Governor Preston Smith Reflects On Career Honesty And Honor
In San Antonio Gov. Preston Smith defends 22 years in public life and says he has never been dishonest. He praises Texas government, addresses detractors, and recalls service from 1944 to 1963 in the legislature to 1969 as governor. He notes a state surplus and thanks supporters at a breakfast during University of Texas San Antonio and health school groundbreakings.
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Lubbock Leads the Way Brand Campaign Spreads
The Avalanche-Journal launches a citywide push with 10000 LUW Brand buttons issued to banks and savings and loan institutions to promote Lubbock as Metro City of the Southwest. January is proclaimed Lubbock Leads the Way month, with costs covered by the newspaper and a broad community outreach plan.
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Busing Rule Stands in Fifth Circuit Ruling
The Fifth Circuit refused to clarify its August 2 1972 desegregation order in the Austin Texas school case saying the motion for clarification is denied. Dissenting judges argued the majority’s reasoning was unclear while President Nixon opposed busing as a means to achieve racial balance in the public schools. The case involved desegregation plans, learning resource centers, and a remand to Judge Jack Roberts with recommendations for a fresh plan. See COURT Page 16.
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Prison Hostages Freed After Inmate Demands In Georgia Event
Rebellious inmates at a Georgia prison held four guards for nearly six hours securing pledges of amnesty and other concessions. State official Ellis MacDougall met with six representatives of 44 inmates who staged the revolt and agreed to no reprisals a public reading of 14 demands more ombudsmen including a black appointee and inmate interviews. No charges will be filed as guards were unharmed and property remained intact.
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Cotton Faces Mild Setback From Late Grow Season Heat
The Lubbock area weather in 1972 was mostly moderate with cool temperatures late in the growing season. This shift had a slight adverse effect on cotton yields and quality while other crops were less impacted.
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Mine Collapse Traps Forty At EL Volcan Chile
Three sections of the Merceditas copper mine collapsed trapping about 40 miners beneath snow near EL Volcan. One miner died and the rest were rescued with minor injuries as police and rescue teams worked through the morning. The incident occurred minutes after the shift started in the mountain village southeast of Santiago.
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Prayer Note on Giving and Loving In Jesus Name
A reader shares a concise prayer praising giving as living and loving, asking for divine help to give generously and to love in daily life. The prayer closes with a brief Amen in Jesus name.
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New Icy Blast Looms President Target Of Demos
The opening day of the 93rd Congress saw Democrats prepare renewed attacks on President Nixon’s Indochina and domestic policies. They moved to cut war funding and end U S bombing in North Vietnam, with bills from Abzug Koch Harrington and others, while a weather system threatened a deep Arctic chill and heavy snow across multiple states.
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Storm Criticism Brushed By Lubbock Civil Defense Director
Civil Defense director Bill Payne defended lowering tornado siren use, saying the siren is an inadequate warning and that most people already monitor radio or TV for weather alerts. He argued sirens cause panic and traffic dangers, preferring warnings via media when a tornado nears. The discussion occurred during a weather terminology seminar for city officials and media.
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Restaurant robbed of 410 dollars at Brittany Restaurant
A lone gunman stole an estimated 410 from the Brittany Restaurant at 2424 1dth St about 11 p m Wednesday. An employee described the suspect as about 23, white, sandy hair with a day’s beard. He fled through the front door and into the parking lot, last seen crossing it.
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Grand Jury Indicts 54 in First Session
The 137th District Court opened with a grand jury returning 54 indictments. Among them are two felonies for an escapee, four armed robbery counts, 12 narcotics true bills, and charges against three men for armed robbery. One suspect, Henry Marroquin, and another, Alfredo Ramirez, escaped county jail. Cam eron, John T., linked to a separate robbery, remains jailed. Weather note: light precipitation with mixed snow, high 30s, tonight teens.
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