24 Nov 1971
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1971
Page
1
Weather reports indicate a heavy snowstorm expanding through the Midwest. Regions west of the Pecos in Texas remain mostly clear as snow blankets much of the plains with cruise temperatures and strong winds. Travel disruptions and school closures are expected as the system moves eastward.
Fragmented OCR text describes a center, library, and various stations with scattered names and items. The readable portions mention a center and a library, with unclear surrounding context and multiple broken phrases.
Clarence Eugene Francis, 30, escaped from Midland County jail around 1 am Sunday and evaded capture for 30 hours. Sheriff McDarnell said the search began after Eaton County reported a man claiming to drink with Francis, triggering a jail records check and wider manhunt.
The Price Commission authorized merit pay increases for two large firms and Western Electric, while postponing decisions on higher auto prices for Ford and Chrysler and coal price changes to offset a 15 cent miner raise. General Motors sought a 3 percent overall rise, and Nixon discussed economic matters with Connally and Burns. Western Electric added 3.9 percent on items making up 55 percent of volume.
In Page 2 South Vietnam news. Earl Butz discussed, welfare and food stamp stance questioned. The World front reports a major new offensive by South Vietnamese forces entering Red sanctuaries in Cambodia on Page 4.
The Senate passed a $70.8 billion defense appropriation Tuesday night by 80 to 5 despite nixing a 60,000 troop cut in US forces in Europe. The bill adds $500 million for military sales to Israel and moves to a conference committee. Nixon framed the vote as a victory for his policy.
A reader presents a brief prayer asking Heavenly Father to guide protect health prosperity and needs in each life touched by His hands.
Lubbock Lake Site, a mammoth to beer can archive spanning eight acres, has earned Texas National Register status. The discovery draws archaeologists and developers to plan preservation and public opening with funds and a marker forthcoming.
Federal mediator says East and Gulf coast Jongshoremren strike talks recessed without agreement in Miami Beach. Nixon Taft Hartley action seen as possible as talks close to resolution on wages hours and contract items. Dock workers idle while wider impact looms for 50,000 others from Maine to Texas. union seeks $2.90 hourly rise over three years.
Lincoln man Sumner Smith, 81, says Swan Islands off Honduras are his despite U.S. government action. Robert H. Finch signed a treaty transferring Greater Swan, Lesser Swan and a reef to Honduras, with Smith alleging decades of lease conflicts and lack of clear ownership.
The Dow Jones industrial average closed below 800 for the first time since December 1, slipping 5.18 points to 797.97. A late rally cut the loss from 9.78 points at 3 p.m. Analysts blamed the slide on lingering investor pessimism about the economic outlook and government policy.
Philadelphia police finished washing apart and counting a 10 pound wad of $100 bills found two days earlier by sewer cleaners. The total of $92,400 was confirmed after serial numbers were checked. none were reported stolen. The bills were torn into at least two pieces and crammed into a sewer inlet with no reason given.
Reports from the Associated Press describe renewed cross border battles as Pakistan says two warplanes were lost and India claims downed Pakistani aircraft. Both sides describe hard fighting as the crisis deepens and the United Nations signals concern over the escalating conflict.
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