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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1971
Page
6
Dallas Gov. Ben Barnes denies allegations tying him to the Sharpstown bank scandal as deposition testimony from Houston implicates connections. The exchange involves remarks about bank bills, monetary influence, and political damage claims amid ongoing SEC and state inquiries.
Wallace challenges the transfer of a student to a new school after her mother, Billie F. Price, argued the teenager pursues music and wants to join the band. The case focuses on the implications of the busing order and the district’s response to the parent’s request.
Violence in Belfast and Londonderry escalated with street clashes and arson as the IRA pressed a campaign against Protestant leaders and British troops. The latest death raised the toll to 24, with Prime Minister Lynch calling for a new government to ensure Protestant and Catholic voices are heard.
A list of newborns, parents, and occupations recorded across West Texas hospitals. Details include birth weights from 3 pounds 7 ounces to 10 pounds 1 ounce, various hospital names, and parental occupations such as radio announcer, parole officer, pump setter, janitor, roofer, and self employed contractor. Locations include Lubbock and Crosbyton with hospital notes at Methodist and St Mary of the Plains.
Court ruled August 2 that the House redistricting plan was unconstitutional for splitting counties. If the high court upholds, the Legislative Redistricting Board may draw a new map. candidates must file by February 7. lawmakers must reside where they run.
Fisher Keeling, an underground cable worker for West Texas Telephone Co, was struck by a pole and hurled into by a passing truck driven by Sergio Ramirez of Wereford, sustaining fatal injuries. He had lived in Lubbock two years and owned a dress shop in Monterey Center. Funeral services set for Saturday morning at Resthaven-Singleton-Wilson Chapel with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Survived by wife Shirley, son Tip Layne, daughter Gaywynne Dianne, his parents, four brothers Aubrey J Julian Howard Ronald Lee Jackie Lynn, and three sisters Jeri Hood Lela Fern Conner Patricia Ann Neating.
President Nixon will depart Tuesday on a five state trip, starting with an address in New York City to the Knights of Columbus at the Waldorf Astoria, then to Springfield Illinois for Lincoln site ceremonies, Idaho Falls, Idaho, and a helicopter excursion to the Grand Tetons in Wyoming before a two week stay at the western White House.
Airlines voiced objections to the unconventional partially underground H shaped terminal plan arguing it could raise capital outlays and staffing needs while creating safety risks from ramp fueling. Board members urged action as delays cost taxpayers 40 000 dollars monthly and representatives urged a workable, affordable solution.
A fraud case in Dallas accuses former official Mutscher and others of loan misdeeds tied to National Bankers Life stock. FDIC seeks repayment of 5328,008 plus interest and fees while asserting collateral loss. Sharpstown figures face grand jury probes and state banking bill vetoes loom over the proceedings.
The Heise General Investigating Committee in Austin schedules intensive hearings for August 18 on possible misconduct by state officials tied to two 1969 bank bills. Subpoenas may name 10 to 12 people including Frank Sharp. list to be released after service. Witnesses at a closed-door meeting included heads of state agencies and banking and insurance department officials. The SEC and FDIC actions involve stock profits and a loan collateral issue linked to Gus Mutscher and Sharpstown.
Pioneer Natural Gas announces an irrigation rate increase effective Oct 1 1971 for irrigation customers in the West Texas system. The move follows higher gas costs since 1961 with an average overall rise of under 13 percent, aligning the irrigation rate with the first 50 MCF per month of the West Texas General Service rate and annual adjustments based on prior year gas purchases.
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