04 Mar 1971
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1971
Page
1
Government forces clash at Hill 30 in Laos as seven U S helicopters are shot down. Early Wednesday a U S jet hit a SAM site while troops were moved into position amid ongoing combat.
Heavy fighting erupted in southern Laos with seven U S helicopters shot down while supporting South Vietnamese troops. North Vietnamese shelling hit a fire base along the DMZ and a large number of enemy losses were reported amid clashes near Hill 30 and in the central highlands near Kontum.
Saigon president Nguyen Van Thieu warned that South Vietnam would attack North Vietnamese forces on their own territory if Hanoi did not halt aggression and withdraw troops. The White House said there had been no policy discussion on invasion plans, while Nixon prepared for a foreign policy focused news conference.
The fragment suggests a regional reference to Te Pee in the Lubbock area, but details and context are unclear. No clear person, event, or organization is readable to form a full news card.
Grain sorghum meeting concludes in the city with talks on marketing techniques. Planning Commission faces a 10 item agenda for today. Also notes include a Supreme Court ruling on inability to pay fines and remarks by Judge Sarah T. Hughes on stock suit strategy.
A reader offers a brief prayer asking eternal Father to send light from Thy kingdom to guide stray children to paths of righteousness in Jesus' Name.
Avalanche Journal staff report a two story dugout once used by Col. C C Slaughter’s Long Ranch arrives at the Texas Tech campus site for the Ranch Headquarters museum. Bill Davis recalls the front addition and the original entry enclosure as he views the structure on site.
A powerful cold front from the Northwest dumped snow and caused record low temperatures across the Panhandle and South Plains. Lubbock saw a record 9 degrees, El Paso tied March lows at 14, and Midland hit 15. Winds to 63 mph off the Texas coast created 30 foot seas and disrupted fishing boats.
Gov. Preston Smith announced the appointment of Bill E. Collins of Lubbock Dr. John James Hinchey of San Antonio and Clint Formby of Hereford to six year terms on Texas Tech University Board of Regents. They replace Marshall Formby Roy Farr and Retha Martin and join Charles Scruggs of Dallas and holdover members.
The Pentagon announced that Communist China launched its second space satellite and that NORAD tracks the event. The satellite reportedly orbits Earth every 106 minutes, with a high point of 1 100 miles and a low point of 162 miles. A U S Navy pilot observed the launch from the Kitty Hawk. The first Chinese satellite was launched last April from Shuang-Cheng Tzu base, Central China. The report notes progress toward nuclear warhead development.
A first venture in legalized gambling, a weekly lottery with small wagers and frequent winners, yields unexpected million dollar returns for New Jersey. The feature notes a broader piece with other items on pages 16 and 10.
The Air Force announced a sweeping reorganization to trim its air defense fleet by end of June. It will close one radar site eliminate three fighter interceptor bases reduce six bases and cut 3 356 military and 359 civilian jobs. Texas bases Perrin AFB Sherman and Fort Wolters near Mineral Wells are affected while Goodfellow AFB San Angelo will continue. The Army also plans to close 38 Nike Hercules missile sites in Colorado Springs.
The Anootated Pro reports in Austin that two revenue bills totaling 571.5 million dollars, mainly from consumers and college students, won tentative House approval after a day of debate. A second article notes a 492.5 million two year tax bill advancing with amendments including new taxes on aviation fuel and coastal shell dredging.
City council at a special meeting approved relocating the civic center urban renewal plan to address substandard housing in the Guadalupe neighborhood. The plan targets 51 families and aims to avoid delays in securing federal funds for property purchases. Changes will be made later, as further work would have delayed money.
Weather map notes people countdown to property purchases in Lubbock area this afternoon with upper 60s high and mid 50s low. Winds southwest at 20 to 30 mph. City council urged adoption of land use plan and related materials to secure funding. Residents praised for cooperation. two-month delay cited as potential dampener. Council to vote on plan within a year with amendments affecting commercial development and street systems.
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