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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1971
Page
2
Governor Preston Smith may change plans to delay a special taxing and spending session after a meeting with budget director Dickie Travis and Comptroller Robert Calvert's staff. The discussion centers on a troubling cash flow forecast affecting state finances.
A 120 man cleanup crew worked through the night to remove up to 39 000 gallons of crude oil spilled from the Swedish tanker Jacob Malmaras at Richmond Long Wharf. Containment booms and boat storage crews prevented beaches from contamination while Coast Guard confirmed no wildlife injuries.
In Bahia, 23 year old guerrilla leader Lamarea, blamed for several attacks and embattled against Brazil’s military government, was shot during a clash with 20 police near Pintada. Authorities say he and aide Samarca were struck down Friday as the search for him intensified.
Chile marked its 161st independence anniversary with a Mass at the capital's cathedral. Attending was Marxist President Salvador Allende. A military parade was planned for today as part of the celebrations.
Officials discuss timing of a June special session to unlock revenue from a proposed April sales tax hike. They note funds may not reach the treasury until August and question if a September 1 deadline can be met. Sources cite comptroller staff and aides forwarding the plan amid vetoed appropriations.
Haskell Shanks, 63, who received a partial artificial heart, was released from Detroit's Sinal Hospital. Surgeons completed a 10 hour operation on August 11 placing a permanent booster patch to enable the heart to function normally.
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