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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1972

Page

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New York Man Arrested in Suspected Hire-Kill Plot

J Henry, alleged killer for hire, was arrested in Central Park Boat Basin after handing undercover agent a $1000 payment. Authorities said the suspect, long-time West End Avenue resident, planned to pose as a prospective client in a plot connected to the President.

Art J. Henry Topping Central Park Boat Basin Gray West End Avenue Sophia Topping Ae Grey Rdg Tengo

World and Market Pages and Section Listings

The fragment lists various newspaper sections and pages including World Editorials Market Reports Family News Sports News and Today’s Page. It indicates the structure of the issue with sections for A and B at different page numbers.

Eimtoriala Family News Sky

Pools Closing Early for 1972 Season

Five city pools at K N Clapp Mackenzie Maxey Rodgers and Mae Simmons parks will close Sunday due to a personnel shortage and cost cuts. Superintendent Dick Walker cites school start and staff return as reasons, with pool managers also bearing school duties. The city council request for fewer college students for summer work accelerates the early closing.

K. N. Clapp Mackenzie, Maxey Rodgers and Mae Simmons Dick Walker Walker

North Sea Island Hit By Tornado

A tornado struck a North Sea island causing injuries and triggering emergency response. Hospitals and civil authorities dispatched rapid medical aid and relief efforts to affected residents.

North Sea Island Juredo Civil

Lightning Kills One As Tornadoes Plague State

Severe weather swept across the state with lightning tornadoes and floods. A truck crash near Homer killed 18 year old George Ennis Kelsey of Huntington and injured 22 year old EIA Brown who sat beside him.

Nancy Arthur Avalanche-Journal George Ennis Kelsey East Texas Huntington

Stock market nearing two-and-a-half month high

The Dow rose 11.29 to 964.18 in New York trading, its highest close since May 30. Advancers beat decliners 9 to 5 on the NYSE as 16.6 million shares changed hands, aided by a Rogers Paris talks signal boosting sentiment.

New York New York Stock Exchange William Rogers Paris

Outposts Hit Near Capital South Vietnam bases shelled near Da Nang

Saigon reports enemy forces struck positions south of Da Nang and menaced the Saigon region with shelling and sapper raids on three approaches to the capital. Government posts two miles east were attacked after shelling, per South Vietnamese command.

Saigon da iNang

Saigon reports heavy losses after northern coast attack

The Saigon command said 93 enemy soldiers were killed and 39 weapons plus 100 B40 grenades captured in the Duy Xuyen district town action near Da Nang. South Vietnamese casualties mounted with 22 troops killed and 17 troops plus 25 civilians wounded. 82 homes destroyed or damaged by fire.

Duy Xuyen da Nang Saigon North Vietnam Demilitarized Zone U.S Dong Hoi Dmz

Bombing Increase Hits North and South Vietnam Fronts

U S forces report targeting supply caches in North Vietnam with bombs aimed at the Quang Tri front while more than 70 strikes hit South Vietnam. B52s dropped about 2000 tons on troop concentrations and staging areas from Quang Tri to the Mekong Delta. Enemys sappers breach Cam Ranh city behind rocket and mortar barrages causing over 100 casualties.

U.S North Vietnam Quang Tri Batefront Hanoi South Vietnam Quang Tri Front Mekong Delta Saigon Cam Ranh

Prayer text for daily devotion and guidance

A reader offers a concise prayer asking Almighty God for strength to love, serve others, and walk in light after Him. The plea emphasizes mutual divine aid and personal responsibility in living a faithful life.

Beware Of Pickpockets Tricks In Public Places

The article profiles Giorgio, a self described expert on pickpockets since age 15, explaining team based methods used to steal from distracted victims at department stores and racetracks. He describes scenarios with a purse left on a counter and a second thief exploiting the distraction to steal money and bet tickets.

Salt Lake City Y Giorgio Giorgio

Last American Infantry Leaves Vietnam War in 1969

The final U S infantry unit to depart Da Nang marked the end of American ground forces in Vietnam while thousands remain in advisory roles. The war’s outcome remains unresolved with Da Nang and other towns again under heavy attack as U S involvement winds down.

Saigon Vietnam U.S da Nang North Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Trail Central Highlands Demilitarized Zone 21St Infantry Cu Chi Lai Khe Long Thanh

Firemen Aid Child's Plight

Firemen freed 3-year-old Mary Kochis whose toy cement mixer was stuck on her finger. Firefighters used soap and water to remove the toy, and Mary is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Kochis of 11913 40th St.

Mary Kochis Andrew Kochis 40Th St

Bottle with note sparks long distance search in city girl story

Sidney Williamson 16 finds a bottle washed ashore from Danny Andre of Choctaw Hatchee High School in Ft. Walton Beach Florida. The bottle carried a date and a request for a return message. It was recovered 75 days later on a Corpus Christi beach during Sidney’s early morning scan. Andre plans to major in marine biology in college.

Sidney Williamson Ave. H Corpus Christi Danny Andre Choctaw Hatchee High School Ft. Walton Beach Fla Corpus Christ Sidney Avalanche-Journal Andre

Weather map notes for Lubbock area forecast

Partly cloudy through Sunday with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures warm for the period with tonight’s low in the mid 60s. Daytime highs reach the upper 80s today and lower 90s Sunday.

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