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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1973

Page

10

Israel Presses Across Suez Canal Amid Heavy Fighting

Israeli forces reportedly crossed the canal establishing a bridgehead north of the Great Bitter Lake and advancing with a bulge toward FE Wing. Egypt claimed Israeli losses included seven planes and many tanks destroyed, while Israel reported 70 Egyptian tanks destroyed and new Arab aircraft down.

Great Bitter Lake Egypt Cairo Cairo I Capiian Israel Iran

Nixon Seeks 2.2 Billion Israel Aid in Middle East Move

President Nixon urged emergency aid for Israel and Cambodia as U S officials stated Washington aims to bolster allied forces and sustain a balance of power. Defense and State Department spokesmen described limited troop and airlift support while Congress weighs funding and broader diplomatic steps.

Syria Egypt Pentagon Nixon Israel oper-Cambodia Ation United States Middle East Reneuxon Tel Aviv State Department Alexei N. Kosygin Moscow Cairo Congress Cambodia George Mahon D-Tex House Appropriations Committee Mideast Malina White House Gerald J. Warren Defense Department Middle Nison Ion Aralyisraeli Daniel James Jr Air Force U.S James R. Schlesinger Schlesinger

Napkin Ring Skirts Law as Bars Promote Campaign Message

Bars and private clubs evade the new campaign finance law while promoting a legislative pay raise. The measure, signed by Gov. Buisee June 4, requires disclosures. enforcement lies with local prosecutors, not the state.

Austin Price Danilo Jr SIS Sloan Associated Clubs Texas, Inc Soid Daniel Resistats Cox Wal Masco G. Moore Dallas Len Teletione Robert Lemons Secretary of State Lemens Att Neys Wisconsin Tinen Ongany

Orange lights flare in skies over Lubbock sightings

South Lubbock residents reported two brilliant orange halos in the sky late Friday and earlier in the week. One witness described an object moving toward Reese Air Force Base before exploding into two white flashes. A Reese AFB spokesman had no confirmation of any aircraft in the air.

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Smith Appointments At Center Of Texas Vending Probe

A juke box industry leader testified that former Governor Smith made initial Texas Vending Commission appointments without waiting for industry recommendations. Bruner said three appointees were not on the association’s prepared list, and questioned Day’s involvement. The hearing cited ties between the industry and lawmakers, with references to loans and licensing issues affecting taverns and juke box operators.

Austin Tex Preston Smith Texas Vending Commission Industry Trade Association Smith Texas Vending Association George W. Bruner Houston Bruner House Senate Raymond Williams Dallas L.C. Butler Gilbert Sedmeyer el Paso Butler Williams Seelmeyer Texas Amusement Machine Commission Wurlitzer Music Operators of Texas James C Day Buddy ‘Temple Subcommittee On Consumer Affairs Jimmy Day Day But Standler Houston Post Vending Commission Gus Mutscher Vending Association Shearn Moody, Jr Wil, Moody & Co Texas Alcoholic Beeraze Commission Matranga

Kosygin Mideast Plan Outlined

Moscow reports say Premier Kosygin returned from a secret Cairo visit amid rumors of a Soviet backed four point cease fire plan. The plan would involve U.S. and Soviet support, borders guarded by international forces, and inviolability guaranteed by both superpowers with UN roles.

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Watergate Panel to Get Summary and Silence on Tapes

The article notes a circuit court ruling upholding a judge’s order directing President Nixon to provide nine Watergate tapes to Cox for private review. Cox seeks tapes to probe Nixon’s knowledge of the June 1972 break in and possible cover up, while the Senate committee vows to appeal Sirica’s dismissal of its own tape demand.

Circuit Court of Appeals Cox White House Nixon Watergate Democratic National Committee Senate Watergate Sirica Federal District Court Supreme Court Nixon Nixon Court of Appeals Senate Watergate Committee

Ark Caverns Opens To Public In Forest Service Venture

Blanchard Springs Caverns in Cave Mountain View Arkansas opened to the public last summer under the U S Forest Service. The site marks Arkansas answer to Carlsbad Caverns and showcases government managed show caves.

Mountain View Ark Blanchard Springs Caverns U.S. Forest Service Arkansas Carlsbad Caverns

Texas Banks Hit Records In Deposits

Texas financial centers report record bank deposits amid strong agricultural prices and crop yields. Bank presidents cite growth in San Angelo Amarillo Corsicana and nearby areas while state authorities review bank reports as of October 17 with totals in the billions across cities including Houston Dallas and Lamar County.

Arch Black The Fe Bank San Angelo Citizens National Bank Denen Houston Dallas

Bank Deposits Reach 1972 Highs in Local Banks

Lubbock banks report total deposits of 595 298 365 dollars at close of Wednesday down from 1972 year end record but up 50 million from a year ago. Bank of the West and Texas Bank contributed substantial amounts as officials cite stable economy despite the mid year dip.

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