06 Sep 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1972
Page
1
Tragedy at the Munich Games unfolds as Arab commandos attack the Israeli team. Nine hostages endure a daylong standoff before helicopters lift them to an airport where a firefight ensues. Four militants die, one policeman is killed, and the Games are suspended pending a memorial.
Alabama Governor Gere says he will take a position on the Wallace presidential bid within a few days. He notes no endorsement is planned now and mentions considerations after a previous spring shooting.
Sanitation workers walk off the job demanding higher pay and better benefits, causing city services disruptions and prompting officials to seek a resolution with unions. Local crews report reduced trash collection as protests unfold downtown.
The City Council turned down a major landmark proposal and urged fresh state action. Officials estimate citywide costs at about 1.5 million dollars plus additional trucks as 33 new sanitation workers and 13 temporary employees are added.
Senate awaits major House-passed measures while leaders haggle over timing. Republican Carl Albert signals aim to move anti bullying legislation, with President Nixon’s fate tied to Senate approval and potential veto threats.
A brief reader prayer asking for faithfulness in duties and honor in all dealings, concluding with Amen.
John N. Mitchell, Nixon campaign manager during the June 17 incident, dismissed White House involvement in Watergate as ridiculous and refused to take responsibility. He reiterated denials when questioned by reporters. See MITCHELL Page 10.
Pleasant weather spread across the South Plains with forecasts of 90s for today and Thursday, aiding cotton crops. Severe storms lashed Southeast Texas with a tornado near Beaufort, no injuries reported. Fog, then clearing, limited rain in Panhandle. Laredo hit 90s while Lubbock reached 77.
Denton Texas AP Jack ie Barret 21 a North Texas University senior from Comanche was named National Sweetheart of America at Heopston D I The pageant tied to state beauty finalists and the National Sweet Corn Festival. Barret an English major won 350 cash a 500 savings bond 100 for talent and 300 in gifts.
Fragments reveal a mix of local finance quirks and legal notices. A Lubbock ex-resident explains missing city taxes with stories of mail theft and personal misfortune. Meanwhile downtown, collectors press for overdue utilities payments amid odd mail mishaps.
In Buenos Aires armed kidnappers abducted rector Philips Aineticas Appliancé Co as he left a shop. The 55 year old survivor of a Japanese concentration camp is among victims linked to a wave of high profile abductions. Police raided an ERP hideout last April 10, resulting in the death of Fiat executive Oberdan Sallustro.
Expressions of horror and condemnation poured in from many nations after the Arab guerrilla attack on the Israeli team at the Olympic Village in Munich. President Nixon telephoned Israeli Premier Golda Meir offering total U.S. cooperation. McGovern called the act an outrage by any standard of humanity. Secretary Rogers and Mrs. Meir also condemned the attack as terror. United Nations Secretary General Waldheim termed it dastardly. Moscow radio noted Soviet officials expressed condolences to the Olympic Committee.
Kissinger will confer in Moscow with Brezhnev and other Soviet leaders September 10 to 13 on a full range of issues including European security arms talks and Vietnam. He will stop in Munich September 8 to 9 for talks with Willy Brandt. The White House says the trip highlights the proposed 1973 European security conference and follows a May 29 US Soviet agreement.
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