24 Jan 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1972
Page
1
Sen Edmund S Muskie appears on track to sew up the Democratic presidential nomination. Texas Tech and Texas push the Southwest Conference race, with Tech holding an inside shot at the crown after Tuesday night’s games.
Texas congressmen weigh a special session or a direct appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to undo the 11th hour redistricting order from a Dallas federal court. Opposition hinges on whether their districts contain friendly constituents and losses.
A Texas State Society gathering in Greenville highlights push for new congressional redistricting. Lawmakers like Rep. James Cole back a special session, while Gov. Preston Smith declines citing cost. Rep. Graham Purcell weighs future plans amid north-central district implications. See TEXAS Page 10.
A reader asks for divine help to aid those in need and to learn when help is not required. The plea ends with an Amen.
San Francisco ILWU leader Harry Bridges said separate contracts for wheat alfalfa and feed grains would be discussed with Pacific Northwest Grain Elevator Operators to move grain ships. Talks may begin soon with PMA negotiations reopening this week amid Nixon administration pressure.
The 92nd Congress begins its second week with clashes over foreign aid and the West Coast dock strike. Senate to vote on an equal employment amendment after Nixon’s FY budget, while the House debates a $2.75 billion foreign aid bill. Nixon seeks emergency legislation to end the longshoremen’s strike, but labor leaders oppose binding arbitration and hearings on the plan may wait until midweek.
The National Earthquake Information Center reported the year's first major quake in the New Hebrides Islands in the southwest Pacific. A 7.1 magnitude tremor struck at 2:17 pm CST near the northern end of the island group, 1 200 miles northeast of Brisbane. Officials noted the sparsely populated area reduced potential damage.
Rancher Sam Garrett recalls how Pickett reportedly started steer wrestling by accident when loading steers. The story says Pickett bit and pinned a steer after a provoked twist, a version archived by the Rodeo Historical Society. Pickett later joined the 1 Ranch Wild West shows.
San Mateo California honors M3 soldiers of Company A 327th Infantry Battalion 101st Airborne Division with a three day welcome including a banquet dance and home dinners. The parade marks a rare unit recognition as 101st Airborne celebrates return from Vietnam amid local praise and personal notes from residents.
U S warplanes swept into North Vietnam twice targeting antiaircraft guns and a radar site near the Demilitarized Zone while Marines began packing for home in northern South Vietnam. In Laos US forces reported killings of Vietnamese guerrillas in several skirmishes.
A near record January high was logged in Lubbock Sunday as a warm spell persisted before a cold front returns. Temperatures reached into the 70s in parts of the region while other areas saw readings near 60s. The National Weather Service warned that cooler air and possible precipitation would follow into midweek with lingering winds and dusty conditions.
A Gallup poll reported that senator Muskie leads Kennedy for the Democratic nomination, with Kennedy's support dropping as voter absence grows. The spokesman noted a dramatic shift in preference, reflecting changing party alignment.
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield says Ed Muskie does not have the nomination locked up and the race could become a horse race if he falters. Alabama Governor George Wallace says he is trying to win the Democratic nomination but does not rule out a third party bid if unsuccessful. Wallace argues the Democratic Party fails to represent common citizens, while Mansfield counters he would not support Wallace if he stays in the Democratic fold. Page 10.
Partly cloudy and turning colder this afternoon with a high near the dow. Tonight will be much colder with lows in the mid 20s. Winds will be gusty up to 25 mph this afternoon.
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