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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1971
Page
11
Lane Arthur reports fire losses in the hubs near a water heater city declined in the first six months of 1971, with seven fewer deaths than last year. Several blazes caused six figure damages, including a $60,000 warehouse fire and a $35,000 vacant building blaze. Increased fire insurance premiums are anticipated as a result.
By June end Lubbock firefighters answered 1617 fires up 14 from last year’s midyear total. Total insured losses for the first half reached 433780, far below 2124726 for 1970, with major incidents including the Plains Meat Co blaze and the Lubbock Body Works fire among the costliest of the year.
Washington reports the Labor Department will allocate 600 million dollars to create 150000 public service jobs across 700 communities. Areas with high unemployment and a 45 percent rate qualify for a severity factor. some funds released within days with rest after plan approvals.
A Lubbock man remained jailed after detectives raided two southwest residences. Edward Lee West, 23, faces possession of dangerous drugs and receiving and concealing stolen property charges. a misdemeanor barbiturate charge was filed. Two 16 year olds were sent to juvenile probation. Police recovered drugs, capsules, tablets, syringes, watches, lighters, and other items from the first home and a chased suspect discarded a sack with capsules and a syringe near the second residence. No contraband found at that residence. West had bonds set on traffic tickets totaling 1,000 dollars in municipal court.
BEIRUT. Syria broke relations with Jordan claiming Ising Hussein's Bedouin army attacked across the border near Da just across from Jordan. Damascus said Jordan opened fire with tanks and armored cars but the attack was repelled with four Jordanian tanks lost. Radio Damascus said relations were severed and air space closed, citing Jordanian provocation. Jordanian officials did not comment. Syria had closed the border last month.
The State of Kentucky offers college graduates with high marks an extra start-up pay boost. Under a new plan, graduates with a 3.25 GPA or higher will receive an additional five percent above the starting salary for positions in state government.
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