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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1971

Page

5

Midland case court denies rehearing in integration fight

Midland Independent School District suffers another setback as the Fifth U S Court of Civil Appeals denies a rehearing. Judge Ernest Guinn had ordered a new pupil assignment plan, while districts push for fall implementation amid appeals. HEW declines bus integration in Big Spring, Texas, citing insufficient evidence for a desegregation case. Senator Tower welcomes the move as a realistic approach.

Midland Midland Independent Thornton Hardie Sth U.S. Court of Civil Appeals Dist Ernest Guinn Kil Paso Guinn Texas Washington Department of Health, Education and Welfare CHEW Big Spring John G. Tower R-Tex Tower HEW Supreme Court Tew

Stampede Rodeo Opens At Post Thrilling Events

Stampede events opened amid threatening skies as Terry County Sheriff's Posse won riding club honors in the parade. Graham 4-11 Horse Club topped froat division, with Joe Nesmith and Serena Hart among top finishers in various kid and bicycle categories. In rodeo action, David Vaughn claimed bareback riding and Tom Dudley won calf roping, Renee Poarch led girls barrel racing, Steve Lisemby won saddle bronc, Northcott and Kelton excelled in team roping, and Rayce Roderick topped bull riding as Lubbock Yellowjackets won pony express round.

Graham 4 Joe Nesmith Serena Hart Sonny Hart Ken Young Tommy Young David Vaughn Coleman Tom Dudley Renee Poarch Hereford Steve Lisemby New Home A. RB. Northcott Odessa Boob Kelton McCamey Rayce Roderick Roanoke Lubbock Yellowjackets Floydada Wey Are

Superstitions Fade But Tiny Beliefs Linger On Friday the 13th

Lubbock residents recall childhood superstitions as they drift from belief to memory. Mrs. O’Neal and relatives recount omens from black cats, ear burning, and doves, noting how modern life tempers fear yet preserves quirky habits like making wishes on a load of hay and keeping a pillow tooth under a keepsake for luck. They acknowledge signs still amuse, but no longer guide daily choices, with Friday the 13th seen as folklore rather than fate.

Gerry Burton Evans Avalanche Journal Lubbock R. V. O'Neal 22Nd St

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