25 Mar 1973
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1973
Page
1
An AP report recounts a brutal case of parental abuse where a mother pours scalding water on her infant daughter amid cries. It notes an estimated 65,000 American children suffer serious abuse yearly, highlighting a dark, underreported national issue.
Washington officials announced a Viet Cong list of 32 prisoners including 27 U S civilians and five Vietnamese on a staged release just before the cease fire date. The list includes Capt John J Murphy of Latchbock and Lt Cmdr Phillip A Kientzler the last American captured. Families across the nation awaited further word as Pentagon officials phoned each household with the news and cautiously hopeful reactions followed.
Crosbyton area plans a $1.5 million co op gin to process 30 bales an hour, aiming for May 1 construction. It will involve Crosbyton Wake and McAdoo co ops, with Plains Cotton Cooperative Association handling marketing. Eight workers are expected for ginning, and the move aims to lift Plains cotton prices by 2 to 4 cents per pound.
A reader offers a brief prayer thanking God for blessings and gifts of love. The note expresses gratitude and seeks continued praise and divine appreciation.
Large crowd packs Lubbo Municipal Coliseum for the 31st ABC Rodeo final with tickets sold out. Walt Garrison earns cheers for a 4.3 second steer ride as Sonny James entertains. Santa Rosa Palomino Club opens with a color drill and riding display.
Washington report outlines Mondale opposition to Nixon's Medicare cutbacks. Rejected proposals would raise costs for seniors and extend hospital charges, with the Senate split and concerns over a possible $1 billion addition to the Medicare deficit. See Nixon's Page 16.
City officials led by Jim Bertram completed a comprehensive three month study of community development needs from housing to police hires. The plan titled Lubbock's community development statement prioritizes projects funded by HUD programs and will be sent to HUD as part of annual arrangements amid funding shifts under a potential new special revenue sharing plan.
A spring storm dumped heavy snow across New Mexico and brought floods to Texas Gulf Coast areas. Raton, Las Vegas, Taos and Clayton faced drifts isolating towns and telephones. Galveston endured record floods with eight inches of rain and hail. Lubbock and South Plains logged moisture totaling up to 1.50 inches. Temperatures cooled, with a light freeze expected.
Egypt's state press on Saturday signaled preparations for a new phase of action against Israel. Editorial tone urged steps toward a Vietnam type conflict in the Middle East, signaling a shift in regional posture.
The article reports a national lumber crisis raising home building costs in Lubbock. Henry W. Buell of Maxey Lumber cites dimension lumber rising from 45 to 50 per 1000 board feet and West Coast lumber from 45 to 55 per 1000 board feet, with higher costs likely passed to home buyers.
A compact note from The A-J Today previews a comic dictionary item. It hints at wordplay on conscience versus mind broadening in a light political context. The item reads as a short, witty line suitable for a comic panel caption.
About 6 000 gallons of ethyl gasoline leaked from a ruptured storage tank at a petroleum wholesaler in downtown Petersburg. Firemen washed the areas toward the sewer plant for hours before Reese AFB units assisted. No injuries or fires reported as the tank seam rupture cause remained undetermined.
Wilbur Plaugher the rodeo clown adds Christian talk to his act as he describes his bashful childhood and path from bullfighter to entertainer. He recalls a friend Slim Pickens urging him to fill in and the thrill of making crowds laugh during rodeo performances. Page 16 reference to more details.
Decreasing cloudiness and not quite so cool today. Fair and cold tonight with possible freeze. Sunny and warmer Monday. Humidity data and regional notes for Kidniah, Paso, Albuquerque and surrounding areas appear on the map page.
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