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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1973

Page

8

Legal Opinions Sought On Hospital Financing Moves

County commissioners debated using 628000 revenue sharing for capital projects or operating costs. They discussed tax rate impact and future needs, including courthouse improvements and elevator system upgrades. A vote was set for Friday after attending a county government conference in Dallas.

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Conflicting Testimony on Wiretap Plans During Watergate

Senate testimony reveals Magruder Mitchell and LaRue discussing a $250000 plan to wiretap Democrats in 1972 Key Biscayne meeting. Mitchell denies approval while Magruder and LaRue claim mixed views and eventual destruction of Gemstone files was discussed.

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Weather roundup details scattered spring rainfall across West Texas

The area experienced widespread sprinkles and showers through Wednesday with multiple towns reporting varying rainfall. Lamesa received the heaviest pre-dawn rainfall over 2 inches, while Abernathy, Aspermont and others logged smaller but notable totals. Thunderstorms spawned a tornado near Tampa and an waterspout near Key West as storms faded. Central and eastern Texas were forecast to clear to partly cloudy skies.

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Mississippi Man Offered City Pulpit

A unanimous vote by the First Baptist Church congregation Wednesday night selected Rev Lary G. Rahman as pastor after the church had been pastorless for months. Rahman, formerly at Rigdal University, is set to begin duties at the church during Sunday worship and the congregation will pray for guidance on his arrival and future plans.

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Rebels Close In On Capital Near Phnom Penh

Field reports say Communist insurgents advanced to within four miles of Phnom Penh along the highway while government troops fight at a bridge six miles south of Spean Bak. US and Thai jets struck suspected enemy positions as clashes spread around the capital, with one soldier killed and nine wounded in three engagements.

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Mistrial Denied in Harrelson Murder Case

Judge Darrell Hester in Brownsville denied defense motions for a mistrial in the murder with malice case of Charles V. Harrelson of Houston. The 24 year old is tried for a second time over the 1968 shooting death near McAllen of Sam Degelia Jr. a Hearne grain dealer. Foreman said one juror voiced guilt, but 49 other jurors heard the remark and the judge ruled a fair trial possible.

Brownsville Darrell Hester Charles V. Harrelson Houston Harrelson McAllen Sam Degelia Jr Hearne Grain Percy Foresman Foreman Hester

Murder Charges Issued For Hit And Run Driver

Authorities say a suspect, described as about 6 foot 8 and 250 pounds with hazel eyes and a scar, faced murder charges after a hit and run that killed someone in Florida. The suspect fled on foot after abandoning a 1969 Camaro found near Tampa. his wife was questioned as police pursued leads across multiple states including Illinois and Georgia.

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Project Helps Delinquent Children Define Problem

A University of Kansas professor describes the Achievement Place Project spreading to several states. Delinquent youths live in foster homes with peers, learn by observing alternative behaviors, and draft personal reform plans to regain family and community ties. Daily reports track progress with a point system emphasizing rewards over punishment.

Houston Sity of Kansas Walt Arizona Mary Land Indiana Gauss Montrose Wolf Houston Behavior Therapy Association

Deserter and Shots Reported in Baton Rouge Scuffle

Milton Scott, a Baton Rouge native accused of deserting Fort Ord, Calif, was shot and killed during a scuffle with FBI agents who tried to arrest him at his home. His wife Beverly said he denied ever being in the Army and claimed the agents dragged him out as two agents sustained minor injuries. Investigators note the agents showed signs of a struggle, with one officer wounded on the face and another with reddened eye.

Baton Rouge Muslin FBI Milton Scott Scott Ft. Ord Calif Beverly

Colorado Police Fire Tear Gas at Lettuce Strikers

Center police dispersed about 25 people after they refused to leave the Mel Finerman Co fields following a picket by the United Farm Workers union. Police chief Emery Brewer said strikers were warned and a tear gas canister was fired after five minutes of harassment, with no reported injuries. Finerman, Colorado’s largest lettuce producer, cultivates around 2,000 acres in the San Luis Valley.

Finerman Colorado San Luis Valley

House Defies War Powers Veto Fight Over 120 Day Limit

The House backed a 120 day War Powers bill over Nixon veto threats, approving 244 to 170 to curb presidential combat commitments abroad without congressional approval. Nixon warned of dangerous, unconstitutional limits and a Senate showdown loomed over differing war powers proposals.

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Property Owner Gives Up Shirt in City Commission Tale

Sam Luinsia offended by a threatened city action over his property and replied by unbuttoning his shirt and offering it to Commissioner Connie Peters, saying she had taken his property. The incident occurred as the City Commission met in Wichita Kansas.

Wichita, Kan Sam Luinsia City Commission Sam Connie. Peters

Means Found To Rush Use Of Library

City officials plan a phased October opening for a new library as part of the Civic Center project. Alley grading, parking arrangements, and temporary power and climate measures are outlined, with urban renewal land set for potential commercial development and library patron parking. Aimed for October 1 1973 operation with federal青年 youth program support and eventual permanent systems.

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Law on Pornography Tests Sparks Uncertain Theater Reactions

In Lubbock officials weigh the Supreme Court ruling returning policing powers to the state amid a debate on defining obscenity in films. Authorities expect theaters may reopen with new limits, while detectives and the district attorney emphasize compliance and a statewide moral standard.

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