Brownwood Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 73, No. 75, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 11, 1973 Page: 1 of 16
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BOARD WALK—Getting board with his work this moring is
Horold Smith, who added a little heave to clear the sidewalk to
ironda Brownwood store of the more than four inches of snow
which fell during the night Despite the weather, a few early
My choice,
your opportunity
SNOW JOB-Four year old Tanja Rathke, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Wayne Rathke of 1215 Center, was up early this morning to
take full advantage of what she said was the biggest snow storm
and warmer temperatures with
highs edging into the 40s.
She had ever seen. At left, Tanja checks the depth of the stin-
falling white staff to determine if then's enough on the ground
for a snow man. Then she decides It’s time the photographer
BROWNWOOD
BANGS
COLEMAN
COMANCHE
DE LEON
SAN SABA
SANTA ANNA
(See story on Page IB)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Wa-
tergate defendant E. Howard
Hunt Jr pleaded guilty for a
second time today, and this
time the court accepted his
plea, removing him from the
trial of seven men charged with
burglarizing Democratic party
headquarters.
But before the plea was ac-
cepted. Hunt said under ques-
tioning from the bench that the
prosecution's opening
statement outlining a broad
operation of political espionage
said to have been ordered by top
morning shoppen, possibly deploring crowds, worked their way
- into business areas (far left).
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heavy snows spreading east-
ward across a vast area of
Texas dumped a id-inch blanket
in places and imobilized much
of the state today
Yet in the Panhandle, which
has undergone many weeks of
cloudy, snowy weather, a bright
sun broke oat today The
temperature at the tune was 2
degrees above zero The wind
rose and some of the snow on
the ground began drifting
As far south as Houston. De-
partment of Public Safety offi-
cers «aid they had closed all
freeways, with snow and ice
making the roadways impas-
sable.
Snow fell in Corpus Christi
this morning—the first signifi-
cant fall there since 1967.
A wet snow started in Beau-
mont during the forenoon, and
power lines in the Golden
Triangle area of Beaumont,
Port Arthur and Orange began
to snap under the weight of ice
or from falling, ice-laden tree
limbs. A two-inch snow acu-
umulation was expected in the
area.
The first real snow in 13 years
The outlook for Friday is
brighter—literally—however as
forecasters call for fair skies
Earlier. Hunt had pleaded
guilty to three of the six counts
against him in the govern-
ment's indictment, in an un-
derstanding with the prose-
cution that three other counts
would be dropped.
However, Sirica refused to
Inches of snow pelted the area
overnight.
Streets and highways were
covered with snow and sleet,
making driving hazardous and
in places almost impossible;
schools throughout the area
। losed their doors for the day;
and a number of firms and
industries were closed either
- because of driving conditions or
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fell on Galveston Island. It was
mixed with sleet in nearfreezing
temperatures, which were
dropping
San Antonio officially record-
ed an inch of snow—the first
since Feb 2, 1966. when 3*
inches fell The National Wea-
ther Service's Bob Lindsey
commented. "We have a little
problem in getting our staff
together this morning. ” In other
parts of San Antonio, up to two
inches fell
Many private schools and
school systems closed where the
snow was heaviest.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The training, the material and the Pentagon and a small cut in will be created to oversee the
Army today unveiled a major equipment acquisition process, the number of generals readiness of divisions and other
streamlining of its command the quality and responsiveness A total of 813 military and ci- units, individual training and
structure to improve readiness of management, and better sup- vilian jobs will be cut from the development of new concepts
and efficiency, cut military and port for the soldier. .” . headquarters staff and another and doctrine, and perform other
civilian manpower by 15,000 and It said no liases around-the 1,986 will be transferred to ether (unctions
save about 31 billion over five country will be closed, but some commands or field agencies There will be increased em-
years will be reduced in scope. The Army estimated the bulk phasis on preparedness of the
The Army said its reorgani- The moves will result, among of the plan will be in full force National Guard and reserves to
ration, first in 11 years, "is de- other things, in a 10 per cent within 12 months "back up a shrinking regular
signed to improve readiness, reduction in the Army stiff at Two new major commands Army.
