01 Nov 1973
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1973
Page
1
The sole wild flock of whooping cranes resumes its annual migration from Canadian marshlands to a South coastal refuge. Assistant Mariatt notes 51 cranes spent last winter there and hopes the number rises. early arrivals include at least one new bird. The birds, five feet tall with seven foot wingspans, have survived since a low of 15 in 1919 with ongoing protection.
Premier Golda Meir arrived in Washington to urge President to resist Soviet and Arab pressure on a troop pullback before a prisoner of war exchange. Meir said the United States is a close friend of Israel but not the enemy of Arab states. President Sadat of Egypt was moving his army during the talks.
Washington reporters note two week price rises in petroleum and gas would be allowed without an upper limit. The article discusses inflation pressures, industry comments, and policy review as gas costs influence the economy. It also mentions Israel Prime Minister Golda Meir meeting with U S officials to press for prisoner exchanges and peace talks, with further coverage on page 14.
Cold snap eases across the South Plains with temperatures leveling off after a low near freezing. The National Weather Service forecasts warmer conditions tonight into Thursday with highs in the mid 70s and a Friday cool-down around 70, while Montana faces heavy autumn snow and strong winds in the northwest.
General weather outlook for the Landbook vicinity with fair conditions tonight and rising temperatures. Tonight not so cool with warmer daytime highs. Partly cloudy skies expected, turning cooler Friday with a high near 70.
The White House negotiates with the Senate Watergate committee over access to President Nixon’s Key Biscayne Florida bank records. White House lawyers resist citing executive privilege while aides seek confidential, defensible disclosure pathways. The case centers on a $100000 Hughes contribution linked to the Nixon era and stored in a safety deposit box.
A brief humor item about a boastful man described as constantly bragging about his status, provoking others to want to confront him. The gag hinges on inflated self-importance and the tension it creates among peers.
The White House reported it found last weekend that two Watergate tapes Nixon promised to surrender to Judge Sirica never existed. The tapes allegedly included a June 20, 1972 Nixon Mitchell call and a April 15, 1973 Nixon Dean meeting. Officials stated the conversations could not be found and may never have occurred. The tapes are reportedly stored in White House residential quarters with copies earlier transferred to a secure storage in the Executive Office Building.
A reader offers a brief devotional closing praying for trust in God to gain more from life. The note ends with a blessing in Jesus name.
Avalanche Journal reports at Poe Jodist Hospital the OB GYN third floor opens 18 maternity beds after extensive changes since 1972. Tours begin in coming weeks as staff showcase improved facilities, including individual rooms with color TV and music. Fathers are kept out of delivery for now, with a future policy review planned.
City officials report preliminary bids for the civic center show costs well below projections. Mechanical and electrical bids total 2.6 million, about 500000 under estimates, with general bids due next week as part of a three part funding plan.
Police and juvenile officers resource Tuesday night investigated Halloween incidents showing human cruelty toward children. At about 7 pm three calls reported trick or treaters receiving cow manure wrapped in paper and at least one child ate a small portion. Further details follow on MEAN Page 14.
Reuters reports Leon Jaworski of Houston is the likely choice for Watergate special prosecutor with Sen. Saxbe expected as attorney general. The selection would place Jaworski, a Democratic Houston lawyer, near Texas political circles linked to John Connally and Lyndon Johnson era figures. Jaworski’s wife said the word is likely true though not official until morning.
Los Angeles fire crews gained ground on a major brush fire blamed on arson that forced hundreds from homes in or near Malibu and Topanga Canyon area. By midafternoon the 2,550 acre blaze was 80 percent contained and moving westward into inaccessible brush five miles from the coast. Firefighters predicted containment before Thursday if winds stayed calm.
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