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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1973
Page
2
Police identified 23 year old Robert dnsept Thiel as the man killed while attempting to rob a Wichita Falls drive in grocery. A clerk Donnie Webster said a man sprayed chemical in her face and fired shots from a pistol, with Thiel found near the scene.
A Tyler Texas investigation continued into the deaths of a woman and her two year old son found in a stock tank near Tyler. Police said they believe the drownings were accidental and a justice of the peace withheld a ruling as officers worked to confirm details.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reported tests show about 20 waterfowl died in Wharton from a disease called duck cholera. Officials said it is not contagious to humans and noted other cases have occurred, with the Wharton incident possibly a localized flare up. Round Table and Mongo won the United Nations Handicap twice at Atlantic City.
In Austin Texas Rep. E L Short and several Republicans urged a new state constitution include a prohibition on using state money for non governmental purposes. The group led by Short cited a trend in universities funding organizations and called for safeguards.
Lawmakers questioned the Nixon administration after a planned alert of U S strategic forces while the White House argued the action aimed to counter Soviet threats. Some Democrats suggested timing was politically motivated to divert attention from Watergate. Senate and House members urged a clear briefing and insisted there was no political motive, while others warned the move could signal heavier alarms.
Washington Republicans and Democrats clash over the Nixon impeachment inquiry with Rodino facing claims of partisan handling and calls to expand powers. House leaders consider how to proceed as Republicans push for scrutiny of process and timelines amid factional splits.
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