03 Apr 1971
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1971
Page
1
New York city restaurant Toots Shor's shuts its doors after an IRS lien of 19 000 for 1970 taxes. owner Bernard Shor denies bankruptcy and aims to reopen in four to six weeks, though staff and patrons fear the famous venue may not return.
The Board of Regents Friday set a $50 million cap for the first phase construction of the Texas Tech University of Medicine in Aviston. The meeting also advanced campus growth by selecting architects for buildings expected to cost over $10 million.
General Westmoreland visited Lubbock Christian College's Moody Auditorium to dedicate the Mabee Agriculture Science Laboratory. He defended the Army and highlighted its link to education while discussing broader debates over academic and military roles and funding for a new medical school and related facilities.
Fragmentary OCR text from the Lubbock area page hints at local events and listings. Readable items are scarce but suggest community notices and brief item summaries typical of a regional edition.
The page notes a county spelling bee with champions from local schools competing in the annual event. It appears in the municipal and school election sections and is part of today's newspaper coverage.
A reader offers a devotional prayer praising the healing voice of Jesus Christ and asking that the flame of faith endure so they may hear that voice again. The text emphasizes faith as salvation and divine guidance.
Detectives arrested four Lubbock men Earl Evans Calk Jerry Albright Clifton McBeth and Curtis Wayne Castro on counts of exhibition of obscene films in a series of raids. County Court-at-Law No 1 Judge Edwin H Boedeker signed warrants and ordered theater operators to hold all films until a hearing set for next week.
General Westmoreland said Lt William Calley will receive justice in U S military courts and outlined how the case will proceed including review by a convening authority and the U S Army Court of Military Review The remarks came during a visit to Reese Air Force Base and Lubbock Christian College. The article also notes Senate committee approval of 15 billion school desegregation aid with restrictions.
Gov. Ben Barnes warned of a potential all-out war over taxes as the Senate readies a two-year spending bill requiring at least 550 million in new taxes. He noted 230 million more may be needed in year two if federal welfare payments lag. Barnes spoke after a 19 senator quorum shortage and said the bill could be on desks after the Easter break if the Senate prioritizes spending.
Warm today with fair tonight and cooler Sunday. Winds southwest 15 to 30 mph. Highs in the mid 70s, tonight low around 30s. Strong gusts possible. Local area expect maximum near 68 and minimum around 29 as conditions shift.
Patricia Perry, national maid of cotton, toured the city on an official Cotton Industry visit. The schedule highlighted a whirlwind agenda with events across the Hub City during her tour.
A car train collision near Shallowater claimed the lives of a man and his son about 10 10 p m Friday. Jack Crowther of Shallowater died on arrival at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock. A search of the tracks turned up the son’s body in a culvert.
In a collision near a crossing a 52 year old Floydada freight train struck a small van carrying 16 year old Carl Crowther and his father. Crowther died at the scene and the incident prompted officials to search for a second possible victim after witnesses described near misses with another car prior to impact.
A notice of appeal was filed by Merle Rose in a bond suit against the city over a $7 million bond sale. The same report details a fatal bus train collision near a Crowther vehicle with a youth found dead in a culvert after the crash. DPS noted driver determination remains unclear and the incident raised county and regional death tolls.
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