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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1975

Page

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Solid Clues Lacking In Hoffa Case

DETROIT AP The FBI pledged to press an all out investigation into James R Hoffas disappearance but said it has no solid clues to go on The bureau declined to discuss kidnapping or killing theories as they review reports tied to Hoffas 1957 1971 leadership of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Pension Fund probes involve the 1.31 billion Teamsters Union Center Southeast and Southwest Areas fund U S attorneys say crime figures have access to the money The Detroit News cites federal sources suggesting Hoffas campaign against union entanglements may have endangered him but U S Atty Ralph Guy says no evidence supports that claim

Detroit FBI Teamster James R. Hoffa Hoffa Beray Associated Press International Teamsters Union Pension Fund U.S Teamsters’ Pension Fund Teamsters Union Centre Southeast Southwest Areas Detroit News Hofta Teamsters Frank E. Fitzsimmo

Race shaping for steelman and Bentsen Senate seat

Disjointed report suggests a competitive path for Lloyd Bentsen's Senate bid as Steelman and other figures discuss re election prospects. Mentions Hoffa case context, missing figures, and local political tensions in Lubbock and surrounding areas.

Plan to halt apartment units in Overton area proposed

Overton Group cheers a plan to curb apartment development in the Overton South neighborhood bounded by 19th Street University Avenue Broadway and Avenue Q. The proposal aims to limit high density zoning and reclassify commercial tracts from C2 C3 to C1 and C4 to CA to ward off encroachment. Community members supported the plan at a Monday night meeting led by planning director Jim Bertram amid debate on neighborhood character and balance with a Texas Tech University student housing trend.

W. Eugene Smith Avalanche-Journal Broadway Overton South 19Th Street University Avenue Nini Jim Bertram Overton Heromins Texas Tech University Overton Addition Bertram Lubbock Avenue Q

New Leads Sought In Stories Murder

Investigation into the murder of an 18 year old Lub bork woman near Wost forth has slowed. Deputy chief Smith said fingerprints identified the victim and a burial was arranged. Smith plans a meeting within weeks with Donald Stokes, husband of the slain woman, subpoenaed for the June 27 inquest. O'Shea, Stokes' lawyer, said Stokes was admitted to a VA hospital in Lysus Colasite after the discovery of his wife. The hearing was postponed due to state restrictions.

Tom Scott Avalanche-Journal Smith Howeve Avalanche Journal Donald Stokes Stokes Veteran's Administration Lysus Cola Site Mareh Lubshock Reese Air Force Base O'shea

Bayh Eyes Race Washington

Senator Birch Bayh of Indiana formed a committee to decide if he should seek the 1976 Democratic presidential nomination, it was disclosed Monday.

Israelis Attack Guerrilla Camp Near Styre Lebanon

The Israeli army says its forces attacked a suspected guerrilla camp inside Lebanon early Tuesday near Styre, about 12 miles north of the border. A communique reported casualties among terrorists and said quantities of weapons and ammunition were destroyed. no exact figures were released.

Associated Press Lebanon Tel Aviv Styre Tromtier

Pair Survives Blast Home Demolished in Gas Explosion

TDALOU residents Leela Lindsey and her husband were listed in satisfactory condition after a gas blast at their Idalou home destroyed the house. The blast about 4 am threw debris and a TV under the floor. the couple crawled to safety and were hospitalized, with investigators checking for gas leaks.

E. D. Jackson 3Rd St Tdalou Idalou Methodist Hospital Jackson Leela Lindsey Lindsey Methodist St. Mary's Hospital Ewing

Prayer fragment from reader ends with amen

A reader offers a brief prayer fragment noting many items to sort and separate, ending with the line We hive you Amen.

Gurney Jury Delivers Some Verdicts in Gureney Case

In Tampa Florida AP jurors in the Edward J Gureney influence peddling trial reached verdicts on several counts but remained deadlocked on others The judge sealed the findings after a long deliberation and urged the panel to continue seeking a resolution The six man six woman jury noted they had reached verdicts on some charges after 48 hours of work and followed a bench conference with the judge urging careful reconsideration of their views on remaining counts

Tampa Fla Edward J. Gureney Kren Decis Jolles Jane Fcr Federal Housing Altmals Ralpha K. Wayne Sch FIA Krentaan

Marijuana Case Off Jury List In Lamesa Court

Special jurors in the district court will not hear testimony this week in four cases linked to a marijuana shipment at Lamesa Airport on January 18. Jurors will hear arguments in an assault and attempted murder case against Odell Johnson, a service station attendant, while other defendants Ray Vasquez and other co defendants face murder-related proceedings.

Lamesa Sth Odell Johnson Ane Wnio Castile Saidivar Tino Vasquez Quez Juanita Heaver Tye Jorm Y Verdii Joe Smit Houston Pere

Inmates Free Japan Delays Kuala Lumpur Flight Trade

Five Japanese inmates were flown to Kuala Lumpur as captives traded for hostages held by the Japanese Red Army terrorists in the U S embassy. The landing was delayed as demands included two more prisoners. Police escorted the handcuffed inmates to a Japan Airlines jetliner, while authorities weighed safety and political pressures from the U S government.

Tokyo UPI Japan Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Red Army Jlo Bill U.S Japan Airlines IDC8 Emba Aators Middle East Syria Sebasasai Matsundi Yokohama Kunio Ts Ne Red

Wrist Wrestling Star From Iowa Farm Tops Open Meet

Luann Osmundson, a 21 year old Marshalltown farm girl, dominated all weights women’s class at an open wrist wrestling contest. She won three straight matches in under ten seconds to take the gold trophy, saying she’s “on cloud nine” and plans to compete again.

Arshalltown LuAnn Osmundson Cole Blue Devils Page

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Steelman Bentsen Mm Dallis Zeal Bey Waters Sen Lloyd Bentsen Romin. Ton Mofta Mt Hoffa Lake Orient Viela Rose George Milne Stelman Ty Tanx Slock Midlle Texas Vabtoe Wory Elec Mthenea Fn Sieotman Overton Group Cheers Hood John. O'Shea Colorado Hospital Don Wayne E. D. Dirckson Gurney Krentzman Mae Werther May Duncan SOI 45Th Lubbock and Vivis Chan, Hish Atta Saisie Iowa
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