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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1975
Page
7
Fragments describe a consulate security case with references to a terrorist manhunt and a trial related to a lurder incident. The report mentions authorities, legal actions, and ongoing proceedings amid heightened security concerns.
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at rumors about candidates and strategies in a Senate race. Mentions include figures linked to Lubboark and Mahon, with unclear references to a former state delegate and possible party maneuvers.
A cafeteria employee at Vian School reportedly robbed after a man attacked a female staffer and took a bag containing Sitin. The bag and money were recovered in a field north of the school shortly after the incident, authorities said.
A garbled report mentions Laseewiez and the Highert Institute with references to individuals such as Liinscey and Heedid. It notes possible involvement in a formal matter connected to a ceremony or event, without clear dates or locations.
Refugees fleeing Saigon were reported reaching the West Coast as relocation opponents formed in Congress. A Columbus news conference cited large opposition to Vietnamese refugees while Seattle welcomed them with city aid. Washington officials said church and volunteer efforts would assist in finding homes and jobs.
The United States confirms completion of its evacuation in South Vietnam and signals plans for possible congressional authorization to use American troops for further evacuation aid. Officials say the move was to assist South Vietnam’s independence and provide a chance for those affected to reach safety.
Eyewitness accounts and a referenced book recount Casey Jones repeatedly violating railroad rules from 1888 to his death. Ernest Dolan, 87, notes Jones was suspended eight times for offenses like running a switch and misreading orders as Jones rushed to regain time before colliding with a stalled freight train. Fireman Sim Webb survived after Jones urged him to jump. A Central Illinois spokesman suggests Jones was reckless but not flamboyant.
Thopmgs New Mexico officers interview three Hobbs residents as they seek to identify a white woman about 5 foot 4 with brownish red hair and 160 pounds whose body was found in an offfield pit near Launce. Investigators released a description and urged help from the public.
A community program on Christmas Sealing Day at 84 Texas Ave offers sessions at 2 90 pm with topics on ear fitness and buddy system. Speakers include Gordon Burton and Dr Larry J OBrien. Doris Pate, director, handles registration at 795-0738. Cost is 10 dollars.
Severe storms hit East and Central Texas with heavy rain up to two inches per hour. Anticipated rainfall threatened cities including Arlington and Austin while tornadoes were feared in Calvert and surrounding areas. Temperatures plunged to around 40 degrees as south plains stayed mostly clear.
Gov Michael Dukakis vetoed a bill to restore the death penalty in Massachusetts on Tuesday. The action blocks the measure from becoming law and signals a continued debate over capital punishment in the state.
Greek American talks conclude phase two with plan to close the Athens area air base serving southern Europe and end home-port for six U S Navy destroyers. Remaining bases to come under Greek command with future operation terms pending. About 8 000 troops and dependents affected. no date set for closure.
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