29 Oct 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1972
Page
1
A fragmented obituary style notice outlines a deadline set for Tuesday regarding a potential legal action over advanced weaponry. The text hints at reactions within the U.S. military establishment and implied debates about responsibility and risk.
Jay Harris a longtime Avalanche Journal newsman and executive for 34 years is promoted to editor by General Manager Robert Norris following the retirement of Chas. A. Guy. Harris, 54, started as a sports reporter and rose to executive editor, with Watson and Knapp continuing as managing editors. Harris is an award winning writer and has supported Texas Tech University and civic affairs in Lubbock.
Rain and snow affect travel with slick roads blamed for eight hour traffic incidents. A cold front moves into the Panhandle while temperatures dip to the 30s and 40s elsewhere. Flood warnings cover nearly all counties as a major storm impacts the region.
A reader offers a brief prayer seeking divine peace and surrender of pride, acknowledging sin clinging to their sons and asking for truth and calm in life.
Washington UPI reports DST ends at 2 am and standard time begins, giving Americans back the hour lost in April. Most of the country observes the change, except for Arizona Hawaii Michigan and parts of Indiana where DST rules differ.
Avalanche Journal reports South Plains races for November include two liquor votes four state legislative contests and several sheriff and commissioner races. Liquor questions in Ector and Lamb counties ignite campaigns while incumbents face challengers in District 66 and District 68. Sheriff battles unfold in Midland Motley Terry and Ector counties.
Vaughn Hendrie reports the disappearance exaggerated. The zoning inspector is alive at City Hall, joined by three more in a new Zoning and Environmental Control department. Since September 1970, building activity surged, with 129 preliminary plats, 8 final plats, 121 zoning cases before the Planning Commission, 122 before City Council, and 1,364 permits reviewed. The admin, Van McVay, notes better weekly progress as staff realigns duties to handle expanding workload.
Sir Alec Douglas-Home the first British foreign secretary to visit China since 1949 arrived in Peking for talks with Chinese officials according to NCNA.
Lubbock area prayers persist for a minister and three elders missing in central Utah. The note appears in the paper’s early pages among state and nation sections and editorial listings.
Partly cloudy conditions linger in Lubbock and vicinity through Monday. Tonight lows near mid 40s with daytime highs in the upper 60s. Southerly winds remain at 10 to 15 mph.
Cornelia Wallace says her husband George Wallace must return to politics and public life. She describes his energy, ongoing recovery from paralysis, and her personal sacrifice as she hopes he resumes campaigning and public duties, though his political future remains uncertain.
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