Smith appointee named by governor to Texas Vending Commission
Williams, a Dallas man and 18th chair of the Texas Vending Commission, faces Senate confirmation as Gov Preston Smith seeks a legislative session. Fort Worth Vending Co. records show 70 percent owned by Raymond B Williams as a former Fort Worth bookkeeper testified behind closed doors about the tavern control.
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Talks Underway Government To Act If Dockers Strike
The Nixon administration says it will act quickly to force a settlement if West Coast longshoremen strike again. Counts, head of the Federal Mediation Service, promises possible legislation to settle or establish terms. Negotiations continue between the Pacific Maritime Association and the ILWU as a walkout looms Monday.
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Congress Readies High Stakes 1972 Clash
The Gnd Congress returns to the Capitol for a session expected to pit major fights over welfare reform health care and revenue sharing. President Nixon has proposals in all three areas and Senate Democrats plan active action while weighing changes and political risk in a presidential year.
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Lubbock speech tournament yields superior student ratings
Lubbock students earned high scores at a Saturday speech tournament held locally. The event drew participants from area schools and showcased immediate public speaking and performance skills across multiple categories.
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Leftists Claim Credit For Bomb Blast In Buenos Aires
A leftist guerrilla group claimed responsibility for a bomb blast in Buenos Aires that killed three members of a bomb disposal squad and injured 12 police and fire personnel. The device hidden in a bouquet exploded as experts attempted to defuse it near the elevator entrance of former Justice Minister Jaime Perriaux's apartment building.
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Prayer Sobre Unity and Self Knowledge
A reader from Denver offers a short prayer asking for unity and inner truth. The message seeks collective self awareness and mutual respect among people, ending with an Amen and signoff by Mandal Wilder of Denver.
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Avenue Q traffic to worsen amid planned full rebuild
District Engineer Oscar Crain of the Texas Highway Department warns Avenue Q traffic will deteriorate further as crews begin a full rebuild. Barricades, torn pavement and holes mark the street while preliminary work advances with storm sewer inlets installed.
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Posting exemption granted to small firms on price freezes
The Price Commission exempted retail firms under $200 000 annual revenue from posting freeze level prices, affecting 87 percent of firms accounting for 24 percent of sales. enforcement begins next Tuesday with fines up to 5000 dollars for violations and possible consumer lawsuits for unposted price hikes.
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Six Degrees Warmup On Way After Frosty Blast
Winter's bite spreads across the nation with subfreezing lows, including 6 degrees in Lubbock and a minus 5 in northern Minnesota. The forecast predicts a warming trend, with Lubbock expected to reach around 60 degrees today.
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VD Awareness Month Prompts Local Health Warnings
City officials warn gonorrhea and syphilis rise in Lubbock County with underreporting and hidden infections. Health leaders note many cases go undetected especially in females and younger groups. January is VD Awareness Month announced by Gov. Preston Smith.
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Ecuador Seizes Three U.S. Tuna Boats in 200 Mile Zone
Ecuadorian navy reports on Saturday that three American vessels the City of Lisbon the Puritan and the AK Strom were seized for fishing inside Ecuador's 200 mile territorial sea. The AJ Strom the second largest U.S. tuna boat was reported seized earlier by the American Tuna Boat Association in San Diego California.
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Three Shot Down In Bank Holdups In Chihuahua
Robberies across Chihuahua last weekend totaled 54000 dollars taken in three separate bank heists. Police report three suspects died in a shootout at one bank. Authorities noted multiple branches participated, with several stores implicated in the raids and ongoing investigations into the robberies and involved entities.
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More GIs To Leave Vietnam
The U S Command cut 2 580 troops reducing combat battalions but froze withdrawal of tactical and air rescue squadrons due to new missile threats on South Vietnam s northern frontier. North Vietnam moved mobile launchers closer to the DMZ prompting aerial encampments and missile sightings near Laos. Secretary Laird said South Vietnam strength would fall to 16 000 by May.
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Lubbock Stores Enforce Blue Law Closings
Officials say shops in Lubbock will close or curb sales on Sundays as the blue law takes effect. The Globe store stays open for a pre advertised sale while other outlets like Family Center and Albertsons vow to remain open on Sundays, citing the transition.
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Weather Outlook For Lubbock This Weekend
Fair and warmer today and Monday with light tonight. Highs in the 60s Monday. Southerly winds 5 to 10 mph early today shifting to southwest to westerly this afternoon.
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