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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1973
Page
1
U.S. spokesman David Lambertson said the semipublic session showed a somewhat improved tone compared with last week's vituperation. The talks mirror the atmosphere of the secret Kissinger Tho negotiations, though no direct link exists between the two levels.
Viet Cong and North Vietnamese delegates warned the United States cannot force a settlement by force and urged flexible terms. They said continued military pressure would prolong the war and deepen U S losses while rejecting recognition of Saigon and a revived demilitarized zone at the 17th Parallel.
Alton R. Griffin, first criminal district attorney, explains the merged district and county attorney offices effective Jan 1. He cites efficiency gains, reduced duplication, and federal funds from the Criminal Justice Council to attract young talent. Investigative staff grows to three while trial assistants focus on building cases.
The A-J reports the KIWANIS Club of Lubbock launching a relief drive for earthquake victims. Local chambers pledge continued sponsorship of Jim Carlen services and broader federal outlook touches on economic optimism since Nixon’s presidency.
Emily Howell, 23, became the first woman pilot of any scheduled U.S. airline. She will serve as second officer for a Boeing 737 with Frontier Airlines starting February 5, marking a historic milestone in commercial aviation.
Gov. Preston Smith urged a cautious approach to revising the Texas constitution after voters ordered a review. He favored a constitutional revision commission and an emergency appropriation, warned against hasty changes, and pushed for tax and school financing reforms during the 140 day session. He noted possible special sessions after May 28 to tackle school funding and warned of new taxes for 1974 75 if financing plans pass.
State Rep. B Mac McAlister of Lubbock announced he filed House Bills 61 and 62 to abolish the office of county superintendent and county school board in Lubbock County. He expects referral to a committee next week and a public hearing thereafter. Beverly McDuff, sworn in as county school superintendent on November 15, resigned minutes later citing no essential duties remain. County Page 12.
The City Council postponed action on a plan to seek competitive bids for ambulance service awaiting talks with Aid Ambulance Company directors. Council members debated subsidies and delayed final decisions while approving a reduced bus fare for seniors and the handicapped.
A reader offers a closing prayer asking for divine confirmation to act according to God’s will in all life matters. The plea invokes Heavenly Father and Jesus' name in a concise devotional closing.
Sunshine returns as Lubbock area highs near 40 today and near 50 Saturday. Subfreezing overnight temps in the teens are expected with lows dipping below 20. Hazardous driving warned due to refreezing slush on highways. See WARMUP Page 12.
The Watergate era indictment alleges that the Nixon reelection committee’s funds were not properly reported. Liddy and others allegedly received cash sums totaling 31 500 dollars without receipts while Sloan oversaw transfers and reporting failures. The eight counts carry up to 1000 dollars each.
President Nixon announced a shift toward voluntary controls to curb inflation while keeping some mandatory limits on food and health sectors. He pledged vigor against violators and asked Congress to extend the Economic Stabilization Act for one year beyond April 30, with enforcement against flouting firms and unions.
Mr and Mrs Roy Furr of Lubbock donated a gift valued at about 30000 to McMurry College. The gift, the largest yet for the fund, will be a challenge gift in the current drive with a goal of 250000. The contribution, in Furrs Cafeteria stocks, brings the fund total to 92412 as kickoff meetings begin in ten areas across Northwest Texas and New Mexico.
Lubbock residents offered food shelter and protection for ducks and geese around Maxey and Macken as volunteers and Goodwill Industries partners pitched in. A park official noted calls and community drives to aid the birds while park staff fed them and cleared ice. The main challenge remains roaming dogs and continued feeding is encouraged.
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