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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1973

Page

12

Arabs Consider Oil Power in Middle East Crisis

Arab nations Algeria Iraq and Kuwait suspend oil pumping for one hour in an act linked to Western support for Israel. Libyan leader Khadafy signals potential nationalization while Libyan and Nigerian talks target Western firms. In Lebanon, Palestinians derail a train carrying oil as arms stockpiles threaten Lebanon’s political crisis and delay a state of emergency lift.

Associated Press Palestine Israel St. Lon Libya Algeria Iraq Kuwait Federation of Arab Trade Unions Cairo Tripoli Anwar Sadat Egypt United States People's Assembly Middle East Muammar Khadafya Khadafy Iran Saudi Arabia Kow Ezzendin Mabruk Lagos Nigeria Khada Lebanon Beirut Medrees Zahrani Sidon Medreco Mobil Caltex Suleiman Franjieh

Flood May Cut Cotton Acres In Mid-South By 29 Per Cent

Memphis Tenn 1AP An economist for the National Cotton Council says excessive rain and flooding could leave up to 29 percent of Mid South cotton land unplanted this year based on a survey by state extensiv patton specialists across five states.

Memphis Tenn National Cotton Council Charles Russell Russell U.S Edward Kyrnes Vulture Department Mid-South

Healthy Baby Week Declared in Lubbock

The Metr-Lublck March of Dimes chapter marks Healthy Baby Week with distribution of birth defect prevention materials and Is My Baby At Right booklets at local high schools and libraries. The national campaign funds education on birth defects prevention and provides answers via a local helpline.

Metr-Lublck March of Dimes Lautiban Lubbock

Red Cross Flood Relief Drive Aids 22 States

Red Cross sets funds to aid flood victims across 22 states. Lai dock County Chapter chair Angus Teagus says Red Cross shelters are open and 22,000 people have been fed. Citizens wishing to help should send contributions to the American Red Cross 811 Broadway Lubbock, tax deductibility noted and a repeal endorsed by the Lubbock United Fund.

Red Cross Angus Teagus American Red Cross Broadway Lubbock Urtil Lubbock United Fund

County Judge Opposes Jury Parking Fee

County Judge Rod Shaw and commissioners debated a proposed ten cent parking fee for jurors at the county lot near the courthouse. Shaw argued parking should be free, saying the crowd is temporary and jurors would walk blocks to another lot. commissioners planned targeted free overflow spaces and enforced charges only if necessary. The row, in a heated Monday meeting, led to new regulations on the south jail lot taking effect immediately.

W. Buge Lubbock County Rod Shaw Benween Gobenseen Mint Street Broadway MT Speiwes Shaw 1Th Street Avenue F Eouity Art Lanty Shine Arge Lamb Sind

Third graders ponder Watergate in class

In suburban Philadelphia, St. Dorothy's parochial school students share their own opinions on Watergate. Essays express bewilderment and misperceptions, with one child calling it a building to keep sewers going and another guessing it is a hotel.

Philadelphia St. Dorothy’s Parochial School

Rogers presses Venezuela for oil pact amid Orinoco reserves

U S Secretary of State William P Rogers urged Venezuelan leaders to pursue joint Orinoco oil development with the United States. He warned such projects require advanced technology and large capital, with Venezuela already supplying about a third of U S oil. Rogers plans further talks during an eight country tour. Security was tight as he laid a wreath at Simon Bolivar's tomb amid protests and clashes at the National Pantheon precincts.

Caracas Venezuela William P. Rogers United States Orinoco Rogers Lamy Peru Lal Win Foren Calvan U.S Verezuelan Richard M. Nixon National Pantheon Simon Ivar Spain

Liddys Advice On Avoiding 1972 Campaign Limits Raises Doubt

Washington AP report details Gordon Liddys seminar for Republican congressmen on evading new campaign laws before April 7 1972. Critics say Liddys guidance to buy media time and conceal contributions was erroneous as FCC rulings tightened limits. Attendees included Rep Bill Frenzel and John T Calkins. the GOP committee later disavowed responsibility.

Washington Gordon Liddy Republican Congressional Committee House Republican Conference GOP Congressional Committee Lidy Liddy Media Time Federal Communications Commission Savas Lidddy John [Mitchell Gordon John Mitchell Nixon Betie Sinc FCC Bill Frenzel Rminn House Administration Committee John T. Calkins

Plainview Vocational Center eyed by SPC and Wayland

Plans to open an extension center in Plainview to support beef and pork packing and computer training. Wayland would provide the campus building while South Plains College offers instructors, with classes possibly starting by September. The Central Plains Higher Education Authority, formed by Plainview leaders, arose from a 1972 TEA feasibility study showing regional demand across Hale Floyd Motley Swisher and Briscoe Counties.

Baker Plainview J. B. Wheeler Central Plains Higher Education Authority Les Wheeler Education Authority Wayland South Plains College Wheel Ane South Plains College Wayland J South Plains Morehhan Plainview Civic Lead Ers SPC Texas Education Agency Hale Floyd Motley Swisher Briscoe

Hearings Set For Cadets In Manslaughter Case

Preliminary hearings are scheduled May 23 in Magistrate Court for four New Mexico Military Institute cadets charged with manslaughter in the stabbing death of 32 year old Richard C. Needham of Roswell. Each cadet remains free on 2000 dollar bond.

Roswell N.M New Mexico Military Institute Richard C. Needham Needham Gary L. Shaw Dexter Sammy Burke Jr Las Cruces Robert ¥. Winkler Lonnie Wagner Austin Tex

Man Given 2000 Years for Police Killing in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO UP I A jury on Tuesday sentenced John L Harris 26 to 2000 years for murdering San Antonio policeman George Jacobs on January 10 1973 Jurors deliberated 17 hours on the punishment stacking 20 more years for Harris conviction on robbery by assault It followed a decision a day earlier by Judge Archie S Brown to give Eugene Spencer Jr 27 a 10000 year term after a jury convicted him of killing policeman Canales on May 18 1972 Both Jacobs and Canales were killed after armed robberies of San Antonio service stations

San Antonio UPI John L. Harris George ‘Jacobs Harris Archie S. Brown

Bond set for five defendants in county court case

Judge Denzil Bevers set a 400 dollar bond for Mrs. Jimmie McCrary Price after she pleaded innocent to a liquor law violation in County Court-at-Law No 2. Earlier Tuesday four others also had bonds set after pleading innocent for charges including aggravated assault on a policeman and driving while intoxicated.

Denzil Bevers Jimmie McCrary Price 7Th St Jack L. Huggins Indiana Ave Roman Cisneros Slaton Alonzo Brown E. Walnut St Johnie Williams Frederick Okla

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