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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1975

Page

6

FBI Questions Hoffa Family in Case Continues

FBI agents met with Hoffa family at their Lake St. Clair home as investigators press the disappearance case. Anthony Provenzano was questioned in New Jersey about Hoffa's vanishing while Detroit officials seek leads on Hoffa's status and possible abduction.

FBI Provenzano Hoffa Michigan Wms Leonard Schultzen Eaeiees Sinc Lakeside Barbara Crancer Essunion Bloomfield Township Washington New Jersey Anthony Tony Pro” Proverzano Teamsters Teamsters Local 360 Union City Jin Provenzano Clifton N.J Teamsters Local 560 Detroit Associated Press

Ford Ends Romania Visit in Bucharest After Trade Pact

President Ford and Nicolae Ceausescu signed a reciprocal trade accord granting most favored nation status to Romania. The agreement aims to boost U.S.–Romania trade to about 1.5 billion dollars annually by 1980, following Congress’s MFN approval. Mrs. Ford rested in Bucharest while Ford toured Sinaia near the Carpathians.

Congress United States Ceausescu Bucharest Romania Washington Soviet Union Ford Sinaia Prahova Carpathian Alps Transylvania

New Laws To Clear Gandhi From Misuse Conviction

Prime Minister Indira Gandhi faces retroactive electoral law amendments that would void her June conviction for misusing government officials during the 1971 campaign. The draft bill circulates to Parliament for quick passage as Congress holds a two thirds majority and the opposition boycotts the session.

New Delhi India Indira Gandhi Paliament Mrs. Gandhi Gandhi Supreme Court

Fire marshal probes blazes at mobile home lots

The fire marshal investigated two trailer fires opposite sides of a mobile home sales lot. Fire crews were dispatched to Horn Mobile Homes at 2201 Clovis Road around 10 49 p m Sunday night.

Horn Mobile Homes Clovis Road

Grenade Detonation Wounds 12 In Laos Market Scene

A grenade exploded in two trucks at a busy Lao market injuring 12 people. Firefighters controlled the blaze, finding an open rear door in one trailer. authorities offered no motive or suspect at Lao capital Vientiane.

Bangkok Thailand Bujof Vientiane Laos Capital

Golf Misuses Terrify Nearby Residents Along Fairways

Neighbors report stray golf balls causing property damage and injuries near the course. Mrs O Quinn says six windows and four screens are broken while their children and a family dog were affected by line drives. About 100 houses along the fairways, many valued around $45 000, see regular hits. Marilynne Barnacle notes a third of nearby homes are under fire and two windows have been broken in six weeks. The Barnacle family now collects golf balls daily from their yard.

Meat buying varies by ethnic groups in tech survey

A Tech survey on meat buying shows Mexican American shoppers buy more meat and accompany spouses to stores, while Negroes buy more meat and Caucasians less. Averages from 600 shoppers include 3.71 in shopping parties and 144 weekly meat purchases. Education and income figures are provided with implications for marketing and education.

Tech Brittin Bunun

Sclon Outraged By Soviet Bug Allegation

Reports say astronauts in Moscow Control Center found a wire connected to a chair during the Apollo-Soyuz mission but officials say no proof of a listening device exists. Senator Proxmire accuses the USSR of spying and demands full cooperation. Johnson Space Center offered cautious denial.

UPS Moscow Control Center William Proxmire D-Wis Proxmire Johnson Space Ceter RF. Overmyer Johnson Space U. Space Agency Quermyer

Taiwan Typhoon Nina Leaves Deadly Toll and Travel Disruptions

Typhoon Nina battered Taiwan with winds up to 138 mph causing five deaths and 18 serious injuries from collapsed houses, landslides, and downed power lines. East coast highways, flights, trains, and buses were disrupted while Taipei airport remained open.

Taipei Taiwan Nina Formosa Strait China

Thalidomide Reused in Monkey Birth Defect Research

Researchers at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School administer thalidomide to rhesus monkeys to model hemifacial microsomia and test timing of corrective surgery. Dr. Johns says early operations risk affecting bone growth, aiming to help children with disfigured faces. Two births observed. one died, the other appears normal. The U.S. Public Health Service supplies the drug.

Dallas University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Donnel F. Johns Division of Plastic Surgery Johns Johns S Kenneth F. Salyer U.S. Public Health Service

Kidnapping Suspect Detained After Canyon Incident

Police traced a reported incident to Yellow House Canyon after a girl alleged abductors stopped at an unknown residence. Witnesses identified damp pants as hers and she was taken to St Mary's Hospital with head and arm injuries. An adult man remained in custody while two juveniles were turned over to authorities.

Weinerschnitzel Can, Lakes Project Yellow House Canyon Clo St Mary's Hospital St. Mary's Dent

Stabbing Victim in Serious Condition at Local Hospital

Quinones Baltimore, 19, of 16 Zenith Ave., was stabbed late Sunday and remains in serious condition at Methodist Hospital. He was reported stabilized in ICU around 10:45 p.m. after being picked up by Aid Ambulance at 1622 Zenith Ave. Police investigate the incident which occurred about 9:46 p.m.

East Lubbock Methodist Hospital Quinones

Jetliner Crash Near Moroccan Mountain Kills Passengers

Radar shows Air Morocco jet struck a 3 000 foot peak near Imaizen killing all aboard. Officials say no fire or mechanical failure and search for voice recordings continues as villagers report no injuries. Noted past air disasters cited for context.

Laliicials Ihousit Imaizen Turkish Airlines DCI Paris S. Military GA Ton Son Nhut Saigon Colombo Sri Lanka

Plains Rodeo Queen Picked at Two Day Event

Donna 14 was named Plains Rodeo Queen at the Plains Lions Club roping show Saturday night. First runner up Tina ton represented the Plain Chamber of Commerce and second runner-up Donna Jo Cheatum represented the Plains Roping Club. Michael Burnett won a $500 prize in a drawing. he is the grandson of Milton J. Bayer. The two day rodeo concluded with Saturday night performances.

Donna Pernce Jay Lackey Uted Plains Lions Club Tinaton W.L. Morton Plain The Plain Chamber of Commerce Donna Jo Cheatam Leon Cheatum Plains Michael Burnett Milton J. Bayer

Robbery on Street Hits Man for His Watch

Two unidentified men in a car robbed Blanco at 4 20 p m near Street and Quirt Avenue. The driver grabbed a watch valued at 15 dollars from the victim and the accomplice punched him before fleeing. Police report the incident as a street robbery.

Page One Blanco Thieu London Nguyen Vang Thien South Vietnam Son Roy Jenkins Tthe Street House of Commons Quirt Avenue

Officials Seek Ways To Combat Natural Gas Shortage

Officials in Ohio and Pennsylvania warn of a looming gas shortage as Columbia Gas of Ohio plans to curtail industrial gas by 60 to 75 percent on November 1. Canada and southern pipelines supply New York and industry faces use of fuel oil or propane, with costs rising. Public officials urge conservation to preserve gas for industry and jobs.

New York Canada Columbia Gas of Ohio William Costello Ohio Manufacturers Association Costello David Barasch Pennsylvania

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