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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1973
Page
3
Lubbock paper edition dated Tuesday morning January 28 1978 details local news briefs. Publication covers regional events crime weather sports and community notices typical of a daily Texas newspaper front page.
A long running City Hall clash in Lubbock erupts as Mayor Morris Turner promotes revenue sharing and garbage containerization to address finances while Councilwoman Carolyn Jordan criticizes the move and Councilman Bryce Campbell faces related concerns. The dispute recalls earlier campaigning and ties to the city’s Civic Center and Airport development.
The Texas Industrial Commission reports 1972 as the state's second best year for industrial growth with 355 new plants locating in Texas, down 56 from the 1969 record of 411. Chairman Chester Wine cites brighter overall economic prospects despite past problems. In Lubbock, council bickering threatens effectiveness, with a Wednesday work session seen as a chance to move forward. Former Gov James A Rhodes urges stronger vocational education funding and federal coordination to save up to 100 million dollars annually by merging programs and raising a new status for vocational training.
Washington reports suggest the Helsinki conference could foster a more open society across Europe. The Soviet Union may agree to proposals for freer movement, travel and trade, easing press restrictions, while maintaining sovereignty. Brezhnev urged cooperation with respect to laws, signaling gradual change.
Evans and Novak report that the Nixon White House plans to seek legislation to decontrol natural gas prices at the wellhead. Charis Walker, the Treasury deputy secretary, will resign to join a private Washington consultant firm aiding deregulation efforts on Capitol Hill.
Washington In his first months as DNC chairman Robert Strauss pushes to expand Charter Commission and Delegate Selection, install moderates in key staff roles, and form a council of elected officials. He targets a broader party balance to curb the New Left and press McGovern on fundraising lists. The anti McGovern coalition fears a floor fight as 25 at large members are chosen in spring.
Charles E. Wilson agreed to dispose of his 24 million dollars in General Motors stock as President Eisenhower formally appoints him to be secretary of defense. Albuquerque fireball expert cites Russia testing new guided missiles. Lubbock City Commission approves street paving for 60 blocks and widening of six blocks plus zone changes and tax delinquency penalty ordinance.
Henry J. Taylor highlights Geneva as a neutral hub with 130 nationalities and 170 world organizations. The piece extols Switzerland’s rich education, science, and culture, noting Zurich and Geneva as key universities, famed authors and thinkers, and Switzerland’s high newspaper circulation and global prestige.
A collage of humorous health musings and trivia attributed to Dr Peter J Stein erohn and L M Boyd. Topics include aging muscles efficiency, misrendered phrases, sunscreen and pets, fashion overdo, smoking stats by gender since 1960, soap usage, shoe fitting tips, cars related patents, turkey consumption, and mixing alcohol with water.
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