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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1971
Page
1
A state debate centers on Estes parole terms and housing referendums as senators finish work on a tax package. Officials discuss potential two year impacts, with projected revenues, welfare reforms, and proposed taxes on telephone service motel stays jet fuel and airline fuel.
The Supreme Court ruling upholds local bans on construction in diverse inner city neighborhoods. Justices including Burger and Blackmun joined opinions supporting city measures as constitutional to protect public housing plans amid protests. The decision cites 14th Amendment protections and broad public concerns about urban development.
In San Antonio officials wrestle with a name confusion tied to a local unit and its recruits. The report describes a naming mix up affecting the Womens Army Corps presence near the Alamo City and notes community reactions as the issue unfolds.
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A reader asks for divine assistance today asking God to send the Holy Spirit into hearts and to rule and direct them Cast out despair and make instruments of hope through Jesus Christ Amen
Jerry Odom profiles Milhaa Turner a Frisco senior who is blind yet active in the community. Turner believes blindness is not a handicap and serves as an example of perseverance through civic and YMCA activities in North Texas.
Dwain Brady and his wife and two children hunt for coins in the Hub City area using a metal detector. They have found about 3,000 coins in three years and keep most in the bank. A diamond ring they found was appraised at 150 dollars before it was stolen in a burglary. Brady plans to upgrade his detector as the family calls treasure hunting a shared hobby.
Police recovered a white powdery substance believed to be heroin from a residence on North Lubbock after forcing entry with a sledgehammer. Three suspects, two Mexican American women and a male, resisted arrest as officers wrestled the man to the floor and recovered the material from his mouth during the search.
US District Judge Sarah T. Hughes signed a protective order at the SEC request barring the press from taking new depositions in the stock deals case. SJC Regional Administrator Gerald D. Bolte noted several interested parties and reporters attended some depositions.
The Lubbock Symphony Pops Nite sold out and closed the 1970-71 season with conductor William A. Harrod receiving a personal tribute. The program featured soloists, a Youth Chorus, and selections including the Overture to Russian and Land milha by Glinka, balancing highs and shadows in a festive finale.
Weather map page reports gradual cooling today through Wednesday for Lubbock and vicinity. Highs near mid 40s to mid 50s today, around 70 Wednesday, with mainly westerly winds 13 to 25 mph. low tonight mid 40s. Widespread data includes scattered times and city codes across the Southwest region.
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