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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1975
Page
16
Washington AP reports Social Security marks its 40th anniversary as Commissioner Cardwell warns of major future changes. He says the system is deeply ingrained and will evolve toward greater gender equality and redefined family benefits, moving away from the traditional male breadwinner assumption.
The council hires Freese and Nichols to test if soil can hold water and assess water quality for a South Fork reservoir to serve Lubbock as a 21st century municipal source. Other items include LP and L transmission towers, changes to board terms, and social security financing notes.
A painted pinup figure called Sarah stands 24 feet long behind a fence near the White House in Washington. Created by artist Bill Newman with a GSA funded mural project, the nude bikini image drew tourists and passersby who peered through holes in the fence as construction crews worked nearby.
Wallace C. Hunter, a Salt Lake City native with medical training from Baylor College of Medicine and Stanford humanities work, is named acting superintendent of Big Spring Hospital by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation board. He has past roles as director of outpatient clinic and as director at Big Spring State Hospital and held private practice from 1969 to 1974 in Houston.
A 51 year old man recounts memories of fat winds and wooden hangars during WWII era. He visits Lubbock Regional Airport and recalls SPAAF’s location, fate of South Plains, and stops by his first grade teacher Mrs. Rahna. The trip is tied to a Chamber of Commerce sponsored event.
Israel studies Egypt response to second Sinai pullback proposals as Washington clarifications loom. Sadat says progress toward interim peace exists with Israel showing more flexibility while Rabin indicates withdrawal from Mitla Pass up to 32 miles from the Suez Canal, easing security concerns.
Foster built a leading fire service training program and has taught at the Texas A and M Training School for nine years. He joined the Lubbock Fire Department in 1952, became a fire equipment operator in 1956, a lieutenant in 1962, and a captain in 1967.
Bonds set in several crimes in Lubbock County include nine men charged by the criminal district attorney. Justice of the Peace F J Bolen set bonds for four defendants. others include theft, burglary, marijuana possession, and credit card abuse. Several defendants were released after posting bond.
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