lubbock
South Plains
National Weather Service
Colorado City
Sweetwater
Interstate 20
Panhandle
Dtsertment of Public Safety
Panharddle
Midland-Odessa
Prayer for Giving Over Getting
A reader writes a religious reflection urging gratitude and generosity. The text emphasizes focusing on what one gives rather than what one receives. It closes with a prayer asking for divine help to live by selfless giving daily.
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James W. McCord Jr
Liddy
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Henry B. Rothblatt
Miami
Rothblatt
Nation
Mobile
Ala
Arkansas Lumber Company
Denver
Stapleton
The
Lubbock National Bank
New Mexico
Congressional Study of
Aeiepenpers Aageense
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Oird
Iice Daniel Jr
Grigg
27Th St
Wax Dodson
Audubon Society
Middle of the Lake
Loti
Hamilton
New York
UPD
MacMillan Rothesay, Ltd
Welst. John
N.B
DUCKS
Price Commission
East
South
MacMillan Rothesay
Maritime Provinces
Ontario
Quebec
Bowaters U.S. Corp
Calhoun, Tenn
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