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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1972
Page
6
The article reports on a U S peace proposal linked to a six month pullout and cease-fire plan for Indochina. It notes a Thieu resignation gesture with his approval and an internationally supervised election at the end of six months.
Lawmakers debate court drawn maps with minority discrimination claims while governors and congressmen react. Officials cite population equity, warn plan may hamper elections as lawmakers push for legislative fixes amid presidential and Vietnam peace talks.
Circumstantial evidence may be against him but the pint-sized driver, David Calloway, behind the wheel of the fire chief's car in St. Petersburg, Florida, is described as no reckless driver. He allegedly stopped after hitting an already leaning sign, as depicted in an AP Wirephoto.
Deputies traced a body after a late night call to Odessa near Blackshear Junior High School. The victim, a young divorcee and mother of a year old son, apparently died by strangulation with cords bound on hands feet and neck. The Ketor County grand jury issued an indictment in a regular session Tuesday.
New Mexico legislators proposed a Vietnam veteran scholarship program to cover annual resident tuition. The amendment defines eligible veterans by service period and residence, to be administered by the Board of Educational Finance overseen by Dr. William McConnell, with an estimated annual cost around $500,000.
A 34 year old Lubbock woman Shirly Sparling of 6206 20th St was injured in a one car turnover on the Joep 289 overpass at W 4th Street around 10 30 p.m. She suffered head and internal injuries and remained under emergency treatment at Methodist Hospital late Tuesday with the extent of injuries not yet known.
Families of missing or captured service members greeted President Nixon’s televised peace offer with mixed feelings. Some praised the plan as comprehensive yet others argued it lacked a clear no-strings exchange date. Activist groups vow continued pressure while individual relatives weighed potential progress and lasting doubts.
Reese AFB returned aircraft with water as two planes rolled along the taxiway. The T-38 crew included Capt. James E. Alexander instructor pilot 2nd Lt. Reed J. Hall student and S Sgt James Thompson crew chief. The T-37 crew featured Capt. John R. Sullivan instructor pilot 2nd Lt. Floyd A. Peede student and S Sgt Gary E. Adams.
Los Angeles AP reports former Broadway columnist Walter Winchell, 74, is confined to UCLA Medical Center with improved condition on Tuesday. The hospital declined to disclose illness details, noting he has been in and out of the hospital since November 19 and had multiple recent visits.
Texas seeks a stay on a federal ruling that filing fees for candidates and voters create a wealth barrier. No decision yet. Secretary of State Bullock directs officials to accept May 6 primary applications without fees, return paid fees, and allow voluntary contributions.
Two young Greeks proposed selling commemorative postage stamps to raise funds for the 1896 Athens Olympics. Their idea provided the Greek Committee with the money needed to organize the revival of the Games.
President Nixon drew broad praise from both parties for his Vietnam peace proposals. Critics argued the key question remains how long the United States will stay in Indochina to support South Vietnam. Senators and public figures weighed the plan’s terms and the prospect of a U.S. withdrawal.
French researcher Michel Siffre aims to spend six months in Midnight Cave near Del Rio Texas to study the effects of purposelessness on humans. He hopes to start February 1 with four assistants and a reliable electric supply at the cave mouth. He will live on canned foods similar to astronauts meals.
Ohio Pay Board member Dr. William G. Caples of Kenyon College predicts wage and price controls will persist long due to world market pressures. He notes the board blends labor, business, and public members to maintain economic stability and seeks a 2 to 3 percent inflation rate by December.
The UTU's 42 month agreement retroactive to Jan 1 1970 provides a 42 percent wage rise. Congress approved 1970 raises of 13.5 percent and the Pay Board added 5 percent back to Apr 1 1971 and 5 percent to Oct 1, 1971 with conditions for 10 percent later. The board tied further increases to progress on implementing new work rules sought by railroads to boost competitiveness.
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