15 Sep 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1972
Page
1
The fragment notes a dog involved in an incident regarding a Pekingese named Siki Force. The garbled text hints at a family incident with a dog, but key details and context are unclear.
An amended proposal pushes for equality in long-range weapons in any future accord. The language aims to ensure parity across arms while shaping terms in upcoming negotiations.
A university foundation board plans a campus luncheon on Saturday with a round of meetings. US Senator John Tower is referenced in relation to the event as part of a broader campaign context.
Late summer storms drenched Levelland Brownfield and nearby towns with more than 4.50 inches of rain by 10:30 p.m. as radar showed tornadoes southwest and streets flooded. Barricades appeared on Lubbock avenues, cars stalled, water reached hubcaps, and rainfall measured around .63 inches at Lubbock Regional Airport.
The report notes a four month action period in Indochina with Hanoi releasing prisoners and acknowledging missing Americans. It also covers rejection of funding requests totaling 445 million for the B 1 bomber and 10 million for enhanced nuclear warheads, as debated by the chair.
In a three day fight inside Quang Tri Citadel, about 200 Marine troops press a toehold as heavy shelling and rifle fire continue. Officials report nearly 700 North Vietnamese killed and heavy South Vietnamese losses amid a prolonged assault to retake the fortress near Saigon.
The Lub bock Grain Exchange recorded the first hopper carload of new crop mile weighing about 200000 pounds. Ray Anthis said test weight 56 pounds per bushel and moisture 15 percent. Shipped to Goodpasture Grain Co from Lev and elevator, first load arrived Sept 7, with harvest in the Lubbock area expected to peak in October.
The Houston area saw cleaner air as a National Weather Service advisory cited a high pressure system and increasing southeasterly winds. Scattered showers improved dispersion and the Weather Service expected further improvement. Victor Howard of the Air Pollution Centre Division called the early smog more visual than harmful.
City approves a 30.36 million dollar operating budget and a 15 cent tax rate increase after a three hour hearing on the sanitation strike. Clergy urge boycotts and call for wage talks as about 700 supporters attend.
City leaders approve a 30.3 million budget and pass an age ban on 21 and under from public dance halls serving alcohol. Eli's Discotheque and Civic Center Music Hall face the new rules as Atty Warnick plans a court challenge. The ordinance also imposes a 7.50 annual tax on coin operated amusements.
Jack Anderson, Pulitzer winner and self styled watchdog, drew a 12 000 strong crowd in Municipal Auditorium to condemn Washingtons Frankenstein Monster claiming it deceives citizens and seeks power over all. He warned Nixon era censorship threatens Americas Bill of Rights and said government classifies information rather than protects national security. See FRANKENSTEIN Page 12
The Weather Lubbock and Vicinity reports a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms today and 50 percent tonight. northeast winds 8 to 15 mph. Today's high in the upper 70s and tonight's low in the lower 60s.
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