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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1972

Page

7

Palestinian Leader Calls U S War Enmity and Jordan Slopes

A Palestinian guerrilla leader calls for U S sanctions as an Arab enemy amid the Israel conflict. He denounces King Hussein’s plan for a Palestinian state within a federal Jordan. Al Ahram reports Egypt weighing airspace closure to Jordan, widening regional rifts as Sadat breaks relations with Amman. Jordanian flights would detour via Egypt if space is closed.

United Press International United States Israel Hussein Palestine Jordan Cairo al Ahram Egypt Anwar Sadat Amman Beirut Sadat Jordan River Suez Canal Hovcott Weyot Palestine National Congress Ahmed Shukeiry Palestine Liberation Organization PLO Arab Eastern Front Shukeiry West Bank Jerusalem Middle East Heyuliah Syria Alia Lebanon Europe

Power blackout hits Lubbock area for over an hour

Lubbock residents in the Chayton Carter Addition faced a about an hour and 10 minute power outage Friday evening. Southwestern Public Service engineers could not locate the fault. The outage began around 6 p.m. and power was restored shortly after 7 p.m. Engineers theorize a shaft may have been closed by birds on lines in a three by nine block area.

Lubbock Chayton- Carter Pund Southwestern Public Service Southwestern

Unauthorised Hawaii Trip Prize Stirred Texas Campaign

Secretary of State Bob Bullock warned Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes that a planned Sunday picnic offering a free all expense paid Hawaii trip to a couple was illegal for campaign use. Barnes denied involvement, saying Bill Mack offered the prize. Other candidates discussed rural development and toll-free roads as campaigns moved through Amarillo and Dallas areas.

Associated Press Hawaii Texas Bob Bullock Preston Smith Ben Barnes Bullock Ben Nancy Barnes Dallas Barnes Ileal Ralph Wayne Bill Mack WRAP Wayne Gin Dallas

Meany Sees Nixon Safe For Re Election In November

AFL CIO president George Meany said Nixon appears assured of re election in November despite his sharp comments. Meany stressed Democrats could rally, noted unity would be crucial, and denied labor aims to torpedo Nixon’s inflation plan while avoiding commitment on whom he favors for the Democratic nomination.

Meany Nixon Iome Washington UPD AFL CIO George Meany Ney Ajcio National Press Club Labor Federation George McGovern

Cancer Crusade Plans Advance In Martin County

Martin County unit of the American Cancer Society met in the county library to finalize the April 18 Crusade. Chairwoman Mrs. Bob Cox announced donations from the Eastern Star and several individuals. Officers will be elected at the May 1 meeting.

Stanton Martin County The American Cancer Society Cancer Crusade KSEL KBLK KCBD

Sky Divers Draw Crowd For City Jump Show

Five men from the Confederate Sky Diving Club jumped from a plane at 10 000 feet as promotional stunts for a camera company and a local store. The 6 p m event on 50th Street and Slide Road drew a large crowd, briefly snarling traffic while onlookers watched the free fall and chutes descend in 79 degree weather.

50Th Street Slide Road Cure Unus Confederate Sky Diving Club

Ballet and Dance Recital Slated Tonight

A joint concert by Lubbock Civic Ballet and Amarillo Dance Theatre takes the stage at 8 p.m. in Coronado High School Auditorium. Anson Thomas, a former SMU Ballet dancer and Harkness scholarship student, will perform in The City of 11 Gates. The Civic Ballet, led by Suzanne Aker, joins the Amarillo Repertory directed by Neil and Camille Yiess, active in the area since 1979. Tickets available at the door.

Lubbock Civic Ballet Amarillo Dance Theatre Coronado High School Anson Thomas Lubbock Group Southern Methodist University Ballet Harkness Ballet School New York City Modern Ballet City of 11 Gates Civic Ballet Suzanne Aker Texas Tech Amarillo Neil Camille Yiess

Director To Talk On Alcoholism In Hobbs Luncheon

Donny Woodard executive director of the State Commission on Alcoholism will discuss the commission’s work and rehabilitation efforts at the Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon Monday in Hobbs. J F McAdans of Hobbs serves as program chairman.

Hobbs Donny Woodard State Commission On Alcoholism Chamber of Commerce Hobbs Holiday Inn Woodard Commission J. FF McAdans of

Hart School Vaccines Planned On Monday

Amarillo Bi-County City Health Department will administer the third series of immunizations for pre school and elementary students on Monday. All vaccines required for enrollment in public schools in 1972 will be available.

HART Spectal Amarillo Bi-County City Health Department

Melodrama Triumphs at Lubbock Theatre Centre

The oldtime melodrama On the Bridge at Midnight drew a lively crowd Friday night. Roland W. Myers lauds the first season finale as charming and well cast with standout performances by Lisa Morgan Toby Probasco Roger Scarbrough Jane Burrows Dawn Jordan and Steve Wyatt.

Jack Sheridan Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Theatre Centre Roland W. Myers Lisa Morgan Idanehtari Toby Probasco Roger Scarbrough Horatio Jane Burrows Dawn Jordan Jayne Lance

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