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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1972

Page

6

Prisoner Shot Near Trial Site

A prisoner was shot to death near the Angela trial area as police investigated a disruption. Details remain unclear with officials scheduling further commentary for Tuesday.

Angela

Freeze and storms hit the Panhandle and South Texas

Gusty winds and a cold front swept Texas with snow in the Panhandle and New Mexico while tornado watches covered North Central and Southeast Texas. Reports describe damaged homes in Florida and a capsized aircraft in Tallahassee. no serious injuries.

National Weather Service Texas North Central South Central East Texas Torm Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston Hardin Norris Jasper Jefferson Tiberty Newton Orange Polk Tyler Nacog New Mexico Panhandle Colorado Aspen Winter Park Steamboat Springs Wall

Price Wins House Speakership

The legislature convenes in Austin as Texas grapples with a fast moving session. Key items include rules curbing conference committees, a transportation bill on federal compliance and funds, a women's rights amendment ratification, and a plan to fund May primary and June runoff costs. Price seats as speaker, with several rival candidates and party leaders maneuvering to shape the House. The session also notes Mutscher presiding and Miss Jordan elected Senate president pro tempore amid a historic vote.

Senate House Senate House Leistafon Senate ‘Transportation Jam Wallace Houston Texas U.S. Secretary of Transportation Congress Elevah Setirtors State Alliance Committee Othe Freedtrans Committee Ca Puble Mike Metseal Dallas Oorunetts Eeeserab Oof Labserty Hale Tad Shenker Jordan Miss Jordan Doc Blanchard Missibuck

Fire Damage Valued After Apartment Blaze

A grease fire in an apartment caused extensive damage to kitchens, carpeting, drapes, range and refrigerator. Smoke damage covered much of the interior while an adjacent yard area also suffered effects. Police reported investigation ongoing with no injuries noted.

Thare Ted Taversit Tristinators

FDA Reveals Food Tolerances and Public Disclosure Policy

The FDA plans written tolerances for food defects after years of informal handling. Officials note esthetic grounds guide limits for spices and other substances, with a formal proposal expected by late April. Public release policy seeks balance between safety and disclosure amid industry concerns. A Seoul hotel project is also reported.

FDA Chicago Sun Times William Tines RDA Peter “Whatto Irs Hutt Watt Officina Wodreka Itt

Lake County approves three dates for Governor Cup and ski events

The Lake County board approves Governor's Cup on May 7 with the boat club receiving half receipts and Ski Club dates June 1 July 9 and Aug 20 with half receipts to the club. Park maintenance funded from lake receipts while public access is curtailed during events. kart races block ponds and lower lake for the day. Segrist notes possible $600 daily receipts and limits on checks raised from $300 to $1,000 to speed administration.

Juine 4 Jim Sevrist Secrist

Judge Orders Three Judge Panel For Antiwar Suit

In Philadelphia federal court Judge Joseph S. Lord III ruled the lawsuit against War policy is not insubstantial enough to dismiss. He granted a three judge panel to hear the case and sent the petition to the Third Circuit. Plaintiffs allege war violates constitutional authority and international agreements with Melvin Laird and Nixon named as defendants.

Warchon Emmenent Vietnam Pedustriet Court Jaseph S Ghat Peice Judie Lord Srd Uos. Circuit Court of Appeals Stat Wayos Phe Jmelvin BR. Laird Defense Nixon Lord Lasmunst

GM Pays 90000 Penalty For Faulty Opel Windshields

The Department of Transportation announced GM will pay 90000 in penalties for producing and importing Opel cars with defective windshield mountings. About 100000 Opel Kadetts and Opel 1900s from GM's West German unit were recalled for 1970 71 72 models after NHTSA found windshields could detach in a 30 mph barrier crash, violating federal standards.

Washington Department of Transportation General Motors Corp Tuwer National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Retailers Defend Prices Amid Food Cost Pressures

New York AP report notes retailers deny blame for rising meat and food costs. Chains cite competition as limiting price passes and say profits remain slim. Swift & Co. reports declining beef prices while labor and other costs rise.

New York Nixon Oakland Calf Safeway Stores, Inc William S. Mit Mitchell Austin Lyne First National Stores, Inc Somerville Mass U.S Omaha Swift Detroit Borman’s Inc

February U S trade deficit widens sharply

The February trade deficit surged to new highs with exports at 7 800 billion and imports at 4 465 billion, marking the worst start to a year in trade figures. The dollar weakened against foreign currencies boosting import costs and prompting calls for monetary reform and revised governance of international finance.

United States Treas UPS Mene Uni Atlantic Council International Monetary Rystem Treasury Henry TH. Fowler Council Atlantic Nations Connally

Meany Presses Price Commission for More Tools

AFL CIO chief George Meany urged the Price Commission to expand its staff and loosen rules, arguing wage and price controls are unfair to consumers and workers. He demonstrated variances in can weights and package contents to illustrate enforcement difficulties, while other witnesses supported or critiqued the commission.

Afl-Cio George Meany Washington Price Commission AFL- Cio Meany W. P. Gallander National Association of Manufacturers George In

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