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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1975
Page
12
Touring American editor describes Rome highlights including the Forum of Trajan and Trajan's Column, the Colosseum, the Basilica at Constantine, and the Arch of Titus. He notes commercial pitches near St Peter's and Vatican areas, then visits temples and ruins with oleander scenery and evolving light over monuments.
A traveler recounts days in Rome visiting the Forum, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, and the Sistine Chapel then touring the Appian Way and catacombs. Sightings of shoppers near the Colosseum mix with warnings at Leonardo da Vinci Airport as guards with dogs inspect travelers due to past attacks. Interactions with locals and visiting students show a city of haunting appeal amid social shifts and vivid contrasts between past splendor and present tensions.
In Wichita Falls a man arrested for drunken driving pulled a weapon and wounded officers during an assault. He has a recorded history of assault and is being investigated for attempted murder. He was detained, evaluated, and reportedly released after a court appearance. A deputy and an officer were struck during the incident. one deputy discharged his weapon, and a badge helped prevent a fatality. The investigation continues with authorities reviewing the shooting and restraint events.
A local Lions Club announces a week long carnival from Tuesday through Saturday to support Lion projects. The event will feature special checks for the blind and embossing for accessibility at a venue west of Asherien Bias, with proceeds aiding club initiatives.
SPC offers a Flowerpot Gardening seminar led by Polly Parm ee Tomes from 1 to 1 pm daily in South Plains College. Topics include basics of potting, watering, pruning, propagation, and terrarium building using calceolarius and other houseplants. The seminar runs for seniors across the South Plains with a $10 fee and August deadline. Gary Wynn coordinates, registration at the Levelland Retired Senior Volunteer office.
Madison based AP report outlines new director E Wilkinson stressing private grading as a cure for grain trade issues. He cites New Orleans bribe scandals, favors federal grading if states opt out, and advocates on site dairy and grain inspection reforms.
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