Nixon Seeks Weekend Gas Ban and Heating Oil Rationing Plan
President Nixon announced plans to ration home heating oil starting January 1 and urged a voluntary Sunday gasoline sales ban pending authority for a mandatory ban. He called for a nationwide allocation program and reduced gasoline output to boost heating oil production. The plan would cut heating use about 10 percent for industrial needs, 15 percent for households, and 7 percent for commercial use with dealers required to implement rules.
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Thanks to Goodfellows Help for Lubbock Children
Anonymous local donors fund the annual Goodfellows Christmas drive in Lubbock. Last year sacks of fruit, nuts, candy, and toys were delivered to over 8,000 children at their doorsteps, costing more than $10,000. Donations or volunteer names can be sent to Box 491, Lubbock 79408.
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Oil outlook: US could cope without Arab oil expert says
Walter J. Levy, independent adviser to U.S. oil companies, warns Europe and Japan would struggle to maintain activity without Arab oil. He says the United States could manage in some form but would face sacrifices and losses if Arabs extend the boycott.
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Hijackers Seize Dutch Jet in Damascus to Beirut Flight
A Boeing 747 with 17 crew on board was hijacked and diverted from Amsterdam to Tokyo via Beirut and Damascus. Negotiations were led by Maj Gen Naji Jamal as hijackers identified with the Arab Youth Organization for the Liberation of Palestine.
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Greek military ousts Papadopoulos and names civilian cabinet
In Athens the armed forces toppled President George Papadopoulos and installed Lt. Gen. Phaedon Gyazikis as president. A civilian cabinet led by Adamantias Androutopoulos was sworn in, with four former military officers among the ministers. Papadopoulos placed under house arrest.
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Woods May Testify Over Watergate Tape Erasure
Rose Mary Woods, Nixon aide, prepared to testify in federal court about erasing a 12 minute Watergate tape segment. A Times report cites a high administration source saying she would take responsibility, possibly as an accident, while another source suggests she may invoke the Fifth Amendment. The hearing, before Judge Sirica, seeks custody of subpoenaed tapes amid an 18 minute blank segment tied to the June 17 1972 break in.
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Times
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A-J Today Briefs and Classifieds Snapshot
A compact 3A business news brief and 16B TV-Radio section note summarize activity in local markets. The fragment mentions a family news item and a reference to a spouse, signaling light local interest items within the A-J Today publication.
Prayer Exhortation Asks for Faithful Walk
Reader offers a brief devotional prayer to Heavenly Father. The text requests guidance to walk by faith, not by sight, invoking Jesus' name and closing with Amen.
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100 Cotton Trailers Destroyed By Fire
Fire burned through a setup destroying numerous cotton trailers in Lamesa as winds hampered efforts to contain the blaze. Authorities reported extensive damage and noted the incident was among the region’s more severe cotton-related fires this season.
Holiday Toll Edges Higher
Holiday traffic deaths rose sharply during the Thanksgiving period with updated counts showing multiple fatalities per hour as authorities warned drivers to slow down. The National Safety Council projected 625 to 725 U.S. deaths, while state totals indicated Texas, New York, and California recorded notable losses amid heavy holiday travel. A major fire near Cotton Ring Gin, Dawson County, caused significant property damage but no reported injuries, with volunteers aiding in fire suppression and search efforts.
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Dust-Churning Winds Roar Through Lubbock Area
Gusts up to 88 mph whipped through Lubbock causing blinding dust, traffic hazards, and door damage. Power lines fell, some intersections blocked, but no injuries or major damage reported as crews secured lines and a cotton gin fire in nearby Dawson County drew sheriff vigilance.
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Bloodhounds Still Track Escapees in Texas
In Gatesville, Texas Youth Council facilities, bloodhounds remain the state’s primary tracking tool for juvenile escapees. TYC director Forrest Smith defended keeping the dogs, citing community protection and ongoing security concerns. He proposed decentralized programs and community homes while acknowledging 800 workers at Gatesville and potential reform if reported outcomes improve.
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Weather Lubbock and Viewty Partly Cloudy Through Tuesday
Partly cloudy today through Tuesday with a chance of showers tonight and Tuesday. Cooler today through Tuesday with highs near 32 and lows around 9, winds southwest to westerly at 10 to 25 mph. Probability of precipitation about 39 percent tonight.
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