12 May 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1972
Page
1
City Council asks for rapid planning to expand Lubbock water sources for the next decade. Amid wartime reports from Saigon and An Loc, local officials push a two hour curfew and discuss steps to increase water supply.
Sam Wahl will prepare recommendations for the council on expanding Lubbock's water supply to meet growing demand. The report will include cost estimates and options to secure more water between 1975 and the present.
The 1970 Lubbock tornado caused widespread destruction and a push to rebuild blighted areas. By 1972 a new county library plan emerged, with bids opened to reshape the Guadalupe area and nearby neighborhoods into improved parks and public spaces.
A two step proposal would reduce rates within two months after enactment and again a year later for teenagers and storm workers. The House vote appeared pivotal as supporters highlighted coverage expansion and favorable terms, while opponents pressed for details of the program.
Murky skies spill 1B drizzle over the South Plains and Texas with pea to golf ball sized hail in Floydada Abilene and other areas. A tornado watch covered about 500 counties but no major tornadoes reported though a twister once hit Lubbock two years ago. Traces fell at Littlefield Lamesa Jayton Gail Big Spring Tahoka Morton Matador Muleshoe Slaton and Plains as clouds lingered and sun struggled to warm the day.
Fragmentary text presents a devotional moment urging trust in Thee and seeking guidance, capturing a prayerful tone without a clear event or identifiable individuals.
Saigon reports pilot Randy Cunningham and William Driscoll credited as fighter aces as the conflict continues. Military spokesmen confirm the record, noting successes and ongoing operations amid combat actions and aerial victories.
Moscow denounces United States mining of North Vietnamese harbors as dangerous to international peace. The official statement, broadcast on TV, deplores the act and calls for immediate cancellation while avoiding direct threats against Washington. Red China also condemns the moves without detailing any response.
An Alaska court clash looms after Interior Department approval of an oil pipeline despite objections. The ruling signals a likely legal challenge and possible stay while opponents pursue an alternative proposal.
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