14 Oct 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1972
Page
1
Linda Light, former Miss Kansas, now 29, appears in a wheelchair as the Multiple Sclerosis Society poster girl in Miami. She recalls the 21 year old MS diagnosis after a career as an airline stewardess and the desire to marry and start a family.
Washington confirms continued obstacles in Vietnam settlement after Kissinger Haig talks with North Vietnamese leaders Xuan Thuy and Le Duc Tho. Tho’s departure for Moscow and Hanoi fuels speculation as White House avoids detailed comment and maintains a guarded stance.
A dynamite manufacturing plant blast leaves five workers missing and presumed dead. Local authorities push rescue efforts as investigators review safety measures and plant operations.
The Senate sent to President Nixon a landmark 30.2 billion revenue sharing bill, launching grants to states and localities with few strings. First installments worth 2.65 billion expected within days. Adjournment plans clashed as leaders eyed next week, with talks focused on a Social Security welfare compromise.
A Uruguayan air force transport plane carrying members of a Montevideo rugby team and 45 others was reported missing after a flight across the Andes. The twin engine turboprop was ferrying the team to Chile for exhibition games set to begin.
The 32 member South Plains College Tex Anns drill and dance team and SPC Texan Band launch the season with a parade appearance in the Terry County Harvest Festival in Brownfield. The group has performed across Texas and New Mexico for over a decade in high stepping routines.
Citibank raised its minimum lending charges by 1 per cent to 57 per cent, effective Monday, bringing the prime rate toward the 6 per cent level seen before President Nixon imposed wage and price controls in August 1971. The move signals rising interest costs and potential government concern, with bankers noting a broader clash may lie ahead.
A 13 year old boy was fatally wounded Friday night while playing with guns at a neighbor's home. Oscar Carrillo, son of Mr and Mrs Arturo Carrillo Sr, died on arrival at Hospital. Police investigate possible link to rising prime rate fears. Services planned with Sanders Funeral Home.
Odessa man Johnny Meadows, 34, in Fort Worth jail, pleads guilty to four murders to avoid potential death penalty reactivation in Texas. He claims personal responsibility for the four killings including Glorda Sue Nix Green and Mona Hans motel owner, hopes for 10 years to life but fears 20 30 40 years. He discusses multiple personalities, remorse, and secrecy with a reporter, insisting he wanted to clear things up and confirming contact with Sheriff Slim Gabrel.
Alfredo Franco Ramirez, 29, escaped from the Lubbock County Jail before 6 pm on Friday. Blanchard identified the fugitive, who lived at 126 Avenue T or 2915 Baylor Street, as Ramirez. He kicked out a window screen and fled on foot when left unattended for a few minutes after a bail bondsman spoke with him.
A competitive car and home insurance bill was defeated in the Texas House 57 to 77 after sponsor Rep Don Cavness disavowed amendments. The House Insurance Committee then revised the Senate rate competition measure and sent it to the floor with a potential Monday or Tuesday floor vote amid Gov. Preston Smith's threat of a special session.
A devotional note asks for divine help to avoid pride and to recognize and assist the sick and poor with love and care. The short reader prayer emphasizes humility and benevolence in daily acts.
Texas banks show record deposits with most institutions posting all time highs. Lubbock totals reach 546,568,162 dollars, surpassing the prior peak of 527 million, amid favorable livestock markets and general economic growth.
A city deposits tabulation notes that records were often set at year end as merchants' Christmas funds flowed in. In West Texas, San Angelo National Bank President Weldon Jones cites a strong area economy and good rainfall as reflected in the banking figures.
Slight chance of thunderstorms and cooler tonight with mostly cloudy skies. Highs near 85 today, 70s Sunday. tonight’s low around 30. Southeasterly winds 15 to 25 mph.
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