29 Mar 1973
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1973
Page
1
An unclear reporting fragment references a bus collision near Parmer Way and a tragedy about seven deaths within 60 miles, stirring fears. The text hints at community concerns and a possible $100,000 issue linked to the incident or its aftermath.
The Midwest hog market fell for a second straight day with prices down three to four dollars per cwt amid fading confidence. Des Moines officials noted lower live hog prices may affect slaughter and packing, while a Chattanooga group called Housewives for Lower Prices urged action.
Texas Senate approves open meeting bill to require public records and hearings for legislature and committees. Sen. Chet Brooks backs reform. Sen. Bill Moore provides lone dissent. House vote needed on amendments. penalties for illegal meetings proposed. bill aims to curb abuse by attorneys in legislative cases.
A fire at Post Elementary gutted the janitorial supply room and caused heavy smoke and electrical damage to the east wing, with the library and hallway roof severely affected. Superintendent Bill Shiver says losses run in the thousands but are covered by insurance. All 221 students from the affected wing were evacuated calmly under the guidance of staff and firefighters aided by air packs.
A brief civic note closes with “Today's Prayer in all that we do, Amen.” attributed to A. Reader, reflecting a faith-led ethic guiding daily endeavors.
Legislator Mahon promotes a bill to prohibit a single executive controlling federal funds without congressional approval. He argues Congress must retain authority over the purse strings while critics call it an attempt to frighten the public about presidential power. House debates continue as Democrats and Republicans mobilize, with hearings stalled in the Rules Committee.
An Aurora report says a flying object crashed into Judge J C Proctor s windmill at 4 a m on April 19 1897 scattering wreckage over acres and destroying the mill The pilot s body was reportedly dismembered and buried at Aurora Cemetery while a possible log and unknown metal pieces were found Local UFO bureau investigators continue checking the area amid possible hoax claims.
President Nixon announces the creation of a new federal Drug Enforcement Administration within the Justice Department to consolidate narcotics enforcement. The plan abolishes the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs and transfers its duties along with other offices to the new agency, with a July 1 implementation unless Congress vetoes.
The final regular group of U.S. POWs freed from Hanoi is en route to Clark Air Base Philippines joining 81 already awaiting home. Sixty seven more prisoners will fly in from Hanoi on two C141 Star Lifter jets. one more prisoner reportedly identified as Wheme of Virginia is being arranged near the Mekong Delta. The Defense Department confirmed a possible match to Robert White though details were limited.
A 36 year old Plainview man, Bobby Thomas Vick, was killed when his gas tanker truck veered off a dirt road near Plainview around 1 p m Wednesday. Justice of the Peace Glenn Stone pronounced him dead at the scene. Vick had worked for Edmonson Farm Industries since Monday and was a Wingate native who moved to Hale Center in 1951 and to Plainview in 1970. He left a wife Pat and daughter Kari of the Bot Wey Vick of Hale Center among survivors.
The Johnson Manufacturing Co plans to sell for about 3.6 million in cash with contingencies based on local sales. The firm will keep autonomy and management intact after the changeover as it expands output of elevating scrapers. Caterpillar remains the sole customer. Eagle-Pitcher covers related chemical products and machinery. The article notes broader corporate ties and ongoing production aims.
Cloudy skies spread across Lubbock and vicinity with a 40 percent chance of rain today and 60 percent tonight. Temperatures reach the mid 60s for a high and fall to the mid 30s overnight.
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