17 May 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1972
Page
1
Rapidly rising costs drive a consolidated district to seek incentive aid of up to 700000 over ten years for construction and debt repayment. The piece notes low indebtedness in the See MOTLEY article on page 10.
In a decisive vote the Senate advances the confirmation of Shul as Treasury Secretary nominee, marking a key step in the administration’s financial leadership. The confirmation follows extensive hearings and cross party support.
AP report from Pleiku details a major enemy assault with an ammunition dump explosion that continued for hours. Nearby Pleiku fuel tank farm and Kentum airfield faced damage as enemy sappers and gunners struck, with air defenses and Vietnamese divisions noted in the region.
Federal agents investigate the background of the man charged with shooting George Wallace. The inquiry seeks to determine if the defendant pursued or stalked the victim, with FBI efforts focused on identifying any prior contacts or threats.
George C. Wallace, heavily sedated after an assassination attempt, shows signs of recovery as voters in Maryland and Michigan back his Democratic nominations. He was removed from the critical list while his wife and aides note cautious optimism about his condition and potential walk again.
A London report notes postwar price increases across Europe as urban inflation hits household goods and essentials. The article cites officials monitoring shortages and consumer stress amid economic recovery efforts in late 1940s Britain.
Gov. George C. Wallace claimed dominant Democratic wins in Michigan and Maryland on Tuesday night while partially paralyzed from an assassination attempt. He led in Michigan with 5 percent and in Maryland with 40 percent, securing large convention totals as McGovern and Humphrey trailed.
President Nixon greeted about 500 tourists on a White House sidewalk, chatting about sports and Moscow summit plans. He confirmed the trip is still on and said he would leave Saturday morning, later meeting with Sen. Ellender and Cardinal Kroll before a Potomac cruise.
Vaughn Hendrie reports in the Avalanche Journal about the upcoming November 7 charter amendment election to expand the city council. The proposal aims to increase representation for neighborhoods that are predominantly Black or Mexican American, though the article notes uncertainty about guarantees.
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