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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1975

Page

2

Slaton recall vote stage set with signatures gathered

Slaton moves toward a second recall election for Commissioner Thomas as a recall petition in Ward 4 gathers 15 signatures. Former recalls in Slaton history surface amid local controversy, with three candidates lining up for the vacancy created by J.P. Spears resignation. Ward 3 filings near deadline feature Ira Keys, Henry Bollinger, and B.A. Hanna.

Slaton Thomas Y Thomas Avalanche Journal Hesikize ‘Thomas Willie Mims Weathers Otis Neill Hhis Ward Neill Fred Clark JP. Spears Spears Nace Ira Keys Henry Bollinger B.A. Hannar Bollinger Hanna

Clear Skies Expected In Area Across South Plains

The South Plains region enjoyed warm weather with highs near 99 in Lubbock and clear to partly cloudy skies anticipated. Isolated afternoon thundershowers were possible through Wednesday while reports of severe storms appeared across parts of the state including Frio County and the upper coast.

South Plains Hereford Clovis N.M Lubbock Vicinty Frio Texas Beaumont-Port aristi_ wit Abilene

Shock Fatal To City Man In Industrial Accident

Jerry Lynn McCary, 1811 Apt A, was pronounced dead at the scene on Clovis Road after an electrical incident at Boo's Custom Ready at Homes. Justice of the Peace F H Bolen ordered an autopsy and later ruled death due to electrical shock. Horace Boone, McCary's employer, said McCary collapsed near a device with a burned red cord and burned outlets in the electrical box.

Lubbock Boo's Clovis Road Jerry Lynn McCary Apt. A Justice of the Peace F.H. Bolen Bolen McCary Horace Boone M Chry

Lamesa Rodeo Awards Given At Annual Event

Lamesa Rodeo Association honors winners in open rodeo and junior divisions. Jim Fuller and Danny Sioan claim bareback wins, Vern Lawrence takes saddle bronc, Toya Bolton wins bull riding, Debbie Sibley tops senior barrel racing, Page Echols is solo hometown victor in junior barrel racing, Ranly Ogeen secures saddle in calf roping, Tob Miler earns a buckle, Johnny Montgomery and Kent Young win team roping saddles.

Lamesa Rodeo Jim Fuller Danny Sioan Vern Lawrence Kilene Lamesa Ranly Ogeen Tob Miler Johnny Montgomery Kent Younod

Man charged in city girl incident in Lubbock

Fidel Gonzales Jr. faces aggravated assault and kidnapping charges after a bizarre early day incident involving a girl on Clovis Road. He posted bond at 2,300 dollars and remained in Lubbock County Jail as juvenile suspects were ordered evaluated and held.

Fidel Gonzales Jr Cornell Sr Lubbock Gonzales Lubbock County Pegce Charles E. Smith Gonzaies Niles Clovis Resi Yellowhouse Mary's Hospital Robert C 13Th District Court

James Fletcher Remains Jailed For Murder

James Fletcher Roy Fletcher age 3 of Ln Ave D No 11 remained in Lubbock Court Jail after being charged with murder in the shooting death of Lewis SONSY BOY. The Justice of the Peace ruled homicide and a suspect was arrested at the scene of the shooting on Broadway.

Ames Roy Fletcher Ln Ave. D Lubbock Court Lewis Sonsy Boy Ee ‘of the Peace Charles Fletcher Wilson All Texas Hospital Avenue Justice of the Peace Wayne LeCroy

Peron Resumes Post as Pressure Grows in Argentina

President Isabel Peron returns to power base in Buenos Aires as union strikes and military pressure mount. Officials say illness kept her at Olivos while her son manages crisis amid wage unrest and central palace tensions. Reports note she felt better after flu confinement.

Buenos Aires Argentina Italo Luder Isabel Peron Peron Inbor Central Palace Ngs Olivos Tose

Emergency Room Vows Cure Groom

Bolivian defense minister Garrido in La Paz says Mrs. Peron plans a 10 day rest at Mar del Plata to regain strength before resuming duties as chief of state. Reports note her illness, potential 60 day leave, and ongoing political and economic turmoil in Argentina with inflation and debt concerns.

Jorge Ernesto Garrido la Paz Bolivia Hus Cargill Emet Juan D. Peron Hadey Ask Rev. Cargill Ig Congress Paul Audet Olivos Casas Audet Rosada Plaza de Mayo Buenos Aires St. Joseph's Hos David A

Fire department probes twin mobile home blazes

Firefighters and investigators probed two fires at mobile homes of Larry AFRG Agta St. Sunday night into Monday morning, with both trailers destroyed and mattresses used to start each blaze. Police say no witnesses could place anyone at the scene, and investigators noted a concrete floor in the basement holds about 180 gallons of water once poured.

Kitche Larry Afrg A.C Black

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