03 Sep 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1972
Page
1
Publisher V. B. Morris pledges a Texas Lubbock newspaper to support municipal efforts and civic dreams. The statement promises full backing toward community progress and stresses local, resident staff dedication and shared prosperity.
Robert R. Norris named general manager for The Lubbock Avalanche Journal newspapers and will serve as vice president of Southwestern News Corp. The Norris move follows Morris Communications acquisition of Texas papers. Norris will assume duties in Texas within the week and also leads operations for The Augusta Chronicle Herald and other Morris papers in Georgia and Alaska.
A group from the organization visited Lubbock on a conduct tour to discuss key initiatives. Representatives met area leaders and aligned plans with national guidance, aiming to advance their campaign goals and engage local members.
President Nguyen Van Thieu reportedly lets up parts of a month old press law and extends Sept. 3 deadline for large deposit payments. Despite concessions two major Saigon newspapers announce closure, raising concern that up to two thirds of the city’s dailies may go out of business.
Police identify Eccles James Gira and Joseph Boutin as suspects in the 36 deaths at the Blue Bird Cafe blaze, with arson and murder considered. Four men detained then released. Eccles to face coroner Tuesday as evidence is reviewed.
OCR fragment references an event with dates and people, but text is garbled. Readable names or places are embedded but unclear. The item likely notes a meeting or sale with involved individuals and a timeline. Further restoration needed to confirm specifics.
A mix of drizzle fog and cooler air settled on the South Plains and Panhandle over Labor Day weekend. Lubbock recorded a high of 69 early, then dropped to 60 by afternoon, with Amarillo posting a record low for the date at 56. Dalhart and Amarillo faced 49 while McAllen hit 100 in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Anne Fraser reports on Mrs. Lofton Burnette of 3608 30th St whose vast doll collection fills rooms and closets. Starting with Madame Alexander dolls five years ago, it has grown to 1,200 to 1,500 dolls displayed in every corner, from walls to floors, with faces peering from cases and shelves as readers are invited to page 18.
The Associated Press reports 14 deaths in Texas over Labor Day weekend as traffic crashes rise, with nine killed in vehicle accidents and three shot dead. One person died of a stabbing and another of a wound described as healing. AP began tallying at 6 p.m. Friday and planned to continue until midnight Monday. Nationwide traffic deaths reach 134 by late Saturday.
NASA weighs disposing of surplus Saturn moon rockets and Apollo ships as costs to maintain idle gear rise, with two Saturn V rockets and three Apollo command ships among the assets under review. The outcome could limit future moon flights and the planned Skylab launch.
Milt Pappas of the Chicago Cubs finally completed a near perfect game with eight to zero victory over the San Diego Padres. He carried a no-hitter into the final innings, missing a perfect game by one strike. The piece also previews Texas Longhorns coverage by A J sports editor Burle Pettit on Page 1, Section B.
Paducah mayor and city council resign after voters rejected a 35000 revenue bond to fund a natural gas system. The measure failed 339 to 148, council had backed it, resignations sent to Mayor J. B. Garrett and City Sec. Max Ste.
U S B 52s dropped about 180 tons of bombs north of Saigon to disrupt a fierce battle along the capital's outer defense line. North Vietnamese forces reportedly ambushed a 500 man unit and killed 130 government troops as tanks and artillery tried to breach their lines.
A reader prayer asks divine kindness to preserve good government and peace in the nation, ending with an Amen. The brief reflects a religiously framed public message encouraging unity and stability.
Millions will work across the nation as Labor Day passes with stores open and no formal local observance. Public services like the city landfill on N University Ave will accept personal rubbish today. Public schools and banks follow federal holiday status.
A strike by sanitation workers persisted into Saturday with pickups done by volunteers. City offices were closed and law enforcement warned to limit holiday carnage. No violent deaths were reported on the South Plains by late Saturday, unlike last Labor Day weekend when three deaths occurred.
Weather forecast for Lubbock and vicinity calls for drizzle or light rain with unseasonably cool conditions. High around 70 degrees, low in the mid 50s, northeast winds 5 to 25 mph through today.
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