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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1973
Page
6
City leaders voice broad support for a new expressway despite some opposition. Council member Perry notes every road project has critics while Greer cites Lubbock’s grid growth and the Lag 280 project as context. The proposal is described as feasible though displacing people will bring heat.
The SPAG session in Texas discussed allocations from federal funds for regional alcohol abuse prevention and treatment. Officials criticized the study as ineffective without equal county representation and urged timely decisions as federal pressure increases.
Bonn AP report says massive selling pushed the dollar into a tailspin in European capitals. Governments spent a record 344 billion dollars to avert a crisis as Chancellor Brandt and British Prime Minister Cleath urged monetary experts to an emergency Bonn meeting. Leading European currency exchanges planned to close to regroup with allies.
The article discusses reactions to a cease-fire declaration as U S and North Vietnamese negotiators weigh external influence and enforcement mechanisms. Key leaders from the United States, Canada, Britain, France, and the Soviet bloc attend a signing ceremony while warnings about foreign interference and breach reports shape expectations.
Zapata Corp expands its fleet with two new ships. The MS Naess Viking, a 1551100 dwt ore oil carrier, serves South America to Japan and Persian Gulf to Europe routes under Naess Shipping Co in Gothenburg. The MV Viking Service tug-supply vessel joins Zapata Marine Service at Port Arthur for rugged operations.
Vietnamese and American officials report the release of 136 POWs bound for Clark Air Base Philippines via Hanoi Gia Lam Airport as part of Operation Homecoming. The Viet Cong delayed further releases, civilians included, while total POW repatriation nears 50 percent.
LP and LP and L plans a 1.5 million transfer to the general fund to cover expansion costs while electric revenues run above budget. Wood notes rapid home building in Lubbock with 40 to 50 new taps daily and 180 houses completed in January. Council may authorize a budget supplement and allow LP&L to retain earnings to finance new generating facilities, offsetting lower transfers.
Midland wife Mrs Louis F Makowski learns her husband Lt Col Jeff Makowski, a POW shot down over North Vietnam in 1966, may soon be released. The article notes past earnings practices at Lubbock Power and Light and discusses a feasibility study on using solid wastes as fuel, plus Wahl reporting on Wisconsin seminar findings and multiple POW returnees.
Reports describe guerrillas seizing diplomats and hostages in Sudan and London amid demands tied to Sirhan Sirhan and the Kennedy assassination. The Black September group previously attacked the Munich Olympic Village killing 11 Israelis and injuring others.
Abou Daoud and his followers plan to begin ticket sales for the 31st ABC Rodeo in Jordan. Arrests were reported last month on charges of plotting to occupy government buildings and seize control. Sales will start at Lubbock’s Westernwear stores with a luncheon at Pioneer Hotel. The guerrilla leadership announced death sentences for the men, who were taken to a Jordanian facility after torture.
In SERTTLE Botswana AP reported Chiletwaselwe Moses, 50, convicted of stealing a sacred cow. He was sentenced to deliver four of his own cattle to the president Sir Seretse Khama for restitution.
Slaton weighs allowing police or an animal warden to shoot strays under a city policy. Hu mane Society of Lubbock President Tom Crites calls for education and voluntary guidance while Tomlinson studies alternatives and a 2 PM City Hall meeting is set. No dogs killed yet. registered dogs are impounded three to six days before auction or destruction.
A tornado ripped through the Bellmead suburb damaging an elementary school and four planes at the Texas State Technical Institute air strip. Police reported no injuries as heavy winds rain and hail hit the Waco area before moving east.
Militants at Wounded Knee demand full Senate inquiries on Indian affairs during a two day stand off with federal forces surrounding the site 14 miles from Pine Ridge South Dakota. Negotiations included remark by McGovern noting he does not approve of AIM tactics.
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