20 Apr 1971
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1971
Page
1
Unseasonable cold grips the South Plains as a massive storm system lashes the western Plains and Rockies. Tornadoes caused about 20 million dollars in damage from Hereford to a 22 mile swath, with snow and wind prompting warnings across Wyoming and surrounding areas.
City officials say Civil Defense shelters are for nuclear and other hazards and advise individuals to seek local shelter during tornado warnings. Sheriff Blanchard notes basements and tunnels beneath county hall have been used in past warnings. The city emphasizes personal action and a city survey on public shelters.
Residents seek federal or state disaster designation after a savage Gay twister battered Hereford. Local officials including Deaf Smith County Judge EC Williams and Civil Defense head Paul Phempsen evaluate eligibility while 75 law enforcement officers guard damaged sectors and aid cleanup efforts.
A note outlines a series exploring abortion issues, highlighting a first installment set in Lubbock. The item lists hospital fund allocations and editorial sections across the paper, with sections on market reports family news farming and sports.
The IRS warns 1971 paychecks may underwithhold due to 1969 Tax Reform Act changes. Taxpayers likely affected include singles earning over 15 000, and married earners over 25 000, plus those claiming education deductions. A large additional amount may be needed by next April.
A devotional note urges readers to be intelligent members of the Kingdom by choosing wisely through strong values, life purpose, and clear direction. Amen.
Report from Moscow notes the launch of an unmanned satellite as the initial move toward building the first permanent manned space station. Sources described this as a milestone in Soviet space effort with extensive scientific aims and new welfare implications discussed by officials.
Levelland area soldier Bennie Hucene Hart, 21, reported missing in action on April 4 and later found dead at Phu Loi, is mourned as a Levelland native and Levelland High School graduate of 1968. He married a Levelland woman and is survived by his parents, a brother Mike, two sisters Joyce and Linda, and grandparents in Lubbock and Levelland. He attended Texas Tech for one year before serving. Funeral services pending at Smith Funeral Home.
President Nixon urged support for his welfare reform plan during a conference, criticizing the current system that penalizes non work and praising domestic programs stalled in Congress. He addressed political audiences and asked groups like the Daughters of the American Revolution to back his approach.
The Texas Senate moves to vote on the liquor by the drink measure with House amendments. If approved, the bill could launch immediate action to allow drinking in certain counties by May or June, depending on the petition process and local referendums. Preston Smith and House sponsor Christie Sarc are cited as key figures guiding the bill through to a Senate vote.
Saigon reports say reconnaissance troops scouted the A Shau Valley ahead of a major push by Allied forces later this week. U S helicopters probing the valley edges killed 12 Communist soldiers in air to ground clashes.
Partly cloudy today and fair tonight with warmer conditions on Wednesday. Highs near 60s today, lows in the upper 30s. Winds from the west up to 25 mph. Sunrise 6 31 am sunset 7 22 pm. Maximum humidity 78 percent. City data for Abilene Amarillo El Paso Dallas Oklahoma City Denver and other entries shown.
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