14 Oct 1971
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1971
Page
1
NOAA researchers report tornadoes emit electrical signals that could help predict and warn of severe storms. Two years of lab work show signals detectable up to 60 miles, but a reliable forecasting system requires more observations. The NOAA remote sensing lab in Norman, Oklahoma is cataloging pulses during storm development.
Treasury Secretary Connally urged a new private group to back Nixon's economic program, dismissing doomsayers and saying the president’s actions in 60 days reflect no partisan intent. He framed the effort as nonpartisan and essential to economic stability.
Directors of private corporations push for greater government work and less government in business. A public notice hints at management shifts and policy angles as the paper outlines sections on arts, world affairs, and market reports.
Lubbock city leaders approved a larger than planned performing arts unit at the downtown Memorial Civic Center and sent architects back within two weeks to revise the design and financing plans to avoid cash payments under urban renewal.
The council has treated the civic center concept as a site plan since architects first presented it July 26. A discussion begun last month focused on a 600 seat theater that could become See CENTER Page 12.
A'short devotional prayer asks for peace in homes and minds, prosperity and hope for the future. It pleads for love among people and leadership that guides nations from war toward a future as ordained. Delivered by Lucy Mullins.
H C Alderson director of Lubbocks Urban Renewal Agency reports 19 new parcels targeted for demolition in the 36 square block Civic Center area this week. Sixteen parcels have already been cleared since razing began last month. Wilson Salvage Co. is prime contractor. heavy equipment clears rubble and debris while county maintenance teams mow vacant properties with owner consent.
The Federal Trade Commission posted the auto industry data supporting car superiority claims for public inspection. The policy, urged by Ralph Nader, requires major advertisers to submit documentation. automakers led the first disclosure, totaling 1,227 pages in seven volumes, with FTC studying for possible deceptive advertising.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee backed a 250 million cap on U S military aid to Cambodia and a declaration that aid is not a defense commitment. The panel also froze the total U S military personnel in Cambodia at 200.
Washington federal researchers and agencies test runway friction at Lubbock Regional Airport using a Boeing 727 and ground vehicles. They study instruments to gauge slipperiness, noting past pilot concerns but saying current testing does not determine the runway condition.
A truck carrying 5,000 dozen eyes wrecked on the Niles Channel Bridge near Key West after a tire blowout. The fuel tank ignited. driver Brown Murphy of Boynton Beach escaped with no serious injuries. Traffic stalled on the five lane highway for over four hours.
Viet Cong sappers slipped into a Di An base eight miles northeast of Saigon and destroyed five U.S. helicopters valued at 1.4 million dollars. Two attackers were seen fleeing. no U.S. forces returned fire. The attack marks a major Viet Cong operation in the Saigon region as combat continues around North Vietnam.
Detergent makers dispute government views on phosphates with full page ads asking if consumers are confused. Nonphosphate brands defend safety while suppliers pivot ad strategy to stress health concerns amid pollution worries and consumer doubt.
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