28 Jun 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1972
Page
1
Blistering heat and unmarked police cars in Lubbock are affecting traffic. Officers in covert vehicles began patrolling since early May to curb violations, causing drivers to react to unseen enforcement. The article notes drivers glimpsing patrols and the siren prompting rear-view checks as part of the change.
Texas senator McKool used a filibuster to push for more funding in the 4.1 billion fiscal 1973 general appropriations bill. House adjourned to 8 a.m. with hopes the Senate would pass the measure for floor action. Senate bill includes 68 percent pay raise for state workers and funding for 25 additional highway patrolmen, while not boosting faculty pay at state colleges. House version offers 13.4 percent for teachers. Page 8, Dallas.
Blistering heat pushed temperatures above 100 across the South Plains and Oklahoma Panhandle, with Aspermont logging 113 degrees as the hottest spot for the third day. Reports note heavy afternoon storms, fires near Comanch and Cisco, and dozens of 100 degree plus readings in Abilene Dallas Fort Worth and other towns.
Local page notes a Technology campus workshop for teachers began today focusing on school business management. Other items cover young horse fanciers preparing for district and state shows, WHRC efforts in organizational work, and international disaster news as the Philippines tragedy leaves 69 dead and 3,700 homeless.
Matador voters narrowly approved a sales tax after a low turnout of under half of the town's 500 registered voters. The measure follows a similar decision by Quitaque and reflects local reaction to revenue needs in the region.
Heavenly Father, help us to live in a way that our lives become a light for those in darkness, strength for those who bear heavy loads, and courage for those who are afraid. Amen, -A Reader.
Marta King described mud several inches deep inside her Harrisburg living room as floodwaters receded. The scene showed the lasting impact of a flood on residents, with belongings ruined and homes traumatized by the water intrusion.
A year-old girl with mud on her face and pink sweatshirt wanders asking about the house while her mother Patricia and father James focus on cleanup and salvage efforts. The family plans to start from scratch if needed as flood page coverage continues.
In Little Rock McGovern said he trails by about a dozen votes for a first ballot victory but vows to win the South. He branded the Nixon administration as racist and urged Arkansas delegates to back him now if they lean McGovern. He praised Lawrence O'Brien as party chair and signaled plans to challenge Nixon in the region.
Lubbock area keeps offices and many businesses open Monday with Tuesday closures on banks, savings institutions, and city, county, and federal offices. Federal schedule allows three day weekends but this case shifts closures to Tuesday, with normal operations resuming Wednesday. Bayh's dormant bill links to Wallace assassination attempt.
The Credentials Committee voted 69 to 55 to seat Alabama's 37 member delegation amid a challenge by a Negro faction. A hearing backed challengers seeking to unseat Chicago mayor Richard Daley and 58 uncommitted Chicago delegates. A separate finding favored McGovern on California delegates. Full committee review planned. SC delegation realignment rejected for too few women.
Southwestern Bell Tele Co seeks city approval for rate changes that would raise gross revenue by 178 percent or 1,575,000. Division manager John Whitcomb filed the request with the city manager and was to appear before the council on July 13 to seek action. No consumer impact figures were available yet as data were prepared.
The Lubbock region cools slightly with fair skies and highs in the upper 90s. City officials consider temporary closure and lane adjustments at a 50th Street intersection to restore a 6.21 percent rate of return for Bell’s Fiber. construction may require partial closures over three weeks starting soon.
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