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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1973
Page
6
In a Senate session lively debate centers on a statewide youth rights bill and an insurance measure. Senator Moore argues for higher penalties while others question enforcement and impact on consumers. The State Affairs Committee also moves to stiffen penalties for telephone companies failing to provide service in rural areas.
The Hereford division crowned champions at the Houston Open Steer Show. Mike Ragland of Lubbock County earned the reserve title with a light-weight crossbred steer, while Nicky Bamert led the top crossbreeds and received praise for breeding stock from the Willis Ranch. The event drew judges, with Allen E. Turner assessing 32 lambs in six hours.
Miss U S A speaks of future options including school, a career in travel or education, and possible travel to Africa. She describes herself as an ambassador for her country and mentions modeling and teaching physical education as interests while on tour.
Southern Methodist University on Monday announced a $100,000 gift from Dr and Mrs John L Bradfield in memory of the late Bradfield. The funds will honor the Bradfield family and support restoration on Dallas Hall where their father W J Bradfield once taught.
Postal officials face pushback as new routes and sorting schemes slow delivery. Carriers report excessive overtime, reduced routes, and inconsistent decisions tied to supervision. Union claims inequitable routing and reliance on arbitration rather than criteria. NLRB involvement possible if unresolved.
A returned prisoner of war who had been free a week wed his high school sweetheart in a Valley Forge Army hospital chapel. CWO Joseph Roses of Morgantown West Virginia proposed before leaving for Vietnam and was captured February 8 1968 after his helicopter crash en route to Da Nang. He arrived at Valley Forge General Hospital last Thursday and married Donna Steele also 26.
Former U S ambassador Charles E Bohlen will discuss American foreign policy at 7 15 pm Thursday in the University Center Texas Tech University Speakers Series sponsors the free lecture. Bohlen served since 1929 and retired as Deputy Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. He received the Rockefeller Public Service Award and the James Biddle Award and has the Legion of Honor from France. His book The Transformation of American Foreign Policy is highly regarded.
The California Medical Association reports that initial indicators of leaning disabilities may be detectable by age three. The comment underscores early screening as a key to identifying developmental issues in children.
North Vietnam says 108 POWs slated for release Wednesday are fliers shot down in 1967 and 1968. Among them are sons of retired admirals Lt Cmdr John S McCain III and Air Force Col John P Flynn, and civilian Bobby Kneesee. U S State Department confirms one civilian, with few details.
The Federal Trade Commission charges Bayer, Cope, Vanquish, Bufferin, Excedrin, Anacin, Arthritis Pain Formula, and others with overstating pain relief and hiding aspirin content. The agency says ads misrepresent strength and ingredients and warns such claims can harm certain medical conditions. Proceedings move to an administrative law judge after failed consent talks, with possible appeals by FTC commissioners.
Judge Shaw says Lubbock County Hospital District should fund such aid but has no excess funds for a teaching hospital. Commissioners weigh adding 1000 dollars monthly to Aid to hire a third ambulance crew, not restricted to city limits, as rural demand is low and pricey. Shaw notes the cost is high given few rural calls and indigent needs.
The Justice Department reported the blockades near Wounded Knee were lowered as AIM guards bolstered their presence at entrances to the besieged area. An AIM leader threatened to shoot federal officers, prompting a planned meeting with officials to be canceled. Federal checkpoints remained active two miles from Wounded Knee with road checks for firearms and ammunition.
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