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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1973
Page
6
Fire swept the three story Hotel Sedgwick in Bath killing four youths and injuring seven, many residents were high school students. Investigators pursued causes as autopsies were planned and officials searched debris for any remaining victims.
The article recounts the old practice of pounding as a welcome for newcomers and new officers. It describes gifts ranging from beef and potatoes to coffee and crackers and notes the custom remains a warm gesture of fellowship. The origin stories vary with parsonage door pounding or a pound of butter as a seed.
SAN ANGELO TEXAS A large quantity of dynamite was found buried in a field and a bomb squad from Ft Hood was requested to defuse the explosives. Ross Dunman of the Department of Public Safety said the crew was to arrive by helicopter today at the burial site outside San Angelo. Bunham withheld exact location to avoid crowds. Ernest Haynes, Tom Green County sheriff's deputy, said several blasting caps were found in the area, presenting an additional hazard.
Five people were injured, one seriously, in a two car crash at 98th Street and South U S 87 around 9 p.m. Emergency crews transported victims to St. Marys and Methodist hospitals. Richard McCracken of Arlington in ICU with head injuries. Paul Forst of Abilene in stable condition with a fractured leg and multiple lacerations.
Frances Farenthold, former 1972 gubernatorial candidate, said on Capital Eye she is giving serious thought to a statewide race in 1974 and hinted at possibly seeking a railroad commission seat. She stressed public life matters to her and speaks daily with reporters.
The text argues cutting defense by 10 to 35 billion could finance extra programs, calling it foolhardy and a deadly misstep. Nixon warns peace relies on not becoming the second strongest nation, while related garbled lines reference arms talks with the Soviet Union.
Washington AP The Postal Service may spend about 19 million on advertising this year and 15.3 million more if seven city campaigns succeed. Rep. Thone R Nebraska criticizes funding for manpower and urges more emphasis on advertising to promote money orders express mail stamps and commemoratives.
Forecasts show temperatures climbing into the 80s across Texas with Lubbock at 84 and a 20 percent precipitation chance through tonight. Thunderstorms develop over the Coastal Plains and Panhandle with scattered activity in western regions, and an extended outlook calls for more rain Tuesday and Wednesday in North Central and Northeast Texas.
Jal Sea General Hospital in New Mexico recovers from a two year closure as Dr Baruch Rosen 31 arrives as Jal s first resident physician since January 1972 The unit will be inspected by the Joint Commission in November and other physicians have offered to assist for Medicare recertification.
Scattered stations nationwide shut pumps Sunday to protest Phase IV price regulations seen as forcing cuts while big oil firms hike fees and profits. In California, hundreds in San Diego County closed. rallies planned in San Francisco. Michigan reports Detroit area stations largely closed. Phoenix Exxon dealers to halt sales three days. Dealers warn of $300 to $500 monthly losses under Phase IV rules.
Midland farmer Norman Koonce will receive a $100 check for producing the first bale of cotton in Midland County. The presentation is set for 10 a.m. today at Delwood Plaza Mall, with Ken Peeler of the Midland Chamber of Commerce presenting. The 480 pound bale was grown on Koonce’s farm in northwest Midland County and delivered to the Midland Farmers Co-Op Gin.
Trainmaster Don Lauer in Amarillo says service would be rerouted from Quanah to Acme Paducah Floydada on the Quanah Acme and Pacific Lines owned by Frisco. Trains would swap to Santa Fe at Floydada to connect with Burlington routes, with extensive repairs needed on the Estelline Floydada line.
The U S Office of Education reports roughly 60 000 college and trade school borrowers defaulted on 55 200 000 in federally guaranteed loans over five years. Only 3 200 000 has been recovered as officials expand regional collection units and set a modest 5 500 000 goal for the year.
Pedro Gonzales, 23, of 307 Waco, was critically wounded in a shooting at Fiesta Bowl on E. 4th Street and Redbud Avenue. He was rushed to St. Mary’s Hospital after receiving two shots around 9:45 p.m. Guadalupe Garcia, 22, of 208 David, sustained a minor shoulder wound and was treated at Methodist Hospital. Police investigated the incident late Sunday.
A 12 year old Shallowater boy, David Donathan, lay in critical condition at Methodist Hospital after a trailer blast at Shallowater Mobile Home Park. He was to be flown to Galveston Shriner's Burn Hospital. Four others were hospitalized or treated, with police noting the blast may have started near the kitchen stove. Donathan was visiting the trailer at the time.
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