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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1972
Page
7
Backers press McGovern to pledge U S troop pullout from Indochina as Vietnam and foreign policy planks await drafting. They call for ending Nixon wage and price controls as a first priority of a Democratic administration. The draft planks remain to be approved by the 150 member platform committee.
The Democratic Credentials Committee opens two weeks of hearings on about 70 challenges from 26 states affecting roughly half the convention delegations. The cases, led by Chicago Mayor Daley and 58 uncommitted delegates, test reform aims to expand women and minority representation while risking floor fights or court intervention.
Across nine states the Agnes disaster left New York State with $100 million in damage and 17,000 houses hurt, while Wilkes-Barre faced 1000 square blocks flooded and 100,000 evacuated. Supplies airlifted to Hershey and Harrisburg, water restoration underway, and calls for a congressional probe into a forecast lapse.
Heat set records across Texas with Wichita Falls posting 111 and Fort Worth Dallas and Wichita Falls noting record highs. Mineral Wells reached 109 while Galveston and Abilene hit 105 or 104. Lone Star 500 at College Station saw 140 on the track as thundershowers dampened the Red River area. Northeast Texas expected more storms and continued heat statewide. nationwide, temps ranged from 27 at Truckee to 11 at Wichita Falls in the afternoon.
Services for William Hanford Brewer 46 of 506 Ave X who died about 2 p m Saturday at Colonial Manor Nursing Home are pending with Rix Funeral Directors Brewer a service station attendant had lived in Lubbock seven years Survivors include a son Steve Brewer three daughters Mrs Brenda Beth Williams Miss Sandra K Brewer and Miss Bonnie Sue Brewer three brothers Wann Brewer of Wellington and others four Hers Mia Lola Powers of Missouri Friona and Hazel Brewer of Clovis NM
The Price Panel, amid rising grocery costs, failed to offer new recommendations. President Nixon met with Shultz and economic advisers but did not announce a decision. Critics blame retailers for meat price hikes, noting farm prices steady since 1971 while retail prices rose 5.3 percent.
The House and Senate move toward restoring in joint committee a drug treatment center provision and a special education item. The Senate approves a 12 month welfare appropriation tied to federal funds, while the House opts for an eight month welfare program and places other items in a contingency clause. Nimitz museum funding remains in the Senate bill after a Rep. Johnson objection referencing LBJ. Also noted are Senate rule changes, an insurance committee study, and reconsideration of appointments to state boards.
Mrs Mitchell denounces a security agent and claims political harassment after a telephone incident. She says a man forced entry during political tensions and asserts she is "black and blue" and a political prisoner, while alleging names and actions connected to Nixon's committee.
The Dundee born cowhand known as Wild Horse rose from 17 year old wagon bosses at Matador Land & Cattle to manage Elmwood near College Station in South Texas. He recalls long wagon days, dances on Saturdays, and the rough but loyal life that forged a gentler, steadfast cowboy spirit.
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