07 Aug 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1972
Page
1
Neighbors recalled hearing cries like a baby from the unoccupied house where two girls, daughters of Lackland AFB sergeants, were believed to have been inside. A door remained closed and searchers cited no opened closet, with air conditioner masking the scene.
Tornado spotted in Region triggers scare as Plainview residents seek shelter. Military sources report no lasting damage while officials consider a sweep through nearby areas including An Lau and surrounding zones.
A tornado touched down near Vigo Park Swisher County causing a 5 pm warning for Armstrong Briscoe Randall and Swisher counties though no damage was reported. Rainfall varied with Shallowater and Lubbock areas recording over half an inch and high winds noted in Dimmitt Littlefield Muleshoe Morton and Petersburg. Temperature surged with Lubbock reaching 91 Amarillo 94 as August began.
The article describes a high level briefing where McGovern aides and Sargent Shriver discuss the vice presidential nomination. It notes Seay in a comeback bid and a Sunday late session with top advisers following a Saturday closeted meeting at Henry Kissinger's home.
A fragment from page 1 outlines finance coverage in Sec A with mentions of Kimelman and McGovern. Lacks full context but indicates a focus on financial matters and related names for further clarification.
Russian player defeats world champion Boris Spassky in a bold and accurate display during their Iceland match. The rival game's aggressive strategy and flawless technique pushed Spassky to a decisive early loss. Page 16 Section A.
Ten year old Danny Blackburn, suffering from a brain tumor with weeks to live, endured a three hour airport ordeal in Denver after Western Airlines refused to honor oxygen needs due to FAA rules. His family described terror as they waited and finally found space on a later flight to Lowell, his hometown.
A feature highlights terrapins and a cavalry division display in West Texas, noting the terrapin’s shell as a mobile home and its ability to pull in limbs for protection. The piece invites readers to page 14 for Terraping details.
A weather map on page 7 A notes wind speeds in miles per hour.
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