13 May 1973
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1973
Page
1
Residents reluctant to discuss effects of new liquor laws as dry forces and opposition remain organized. Don Hall, local insurance man and former dry spokesman, notes continued opposition activity and signals more discussion to come.
The Kienast family of Liberty Corner Somerset County balances family life with public attention from birth days to talk show appearances. Peggy Jo and Bill manage seven children three year olds Amy Abigail Sara Ted and Gordon while expanding their rural home and keeping up with a service and endorsements.
Turbulence from a cold front brought heavy hail, high winds and flooding across the state Saturday. Four deaths were reported, including a traffic collision and tornado sightings near Deming and Odessa. Rain totals varied from trace to .59 inches, with minor property damage and no injuries reported in some areas.
The 47th annual commencement at Municipal Coliseum featured about 2 000 graduates from Texas Tech and Lubbock Christian College. Dr R Frederick Thieme of the University of Colorado spoke on science progress and the space program, noting a low birth rate and the violent revolutionary era.
Dallas AP reports District Court Judge John Vance will not initiate perjury proceedings against John ny Meadows who is serving a life term after pleading guilty to killing one West Texas woman. Meadows alleges Texas branding by Ector County officers. Texas AG Bill presumed the marks were self made with help from another inmate. The Ector County grand jury asked Judge Vance to present the perjury accusations to a Dallas grand jury.
A bulldozer borrowed from a construction project rammed the front brick wall of Great Western Finance Co at Courthouse Square in Conroe. A passerby compared the scene to a bomb explosion as police recovered the idling machine. no injuries were reported.
Skylab 1 crew Charles Conrad Joseph Kerwin and Paul Weitz head to Cape Kennedy to join Saturn 5 launch crews for a 28 day mission. The trio will observe a Monday launch at 12 30 CDT with a Tuesday suit up for their own liftoff at 1 pm. They have been in quarantine at Johnson Space Center since April 24 to prevent disease delays.
Partly cloudy and mild through Monday with a twenty percent chance of rain today and tonight. Highs in the 60s to lower 70s range expected, with Monday highs in the upper 70s. Humidity and regional city temperatures listed for Denver, Dallas, Houston, and more.
Avalanche-Journal reports exploration at the Lubbock Lake Site begins Monday under Texas Tech Museum with a 12 week program led by Ken Johnson. The project aims to uncover 12 000 to 2 000 year old human activity on the South Plains and attract scholars and visitors.
Voters approved an $18 million electric revenue bond issue by 59.4 percent to fund expansion of Lubbock Power and Light. Canvass set for Monday after unofficial tallies showed 4 012 for and 2 737 against the revenue bonds amid a two week campaign by a Citizens Information Committee.
A reader expresses a desire for divine comfort noting loneliness and the belief that God is near. The message invokes a prayer ending with Amen and asks for guidance during solitude.
President Nixon and Leonid Brezhnev plan a June summit in Washington and Moscow. Officials say meetings will run June 15 to 21 with high level discussions expected on key bilateral issues.
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