Cuba Holds US Divers Invaders Amid Cold Front
Storms and heavy snow blanketed parts of the South and Midwest with winds up to 125 miles per hour in places. Thunderstorms flared from Texas to the Panhandle as crews reported poor visibility and freezing temps. Ats U.S. and Panama maneuvers tied to anti Castro exile activity were noted, while weather and political items dominated Page 10 coverage.
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Plea for Escapee Overshadowed by Local Incident
Fragmented report notes Linaweaver area residents in plea for escapee on July 8 1980. Mentions a Sheritta Gest sentencing five to ten years for burglary and larceny proceedings. References a company with Spadden owning 67 percent stock and an indicated receiver proceeding on page 10.
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Six Die In Fiery Turbeville Accident
Turbeville British Columbia reports a fatal fiery crash with six people dead from a loaded vehicle. Authorities investigate the blaze and identify victims at the scene.
U S Steel Signs New Two Year Contract With Union
U S Steel Corp and United Steelworkers Union reached a two year contract in Pittsburgh. Negotiators Conrad Cooper and David J. McDonald signed for the companies and the union. The agreement takes effect when the current pact expires June 30.
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16 County Champs Meet Here Spellers Vie Today
The 10th annual Lubbock Avalanche Journal Spelling Bee at the School Auditorium 32nd St and Ave opens at 1 30 p m with 16 county champions competing for a trip to Washington D C and other prizes. Winners receive an inscribed plaque and a year’s rotating inscription while the top student earns the trip and the adult contest winner gains a national shot. Broadcasters KFYO will carry the event live.
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Fuel Adds Heat to Lubbock School Board Race Today
Intensive last minute campaign activity boosts attention on Place 5 where incumbent unopposed on the ballot may see a write in. Dr Warren Poole leads a Boon for Place 5 while McCoy Gilbreath and Watkins compete in Places 3 and 4. Balloting in Lubbock ISD and other South Plains district races draws wider turnout, with women candidates and a Black candidate on ballots in nearby Slaton.
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Italy Snow Avalanches Kill Three Injure 30
An avalanche in Courmayeur Italy swept through a ski area killing three and injuring about thirty. Emergency crews worked through the night to reach the affected runs and transport victims to nearby hospitals. Local authorities warned of continued avalanche risk and urged skiers to stay off exposed slopes.
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Page summaries cover editorials and column pieces in Section A, reflect on current events, and preview voices shaping public discourse. Women’s News features items on society and community roles. Sports highlights recap recent games and notable performances across the SIGHL. Market reports, radio and TV guides round out the page with listings and trends.
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City Zoning Study Series Begins in Avalanche Journal
A multi part series starts Monday in the Avalanche Journal examining city zoning. Experts and courts weigh legal bases, impacts on growth, and practical life in Lubbock. Prepared over months, the study surveys advantages and shortcomings through 18 officials and assessed programs.
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Soviets Launch Second Satellite In Three Weeks
An early morning Soviet space event announced from New York and Los Angeles claimed another satellite was placed into Earth orbit, the second in three weeks, following a near-calculated orbital path.
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