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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1972

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Reeves Triumph In Local Trustee Race As Votes Pour In

Gar net Reeves Jr. edged Frey Salinas in a four candidate contest for Place 5 trustee at Lubbock's school election. Incumbents Joan Y. Ervin and Robert H. McKelvy won Places 1 and 2 respectively, with Ervin leading overall and McKelvy defeating Joe G. Trujillo. Final totals were delayed by counting problems. no runoff is required.

Garnet Reeves Jr Frey Salinas Lubbock Joan Y. Ervin Robert H. McKelvy Joe G. Trujillo

Wisconsin presidential primary relies on old campaign methods

Wisconsin voters face a tight race as 12 candidates struggle with funds and time. Campaigners turn to in person outreach and free media coverage, with John Lindsay staying with a Milwaukee worker and George Wallace staging revival style events to win attention.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin New York John Lindsay Alabama George C. Wallace South Dakota George S. McGovern Sco

Women Candidates Win Five Trustee Posts Across Area

In 80 plus South Plains school elections and over 50 municipal contests, five women won trustee seats in Floydada Morton Plainview Silverton and Slaton, while 14 female candidates were defeated. Incumbents and new faces share limited success amid a high turnout of 36 654 ballots.

South Plains Floydada Morton Plainview Silverton Slaton Lon Davis Gene Arwin William R. Hale Ira Brown Ben Kuehler Truman Anglin Susan Dubberly R. Waley Davis E. Horne Ann McMurtry Harold Storie Bettye Burks R. C.hall Jr Levelland Clyde Pat) Grappe Jack Woody Eddie Paxton

Appreciation banquet honors outgoing Lubbock mayor

Dawson County residents plan to honor Rep. George Mahon on Thursday with a George Mahon Day in Lamesa. A formal request to connect Lubbock and Dallas via interstate highway will be made in Austin on Monday.

Lubbock James Granberry Sec. A Dawson County George Mahon Lamesa Sec. C Lubbock-Dallas Austin

State and Nation muskie tests primary race odds

Report notes Muskie trails McGovern and Humphrey urging a miracle in the Democratic primary. Challenge filed by Democratic delegates accuses Daley camp of breaking party rules. Also mentions Lind study and aid estimates to North Vietnam.

Daley Group HeaSak Bee. A

Arrest of Former Burundian King Reported in Uganda

Authorities in Kampala report the arrest of former Burundian King Ntare caught leading an invasion force including white mercenaries to retake the throne. Burundi radio cited an emergency Cabinet meeting called by President Michael Micombero, though details were limited.

Kampala Uganda Ntare Burundi Michael Micombero

Salinas Trujillo win big in city school races

At least 8 400 people voted in school board contests. Salinas and Trujillo carried heavily Mexican American precincts while Reeves and McKelvy won elsewhere. Salinas carried Wolfforth box 347 Reeves 15 and Haynes box went 347 128. Trujillo won Alderson Junior High 486 to McKelvy 61. Reeves captured Parsons 393 50. McKelvy praised the results as a vote of confidence in the school system.

Janen Salinas Bryan Martin Trujillo Negro Iles School Reeves and McKelvy Wolfforth Reeves Haynes Alderson Junior High McKelvy Parsons School

Easter Day Prayer Reflection

A reader offers a heartfelt Easter Day prayer praising Jesus Christ and asking forgiveness for trespasses as a sign of gratitude for the sacrificed life on the cross. The plea centers on repentance, forgiveness, and thanks in Jesus name.

Heavenly Father

Easter's Greatest Lesson Reflects on Life After Death

A fragment reflects on Easter as life continuing beyond death and celebrates resurrection and enduring faith, mentioning themes of triumph and renewal amid memory and belief.

Toby

Bells of Rome Run Easter Vigil as Pontiff Leads Mass

In Rome, 500 churches rang their bells at midnight to mark Christ’s resurrection. Thousands of Italians and pilgrims filled Rome’s churches for the Easter rites, with Pope Paul VI presiding over the vigil mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.

Christendom Rome St. Peter's Basilica Paul VI Christ

Toll of Seamen in Japan From Storms Reported

Tokyo dispatch reports multiple sailors dead or missing after three days of severe storms. Winds and heavy seas stranded vessels at sea, with crews facing dangerous conditions as weather forecasts warned of continued peril.

Japan Tokyo Caeeere

Kansas professor named director of Texas Tech museum

Dr. Craig C. Black of the University of Kansas was named director of The Museum of Texas Tech University and will assume duties July 1. He will also serve as a professor of Geosciences with a $20,000 annual salary and has past roles at Carnegie Museum and Kansas institutions.

Craig C. Black University of Kansas Museum of Texas Techd University Grover Ex. Murray Murray Black Carnegie Museum Pittsburgh Museum of Naturalmatory Kansas

Dawn Easter Vigil Lighting Signals Christian Resurrection

Report describes a dawn ritual at Holy Saturday services signaling Christ's resurrection. Observers note a ceremonial lighting of newsfire as a symbol of salvation. The event is framed within Catholic and Byzantine traditions and references to religious leadership.

Finanging Analyzed on Sea Era War Programs

The document discusses funding strategies over five years to support sea programs. It mentions increasing property tax, service charges, or a combination, and notes this analysis appears on NEW Page 15.

Offensive Reds Thrust 50 000 Men Into South

Saigon reports a major offensive as nearly fifty thousand North Vietnamese troops launch an attack into South Vietnam’s northern provinces. The operation marks a significant escalation amid ongoing conflict with United Frees International coverage noting heavy fighting near Tri province and surrounding areas.

Reds United Frees International Saigon South Vietnam Triprovinks Saturdaier Neoi

Dimmitt Collision Ends High Speed Chase in Fatal Crash

A late night high speed chase ended in a two car head on crash on U S 86 near Dimmitt Castro County killing ten people including four high school students and injuring others. The Arrizola car reached 110 mph before the collision as officers pursued from Dimmitt through the chase involving sheriff deputies the highway patrol and city police.

Dimmitt Castro County U.S. 86 Robert Lewis Caddell Bob Caddell Johnny Merle Raper J. B. Raper Jeffrey Eugene Glenn Bill Glenn Raymond Ireland McLain Gladys McLain Michael David George Burnsville N.C Nicholas Arrizola Jr Hart Moreen Slawmen Arrizola Auto iBrigidio Sanchez Tony Guia Zola Luna Alvarez Tam Anne Gin Johnny Plains Memorial Hospital Arrizola Chase Sheriff's Rex ‘Cowart Jack Cartwright Highway Patrol

Weather Map Page Forecast for Lubbock and Vicinity

Weather map notes show warmer conditions this afternoon then a colder turn Monday. Highs near 70s today and lows in the 40s tonight with southwest gusts 20 to 30 mph.

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