Medals Awarded Posthumously To Family Of Babylift Co Pilot
Maj. Gen. Gonge presented Meritorious Service Medal and Airman's Medal posthumously to Capt. Fdzar R. Melton's family at Reese Air Force Base for his actions during the Babylift mission in Saigon. Melton died in the C-3A Galaxy crash in Vietnam on an April flight. The awards honored his leadership, humanitarian efforts with orphans and civilians, and his long service in the 2nd Military Airlift Squadron.
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Edgar R. Melton
South Viet 2
Gerry Burton
Avalanche-Journal
Doin F. Gonge
Military Airlift Command
U.S. Air Force
Fdzar R. Mele
Ton
Iesday
Reese Air Force Base
Melton
Vietnam
Saigon
Helen Melton
Lubbock
Jackson D. Melton
Dallas
Gonze
MAC
Travis Afb
Calif
Reese
Gonge
Meston
Mellon
U. Army
Jack Melton
Ft Sam Houston
State University
Ecolic
Air Force
Attack probes haunt Tech dorm assault cases misgivings rise
University police resist dormitory surveillance while two coeds report rape attempts near Texas Tech amid disputes over investigations. Victims say they have heard little from investigators since the assaults and a line up was reportedly requested for a white suspect. Local families express concern as tensions grow over case handling. A separate Colorado death involved a Dallas man who died after a helicopter rescue attempt in Roosevelt National Forest.
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Ay Patremick
Avalanche-Journal
Texas Tech
Hamilton
Tech
Stangel Hall
Inves
Stangel
Murdough Hills
Sam
Curt
Lubbock
Hamilto
Gurney Acquitted on Five Felony Counts in Tampa
Jurors found former Sen Edward J Gurney innocent of bribery unlawful compensation and three counts of lying to a grand jury after a 10 day deliberation. Mistrials were declared on two other charges including conspiracy and a false statement to a grand jury.
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Tampa
Fla
UPI
Edward J. Gurney
Nixon
Watergate Committee
Florida
Sus
Federal Housing Administration
Ralph, Koontz
K. Wayne Swigex
Gurney
Joseph Bastien
Bastien
James Baker
Second Man Convicted In Dawson Murder Case
Faustino Vasquez, 21, found guilty of murder for the Feb 4 slaying of a Lamesa woman, after claiming the death was an accident while driving with the victim. He received a 90 year prison term. venue motion denied. brother Ray had been convicted weeks earlier in the same case.
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Lamesa
Juanita High
Faustino Vasquez
Vasquez
106Th District
Dawson County
George Hansard
John Mann
Lubbock
Ray
Mrs High
Mall Group Plans Talks With Equalization Board Today
Mall owners and hospital officials meet the equalization board to contest recent revaluations. South Plains Mall faces a rise from 5.4 to 14.6 million dollars in taxable value, boosting city school taxes by about 284 thousand dollars at 3.19 per 100 valuation.
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W. Eugene Smitit
Avalanche-Journal
A_ hospital
Equalization Board
Com- South Plains
Marshall and Stevens
California
Skaggs-Albertsons
Town and Country Center
University Quaker Avenue Loop
Tuesda
Bond Hearing Set For Archer Parr
In Midland the 9 30 a m bond hearing will decide if Archer Parr former Duval County Judge earns release and whether financier Manges will testify. Parr faces possible bond revocation while Manges seeks return of cash and favorable terms on his own bond.
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Archer Parr
Midland
Federal
Texas
Clint Manzel
South Texas
Duval County
Parr
Manges
Sielsw
U.S. Supreme Court
Dr. Suttle
U.S
John Clark
Feneral Marshalls
Clark Y Cou
Clark
Suttle
O.P. Carrillo
Mexico
Ancient 8000Year Knife Found at Lubbock Lake Site
Paul Heinrich of Baytown unearthed a beveled stone knife at the Lubbock Lake Site during a summer dig. The paleo Indian tool, rare for its era, suggests inhabitants camped there rather than merely conduct kill sites. Field supervisor Charles Johnson noted the area yields abundant stone and bones, with beveled edges being uncommon.
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Lubbock Lake
Paul Heinrich
Baytown
Fidence
Charles Johnson
Eileen
Lubbock Lake Project
Johnson
Heinrich
The Prayer Seeks Lives That Bless Future Generations
A fragmented prayer asks readers to live so their talents bless those who come after, honoring those who preceded. The text emphasizes living with purpose to benefit future generations and uphold enduring values.
Hostages Aboard Airplane In Malaysian Crisis
Five Japanese Red Army members marching with 15 captives to board a Japan Lines DCS flight from Subang Airport toward an Arab country seeking asylum. Libya approved a safe haven after other nations refused. Passengers include U S Consul General Robert Steins and Swedish chargé d affaires Fredrik Bergenstrahle as officials plan a staged exchange.
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Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
API
U.S
Libya
Japan Lines
DCS
Subang
Idey
Tun Abdul Razak
Red Army
Robert Steisins
Gerald Lancaster
Houston
Tex
Fredrik Bergenstrahle
Razak
Michiaki Suma
Interim Chief Named At City Shelter
Hugh 3 senior animal warden for the City of Lunbock was named interim head of the animal shelter after chief animal warden Billy C. Jones resigned for personal reasons. Director Al Couch said a permanent replacement will be sought within a month with internal and external applications. couch expects to recommend once a qualified candidate is found. Akard, 61, is unlikely to apply.
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Hugh
Lunbock
Billy C. Jones
Public Services
al Couch
Jones
Couch
McCullough
Akard
Jelly Animal “Control
Weather Outlook for Lubbock and Nearby Areas
Mostly fair with a slight rise in temperature. Highs in the low 90s today. Skies clear to partly cloudy tonight and Friday. Sunrise at 7 03 aM sunset at 9 43 aM. Humidity around 83 to 87 percent.
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Lubbock
Minton
Miuniant
Denver ET
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