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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1972
Page
4
A garbled report discusses claimed increases in state aid and federal employment trends, noting apparent friction between government agencies and data on growth. It mentions supposed percentages and timelines, but leaves key names and dates unclear.
A murky OCR readout outlines absentee voting activity with scattered names and dates. The fragmentary text mentions officials and districts and references counts and timing in a vague election context.
An ROTC ceremony announced a new wing commander for the 197 year, succeeding cadet colonel Richard Brigham of Fort Worth. Brigham, an economics major, was honored among about 20 cadets and received the Military Order of the Air Force ROTC Award.
A Texas Tech professor, a longtime educator at Whiteman AFB and in San Antonio, is honored for outstanding service and leadership. The recognition spans his roles in military space studies, agricultural sciences, and distance economics courses, with multiple awards and former students praising his influence.
Priscilla Holliday of Texas Corporation applies to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage Permit for premises at Holiday Inn 2600 Park Way Drive Lubbock Texas 79408. The permit holder is listed as Texas Corporation with officers Hughes and Surer.
An AP report notes delays by the National Can Price Commission on proposed price hikes for steel and other cans. Spokesmen say reviews of inflation factors led to suspensions and pending hearings, as major can makers face scrutiny and possible effects on food prices.
Teams from Lubbock Plaine view Amarillo Floydada and nearby towns compete in a Pony Express Race adapting historic mail delivery. Riders pass saddlebags to teammates along a circuit aiming to deliver mail into a goal barrel as in old days.
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