BROWNWOOD AREA-
Clear and colder tonight. fair
and warmer Friday. Low
tonight near 15, high Friday
in the middle 40s.
Phase 3 economic system
The new program, which im-
mediately replaces the Phase 2 —, . . , .
system established in Novem- Chamber invited
ber 1971. “is self-administering +, +nr c+ H.AN
and based on voluntary com- TO TOUT QT nood
pliance," the White House said. The Brownwood Chamber of
No longer will large bust- ( ommerce has received an
nesses and labor unions have to invitation to tour the facilities at
get prior government approval FL Hood this Tuesday,
for wage or price hikes—except . The invitation came from Lt.
in special problem areas" General G. P. Seneff Jr.,
which Nixon listed as food commanding officer, according
processing and retailing, and to Groner Pitts, chamber
the health industry military affairs committee
The President also continued 1 hairman.
Gen. Seneff said the tour will
lie from 9.30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
and will include a briefing on
the modem volunteer army
concept and a complete tour of
post facilities.
Pitts said plans are to leave t
consultant.
U.S. District Court Judge
John J. Sirica immediately
placed Hunt under 3100,000 se-
(urit.bond and he was taken
into ESstody by U.S. marshals
while his attorneys tried to raise
bond
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Brownwood at 1:30 am.
Tuesday A chartered bus will
make the tour if enough persons
plan to attend
Interested persons may
contact the chamber of com-
merce for additional in-
formation
members of President Nixon's accept the first guilty plea, say- Maximum temperature
re-election campaign was ing the interest of justice de- here Wednesday 27, over-
essentially correct. manded that all six counts be night low it. Sunset today
Hunt is a former White House pressed 5:50, sunrise Friday 7:39.
• Lower teens likely tonight •
Mul-Texas ground to a virtual expected to be in the low teens, ************** were considered open traffic
Tetand-stih this morning as 2 to 7 ar perhaps pushing even nearer WHERF IT SNOWED was moving at a much slower
pace that usual in most places.
4.00 Underpasses in Brownwood
4.00 were closed for a time early in
400 the day but reopened after
1.50 crews had a chance to make
5.50 them passable.
3.50
4.50 Despite the treacherous
By noon today the tem- ............. driving conditions, reports of
perature in,Brownwood ..degrees while the Wednesday trafficasidentswereascattered
i 2 remained in the 20s. Up to that afterhoon hloh was 7 as motorists were exercising
lowssuppliessofgas.come down time, the temperature had not afternoon high "as 27 extra caution Officials urged
Snow continued to come down continied pytra carp until
■ this mornine-althoueh in most been above freezing here since Lows here this week have conunued extra care until
mme ■ ■ , morning-aitnougn in most Friday's expected sunshine has
Nixon narrows controls
WASHINGTON (AP) - Pres- ed to government economic sion of his authority to control the present system of looser BUT FORECASTERS said degree above freezing. highest temperature here since Extended forecaste for this
ident Nixon today abolished standards. wages and prices mandatory controls over con- the snowfall should end later Sunday afternoon's 33. area predict cloudy to partly
mandatory wage-price controls The surprise move-far more The President abolished the struction wage increases and today, with clear skies and even Lows were in the teens over cloudy skies again for Saturday
except for the food and health sweeping than had been ex- Pay Board and the Price Com- said the present voluntary ef- colder temperatures for tonight most of this area this morning AIR AND BUS travel in this with cold temperatures, but call
industries and established a pected—came as Nixon asked mission but retained the Cost of fort to keep interest rates down before a warmup begins. Low as the snow piled up. In area was paralyzed this mor- for Sunday and Monday to be
self -admin stering system key- Congress for a one year exten- living Council to manage his would stay in effect, readings in this area tonight are Brownwood, the low today was ning and although all roads mostly cloudy and warmer
Ten CentsDaily Twenty Cents Sunday
Sixteen Pages Todav Two Sections
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jotned to the fun, center, and tosses an arm-load of toe fluff to view the "snow angel" impression left to the whiteness.
that direction. Finally, Tanja lies down an the ground, spreads (Bulletin Photos)
her arms and moves them back and forth before getting up to
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