09 Mar 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1972
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text hints at a legislative funding issue with a special call to address state finances. Mentions of lawmakers, a state court, and undefined figures suggest a push to allocate funds to cover costs or balance budgets. The readable bits reference December timelines and a focus on payment or appropriation.
In Pasadena at the Caltech seismology lab a switchboard operator explains how ringing phones reveal quakes. She notes the Feb 9 1971 San Fernando quake and an aftershock at 11 07 am from the L A Valley, killing 65 people.
After a Las Vegas TWA cockpit explosion and bombs found on two planes, airports nationwide heightened security. FBI and local police searched aircraft including United and Northwest jets while many threats were reported but few bombs found. Dozens of threats affected TWA operations.
A column notes how an officeholder with cushy sinecure status faces insecurity as retirement shifts power. It highlights political dynamics and the risk of influence waning amid evolving congressional seniority. The piece frames the issue in a cautious, observational tone consistent with a county newspaper.
Seven more candidates filed for Lubbock city seats before the deadline bringing the total to 17. The list includes incumbents and newcomers with positions drawn for ballot order set today. Primarily city council races feature Place 2 Place 4 and a contest involving mayoral candidates Morris Turner Deaton Ratsby and Wade Barnett.
A brief devotional prayer asks for God’s presence and protection during travel. The reader seeks calm spirits and guidance to practice Christian driving habits for safety and peace.
At a Thursday rap session Yarborough labeled Yarborough supporters and cited key issues including the economy war and environment. She criticized absentee records claiming Karl Mundt has the worst or near worst attendance.
Area lawmakers and state officials face subpoenas in a bribery conspiracy probe centered on Sharp’s financial empire. Defendants Mutscher and associates face testimony as 22 state representatives are drawn into the latest process. Patterson testified that Shannon warned of deposit insurance shifts and questioned private insurers amid banking bill debates.
The Price Commission extended the utility rate freeze to March 25, delaying the scheduled end of the program from Friday. Officials said new regulations would be announced early next week and gave no indication of their content.
Elmer Branch, among 38 men on Texas Ellis Unit death row near Huntsville, awaits a Supreme Court decision on whether the death penalty remains a national policy. Branch, 2 years in a 4x8 cell, was convicted of rape by an all white jury and sentenced to death. His attorney Melvy Bruder argued retribution justifies continuing the practice.
Baltimore police report another victim, Milton J. Beatty, found in Leakin Park with two bullets in the chest. The park has yielded ten prior murder victims since 1968, with authorities continuing investigations.
City council hears proposal to convert the Great Plains Building into a downtown apartment complex under FHA 236 housing guidelines. Don Barney of the district FHA office cautions the plan may not meet needs or be financially feasible amid damage from the 1976 tornadoes.
A Lubbock forecast shows warmer spells with high cloudiness through Friday. Temperatures peak in the upper 80s, while Friday's low remains in the 80s. Southwest winds will blow 10 to 20 mph today.
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