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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1971

Page

10

Kudirka Defection Case Sparks U S Debate and Sentencing

The defector Kudirka faced a ten year forced labor sentence in a strict regime camp after smuggling aboard a ship and seeking asylum. U S officials criticized the Coast Guard for returning him to the Soviet Union, with high level figures calling for accountability and a court martial, though both senior officers chose retirement.

Lithuania Soviet Union Kudirka United States John A. Volpe Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard William B. Ellis Fletcher W. Brown Ellis House Washington

Monkey on Fire Escape Foils Chase in Six Story Building

A capricious simian eluded capture after a Sunday morning sighting by 15 year old Debbie Lynn. Police and ASPCA pursued the monkey for two hours through a six story building, while tenants offered bananas to coax it down. The animal ate fruit and escaped, with a gray park squirrel nearby. In Tel Aviv a separate note lists 3,655 hotel rooms with 2,654 more under construction.

Aixth Floor Debbie Lynn Michael Lynn ASPCA Police Jamie Atkinson

Sudan and Soviet advisers parting ways over tensions

Numairi blasted Western pressure while the Sudanese government signaled a possible thaw with the Soviets as about 150 Russians left Khartoum with 50 crates. Foreign Minister Mansur Khalid warned against further confrontation and said internal affairs would be kept separate.

Numairi Sudan Mansur Khalid Khartoum Khalid

Gromyko Visit Highlights India Russia Talks

Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko arrived amid India Russia talks on arms and peace. India protests arms shipments while Kaul says concerns are continually conveyed. Kennedy planned to visit refugee camps and Pakistan before possible New Delhi stop. Indian Foreign Minister Swaran Singh welcomes talks on regional peace and security. About 1 000 Congress and Communist supporters greet Gromyko at the airport.

United States Kaul India U.S Gromyko New Delhi Sen Edward M. Kennedy Calcutta Pakistan Russia Asia Swamran Singh

Vast VEE Fight Sprays 371517 Acres Gulf Coasts

Airplanes sprayed 371517 acres along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coasts to combat Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis. Rain threatened delays, with about 1.4 million acres remaining. Horses vaccinated exceed 1.3 million, mainly in Arizona California Florida and Mississippi, amid reports no new cases.

Houston Texas Louisiana Gulf U. S. Department of Agriculture Gulf Coast Lake Charles Brownsville Tex Arizona California Florida Mississippi Alabama Georgia Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas Mexico South R. E. Omohundro

Burglar Steals Cash and Drugs From Local Pharmacy

A burglar pried open a cash box at University Medical Surgical Clinic pharmacy on Quaker Ave and took 75 dollars in cash along with what appeared to be a large quantity of drugs. Type and amount of drugs were not yet known. A separate break in at First Christian Church on Broadway St yielded a 250 dollar tape deck and speakers. A resident reported a 1525 dollar stereo was stolen from 405 Ave W Apt 138.

University Medical Surgical Clinic Quaker Ave First Christian Church Broadway St John Rule Ave Apt

Cambodian Troops Enter Prey Kry Face Impassive Response

Cambodian soldiers entered Prey Kry near Phnom Penh after a year of Khmer Rouge control. Residents offered little enthusiasm, noting fear under air attacks previously. Some villagers complained of high taxes and requisitioned food, while Khmer Viet Cong protection reportedly fed and housed by the Khmer Rouge regime.

Prey Kry Cambodia Phnom Penh Viet Cong Khmer Rouge Rumdos Norodom Sihanouk Peking RW Dn Eee U.S

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