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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1971

Page

5

Westmoreland speaks at LCC dedication ceremony

General Westmoreland lauds Army role in U S history and national security during dedication of LCC campus labs. He praises loyalty of the Army, laments antiwar sentiment toward servicemen, and appeals for civilian support as Lincoln County College honors veterans and reinforces patriotism.

Westmoreland Lubbock Jamesi Mabee LCC Granberry Westy F. W. Mattox Army Mabee Agriculture Science Cappelha Air Force America Mabee Fount Chas. A. Guy Thelboots Aldation Mayor Granberry Lennis Freedom Preservation Week Avalanche-Journal West Baker LOC Tacjof Guy Mabee C. L. Kay Continental Congress George Washington First Weather Service Southeast Asia Vietnam Republic of Vietnam W. C. Westmoreland Reese Air Force Base Ross Ayers Texas Lubbock Christian College New Mabee Agriculture Science Laboratory Milton Adams RAFB Texas National Guard USAF James M. Breedlove Mabee Foundation Board of

Westmoreland Defends Vietnam Conduct and Yamashita Rule

General William Westmoreland counters calls to hold top officials responsible for My Lai. He rejects Yamashita comparisons, defends civilian safety measures, notes prosecutions for atrocities, and urges orderly justice under Geneva Conventions. He arrives at RAFB to discuss Calley verdict and all‑volunteer army plans.

Westmoreland My Lai Yamashita U.S Vietnam Calley Hvill Avetam

Absentee Ballots Light In City For School Bond

A total of 39 absentee ballots were cast by 5 p.m. Friday in the Lubbock Independent School Districts 5.6 million dollar school bond election set for Tuesday. Marguerite Key announced the count and suggested low turnout may reflect residents traveling next Tuesday.

Lubbock Independent Marguerite Key School Central

Two Men Sentenced In County Court

Two men pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges and were sentenced by Judge Edwin H. Boedeker in County Court No 1. Mario Guerra 20 of 2019 Auburn received 30 days in jail and a $10 fine for shoplifting. Aurora Melvin 26 of 2016 Ave K got a $25 fine and court costs for contributing to a 16 year old girl delinquency. A trio faced various charges including DWI and law violations.

Edwin H. Boedeker Mario Guerra Auburn Aurora Melvin Ave. K

Wind and Fair Skies Define Friday in Lubbock

Lubbock enjoyed a near perfect day with light winds and highs around 66 as a cold front eased Thursday’s chill. Skies stayed fair statewide with variable winds, while Southeast Texas faced increasing clouds and a cooler, shower-prone outlook for Sunday in North Central and Northeast Texas.

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