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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1970

Page

5

New City Leaders Sworn In And Plan Listening Sessions

New mayor Granberry and city council members took office and outlined goals including an organizational meeting to draft city charter guidelines and a pledge to work with city staff. They announced listening sessions across all city areas to hear citizen needs and push airport program expansion. Official returns listed and a zoning measure adjusted to a 75 foot setback was approved 4-1, with debate over process.

Cilman Bill Blackwell Granberry Lubbock Rigsby Rogers Council Rogerson Merle M. Rose R. T. Mansker Forrest van Pelt Harvey C. Murdock 50Th Memphis Fred Senter Memphis Avenue Morris Turner Counciman Lannie Hollingsworth

Fire Alarms Respond to Blaze and Smoke Incidents

Fire alarms reported a blaze at Chuck's Li Blaze about 12 30 p.m. on Wednesday, caused by a short extension cord. Damage estimated between 100 and 1000 dollars. Other alarms answered overnight and earlier in the day with various minor incidents and smoke odors reported in multiple locations.

Gonnen Chuck Acene Doyle Weatherford Vernon Avé graKe Prof Bee Mae Lichister Co Les Cy Wbih Mre Bob Klien Ne University Ind Bireet Akron

Changeover In City Hall Nostalgic From Page One

City Hall hosts a farewell for Mayor Rogers and outgoing officials as a new mayor and council members take oaths. Rogers praises his family and faith while pledging to serve residents of Lubbock. Attending include Granberry, Turner, and multiple family members and staff in a 3:15 p.m. ceremony with about 225 people present.

W. D. Rogers Jr Kay Sam Cald Karol Rogers

Funeral service for Weldon Clabourn Allison

Fr. IMMITT Special service for Weldon Clabourn Allison 38 at 2 30 p m in First Baptist Church with Rev M A Pen Seton officiating Burial in Levelland Cemetery directed by Manis Funeral Home. He was employed by Stern Ammonia Company.

Immitt Weldon Clabourn Allison First Baptist Church M. A. Pen- Seton Northside Baptist Church City of Levelland Manis

Alpha 66 Exiles Rally in Miami to Aid Cuban Invasion

Alpha 66 exiles in Miami set up a desk in Little Havana to enlist for the Cuba invasion as Havana radio claims cadre are bottled up in the eastern mountains. Exiles report 500 volunteers since Fidel Castro disclosed clashes, while asking for U.S. aid and recognition amid a declared state of war.

Miami Alpha 66 Havana Radio Cuba Fidel Castro Diego Medina Little Havana Havana Raul Menendez Tomasevich Medina Menendez Sabana Ald Sabana Yamuri River Castro U.S Washington State Department

Firm Schedules Amarillo Move

J C Walker of Missouri Beef Packers announces head offices will move to Amarillo by mid July from Rock Port Missouri The Friona plant and a Plainview plant under construction will finish by fall Two more plants are planned for Dumas and Amarillo with completion by late 1971 The Amarillo plant will push annual gross to about 400 million Most beef will come from Panhandle cattle.

Amarillo J. C. Walker Missouri Beef Packers, Inc Rock Port Walker Friona Plainview Dumas Panhandle

Truck Talks Stymied by The Associated Press

Negotiations between the trucking industry and striking Teamsters remained deadlocked Wednesday. Chicago officials say the dispute costs the city 30 to 40 million dollars daily with 40 000 drivers on strike or locked out. Layoffs across affected areas could reach 350 000 if the dispute endures. Strikes also paced in Los Angeles St Louis and Ohio with thousands idled by stoppages. South Korea bans DDT.

Striking! Teamsters Chicago Los Angeles St. Louis Ohio Cleveland Akron

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