17 Mar 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1972
Page
1
In Austin a bribery and conspiracy conviction leaves a power void in the Texas House. Veteran lawmakers and two hopefuls prepare to vie for speaker as pressure grows for a special session to fund primary election costs. Gov. Smith has not set a date, with options open toward May 6.
California based Wallace campaign maps a primary blitz with 12 to 13 contests including Wisconsin Pennsylvania Indiana Tennessee North Carolina Maryland and Michigan as the plan to amass 620 convention votes. He faces a March 25 deadline for Indiana petition signatures and continues in Rhode Island Massachusetts Nebraska West Virginia New Mexico and Oregon with May 23 Oregon in play.
Ashford murder case moves to defense phase with opening statements expected today. Coverage notes prosecutors rested their case as the defense prepared to present its side, highlighting key testimony and disputed evidence within the trial at hand.
Texas House Speaker Gus Mutscher Rush McGinty and Rep Tommy Shannon were sentenced to five years probation for conspiring to take a bribe and influence banking legislation. Judge J Nei Daniel imposed the term citing the jury verdict and noting the defendants’ conduct.
A reader offers a brief prayer asking God for faith and love to provide something meaningful for today’s young people to stand on, ending with Amen.
Nelson due Perry Flippin reports the 30th annual ABC rodeo in Municipal Coliseum drew about 5,500 fans for the second edition. Cowboys and cowgirls delivered concentrated performances across events as tension built toward the final showdown. Fans from the South Plains praised the action and spectacle.
Mrs Russell Bean of 2806 21st Street was named Lubbock's 1972 Woman of the Year at the Altrusa Club dinner. Dr Louise Luchsinger of Texas Tech spoke on the uncommon woman and the heart of American organizations. Bean expressed gratitude for community work and the value of giving back to Lubbock.
The White House said President Nixon signed a bill raising the national debt limit from 450 billion dollars. The measure, passed by Congress, was signed at Camp David. Meanwhile the Pay Board cut a 20.9 percent longshoremen raise by about one fourth on the West Coast amid strike threats and wildcat work stoppages.
State Senator H J Blanchard of Lubbock remained in serious condition in Galveston as family and hospital spokesmen said he was on an artificial respirator after open heart surgery. His brother C H Blanchard, sheriff of Lubbock County, reported he became weak with breathing difficulties before the operations.
A nationwide broadcast quotes President Nixon urging Congress to halt new pupil business and spend billions to upgrade poor neighborhood schools. He directs the Justice Department to intervene where lower courts exceed Supreme Court requirements, aiming to speed federal aid to failing schools.
Heavy damage described at Bud McCormick's furniture store in Plainview as flames consumed the downtown warehouse. Fireman Jack Bilberry suffered a fractured wrist and received treatment. five units fought the blaze from 6:25 p.m. until about 10 p.m. Smoke and smoldering mattresses lingered, with the roof intact and several hoses deployed amid crowded streets.
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