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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1973
Page
1
U.S. farm price indexes show a 3 percent February rise with meat animal prices up 9 percent from a year earlier. The Agriculture Department notes market basket retail food costs reached a record 1375 dollars annually in January, up 37 dollars from December, signaling continued pressure through March and April.
Democrats in Texas move to sue for federal funds to clean up the state’s waters. Sen. Bob Gammare says the amount to be collected totals 166 million dollars as part of a larger allocation dispute.
The search for Charles J. Fisher and his wife Carrie, last seen December 14 aboard the 54 foot yacht Come No, departed Corinto Nicaragua for El Salvador, with authorities checking Pacific ports from the Panama Canal Zone to the mid western coast of Mexico. The couple's daughter Sue Ann King reports no letters since January and crewman David Odlum is listed as the only aboard.
Northerly winds up to 45 mph expected with thundershowers possible this morning and a 30 percent precipitation chance. Clearing later today with low near 40 and Friday highs in the 60s. Sunrise 7 16 am sunset at 144 pm and humidity figures noted for the vicinity.
The Associated Press reports an East Coast quake rattled eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland lasting six seconds and measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale at Fordham University. Officials say there were no injuries and the quake is not linked to the Kuril Islands event.
Four area men from Hart were ruled legally dead after a six week inquest led by Justice Elvon DeVaney. The court proceeded to declare their deaths for insurance and legal purposes despite ongoing searches, under Texas seven year statute. The men Colum, Hanes, Mark Booe, and J. C Jackson disappeared Oct 11 when their private plane crashed in eastern Utah.
A small plane carrying 26 Muleshoe High School faculty members crashed three miles northwest of Friona in foggy weather. Passengers including Wayne La Grone and Maxine Fuller died at the scene. Brock Black was critically injured and later hospitalized. FAA investigators described the probe as in early stages as weather and visibility were blamed for the fatal accident.
Violent thunderstorms whipped along the Texas New Mexico border and lashed Hereford with golf ball size hail. Police reported cars damaged and traffic hazards as hail covered ground in Deaf Smith and northern Castro counties. No major injuries or widespread structural damage confirmed.
A brief prayer asks Heavenly Father for daily faithful followership like the prophets. Louis Patterson of Larbbock signs a devotional note asking guidance and strength in Christ.
The United States pulled a Navy minesweeper force from Haiphong and halted troop withdrawals to pressure Hanoi to resume releasing American prisoners. Washington expects North Vietnam to free more than 120 POWs this week as Paris talks show a split over ceasefire violations and U.S. concerns intensify.
RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co announced 20 cent per thousand price increases on all cigarette brands including Winston Camel Salem Coral and Vantage effective immediately. Industry sources said this likely adds about a penny per pack at retail.
Western Information Network with Tech and regional colleges seeks $2 million to connect campuses via microwave links and video for future use. Representatives told Austin committees that shared resources could avoid duplication while expanding access to lectures and knowledge across North and West Texas.
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