01 Jul 1973
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1973
Page
1
Since early 1971 passenger departures at Lubbock Regional Airport increased steadily, viewed as a favorable economic indicator. City retail sales subject to tax rose in 1972 versus 1971, adjusted for inflation, illustrating rising consumer activity and economic momentum.
A page copy reports lawmakers back a rise in Social Security benefits as families and officials discuss near a symbolic summit. The article notes a meeting style with local figures and a cross national context involving Dragan Bubresko and his father, Professor Peter Drago Bubresko, amid wider national debate.
Washington AP Congress quickly approved a 5.6 percent Social Security increase for about 30 million recipients starting next year. The bills also stage a budgeted compromise with President Nixon to end U.S. combat in Indochina by August 15 and extend the debt ceiling. A payroll tax hike for higher earners accompanies the rise, with the maximum extra employee bite set at 3510 next year. The changes were tied to two composite bills sent to the White House after a veto threat and House Senate bargaining. The target benefit and related boosts are postponed to July 1974 for timing in the budget.
The Panhandle South Plains Fair opens September 22 with two former Lubbock residents, Mac Davis and Raina English, headlining an eight day program extended to include two Saturdays and a Sunday. Acts include Lobo and The Earl Scruggs Review, Fiesta Mexicana with Vicente Fernandez, Graciela Flores, and more. Stars Dawn Orlando, Jody Miller, Lynn Anderson, The Statler Brothers, and Mel Tillis also billed as the event runs through Sept 29. The fair promises music and fun across diverse tastes with a free date and a robust slate announced by Lewis.
Odessa suffered extensive damage as grapefruit sized hail battered the city late Friday into Saturday. Mayor and officials reported roofs shattered, windows broken, and vehicles damaged. Damage likely exceeds one million dollars with 23 square miles affected. no injuries reported.
Washington report notes end of conscription raises doubt about sustaining volunteer military force as new draft law expires. Pentagon pursues unprecedented volunteer strength while Congress questions feasibility. Stanford researchers claim microelectronic device to monitor blood flow during surgery developed, with no confirmation.
A reader offers a brief prayer thanking God for sight smell taste touch and hearing and asks in Jesus name for blessing and guidance.
Former White House aide Ehrlichman told the Christian Science Monitor that Dean’s testimony in the Senate Watergate committee linked President Nixon to efforts to cover up the scandal. Ehrlichman said he had no direct contact with Dean and described Nixon’s inner circle as repeatedly asserting independence from the issue.
A modern civic center complex planned to rise outside downtown faces a steep maintenance bill. Parks director A Stumpy Hamilton and superintendent John Alford warn the 1975 76 budget could need as much as a quarter of a million dollars for grounds upkeep around the new Memorial Center. The 43 acre complex will include civic buildings a large park parking lots four mountains and landscaped medians. Alford notes costs will rise early but should drop once equipment and plantings are established and upkeep becomes manageable. He urges City Council to prepare for big increases in coming years.
The town of O'Donnell will dedicate a 22 inch bronze bust of Dan Blocker, the actor known as Hoss Cartwright, in Heritage Plaza on July Fourth. The ceremony runs 5 to 6 pm with his mother Mary Blocker unveiling. Local officials and performers from The Slum Town Symphony will participate as letters from Julian Goodman and David Dortort are read.
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