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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1972
Page
4
The Commerce Department reported a solid rise in leading indicators last month, signaling a strong year ahead. Economic gauges point to continued expansion with widespread improvements across key sectors.
Plainview Herald co publisher Hilburn dies at 80. World War I veteran commanded 259th Infantry in France earning Distinguished Service Cross Croix de Guerre with Palm and Legion of Honor. He later led water and civic efforts in West Texas with Kiwanis Hale County Historical Society and First United Methodist Church.
North Vietnam and Viet Cong delegates criticized Nixon's plan as a campaign ploy and demanded reforms and total withdrawal. Thuy and Tien pressed for reparations and rejected public bargaining while Lam lauded a two stage framework leading to troop pullout and prisoner exchanges.
Ada Grace Marshall 77, a Lockney native who lived in the Lockney Nursing Home for six months, died about 10 a.m. Thursday. Services set for 3 p.m. Saturday at West College and Third Church of Christ with Frank Duckworth officiating. Burial in Jackney Cemetery under Carter Funeral Home. She had no immediate survivors.
Mrs. Conner, with a Memphis State University degree, returns to New Mexico and lands a dog catcher job amid scarce state social work posts. She endures bites and an antirabies shot reaction while caring for animals in crowded cages. Her position, funded only for a year or two, reflects uncertain futures as she plans graduate studies possibly in animal related work.
Farmers in West Texas welcomed moisture from recent weather as a sign of optimism for 1972. In Lubbock and Plainview, business owners noted snow varying in impact but predicted relief as the cold front moved toward the coast. Temperatures were forecast to plunge below 10 degrees in the Panhandle with teens elsewhere. In Northern California, heavy snow stranded hundreds on California 17, blocking a 20 mile stretch between Los Gatos and Santa Cruz for hours and delaying tow operations amid the decade’s worst snowfall. National Weather Service attributed the storm as the heaviest broad snowfall since 1962.
Ada Farris 94 of 2909 1st Place died about 5 35 p m Thursday at University Convalescent Center. Services at 3 30 p m Saturday in Resthaven Singleton Wilson Chapel with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. She was born in Mississippi and moved to the Lubbock area from Windom in 1925. Survivors include two sons Clyde and Clarence, six daughters, 22 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.
Four youths died after a TV one site crash more than 100 feet past the auto. The deaths raise this year’s South Plains toll to 12. Five people died in South Plains traffic during the same period last year. Services for the four youths are pending at Thomas Funeral Home.
Rome reports that early Roman bedding used hay reeds wool or feathers for mattress fills dating back to around 300 B C. The simple materials reflect ancient sleeping practices and comfort needs.
Pay Board chairman George H. Boldt told Senators the board is united and ready to set wage policy as lawmakers confirm him and others. Labor leaders criticized Boldt as inexperienced and subservient to the Nixon administration, urging his firing. Proxmire pressed Boldt on leadership and staff hiring while Grayson faced similar critiques.
A bill approved in 1968 would provide protection to Democratic and some Republican candidates based on polls near March 20. Kennedy appears likely to accept protection. Muskie, Humphrey, McGovern, Jackson, McCarthy, Lindsay, and Wallace listed as offered protectors. Nixon already protected. McCloskey qualifies by a 13 percent Gallup reading, while Ashbrook has not shown poll support yet.
Gov. Preston Smith notes a special session may be needed to fix filing fee financing but plans no session. Martin cautions a session might not suffice as constitutional amendments may be required. Johnston counters that high fees will bar candidates from the primary ballot and urges accountability.
Funeral services for A. W. Beard 84 of Rt. 6 Lubbock will be held at 2 30 p m at Woodrow Baptist Church with Rev. David Miller officiating. Burial follows at Resthaven Memorial Park under Rix Funeral Directors. Beard a farmer in Lubbock County since 1931 died early Thursday in Mercy Hospital Slaton survived by a son a daughter two brothers two sisters and two grandchildren. Pallbearers named G L Nelson O L Doyle Jesse Johnson W W Stanley Pat Van Bibber and John F Griffin.
Funeral for Amalia Amador 48 of 411 Hub Homes set for 10 30 a m Saturday at Church of Christ 501 N Quirt Ave with Jim Baker minister officiating Burial at Resthaven Memorial Park under Sanders Funeral Home. She died after brief illness Tuesday 6 45 pm native of Raton NM early resident of Lubbock survivors include husband Victor two sons three daughters eight grandchildren four great grandchildren
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