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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1975
Page
1
In 178 era chatter surrounds the next governor with Lt. Gov. Bil Hobby and Attorney John Hull repeatedly named as leading contenders. Political talk centers on taverns and cheap rumors as campaigns begin to take shape.
Scattered chatter in the paper hints at possible bids and influence involving state senators including Kent Hance of Lubbock. Mentions name Tullock weighing a gubernatorial or lieutenant governor run and references Jim Grandorey and the Tate. Page 12.
Washington reports the month-long U S evacuation of more than 14400 Americans and several thousand Vietnamese from Saigon helicopters ending with Ambassador Martin aboard the last flight. President Ford urged the nation to close ranks and look ahead to shared goals and peace. Weather and pilot fatigue slowed the final runs, marking the end of U S involvement in the war. Kissinger called for healing and renewed commitment to international obligations.
The dispatch reports Saigon near fall as Viet Cong shelling eases and Minh urges peace talks while evacuation of about 900 Americans and thousands of Vietnamese proceeds. Gen Nguyen Huu Hanh orders South Vietnamese troops to follow Minh.
Tanya Herring 32 of Carle was shot once in the chest and died at Methodist Hospital after a Tuesday shooting at the Playgirl Lounge on Stn Street and Slide Road. Police arrested a woman inside another city lounge. a .32 caliber revolver was recovered. Funeral services pending with Carter Funeral Home in Ralls.
The decomposed nude body of a young woman was found in a storm cellar south of Wolfforth by two laborers. Deputies said she may have been dead for about a month and that the death is believed to be murder. Detectives planned fingerprinting and a size measurement while the sheriff’s office investigates possible earlier killings. The victim’s identity was not immediately established.
Killer tornadoes struck dispersed Texas areas Tuesday causing deaths and destruction. In Medina County’s Yancey about 100 residents endured the worst damage with three fatalities including a young girl swept from her mother’s arms as the funnel carved an eight mile by half mile path. Seven homes were wrecked and nine damaged while power lines were toppled.
A reader reflects on humbly seeking forgiveness with a short prayer. The piece notes that apologies may not guarantee eternal life but mark a starting point for spiritual progress.
Chicago report marks the 75th anniversary of Casey Jones death as speculation grows that the famed engineer may have been more reckless than heroic. New information suggests he violated railroad rules by running over flags and torpedoes, challenging the legend of his flawless safety record.
Thousands of South Vietnamese refugees arrive in California as U.S. evacuation continues amid Communist advances on Saigon. The scene outside the embassy shows panicked crowds and frantic efforts to flee, while many remain behind in Vietnam.
Former New York City policeman and Watergate witness Tony Ulascewiez was indicted by a Brooklyn grand jury for filing false tax returns covering 1971 and 1972. The counts allege under reporting income and carry potential penalties of six years in prison and a 10000 dollar fine.
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