14 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1976
Page
1
The article notes drivers and businesses increasingly using CB radios. It explains three basic types: mobile sets for cars, base station models for permanent installations, and portable walkie talkies. Prices for mobile sets range from $60 to $360, reflecting widespread adoption.
Greater Lubbock Development Association presses ahead with plans to convert five block long Avenue J sections in downtown into a pedestrian mall replacing traffic with tree lined water features. Main traffic remains open while parking losses and upkeep questions are debated.
A devotional reflection of gratitude praising God as Father and acknowledging abundance and potential. It emphasizes divine love, belonging as children of God, and a prayerful thanks for present blessings and future growth.
Partly cloudy with a high in the mid 90s and a low in the mid 60s. Chance of rain about 30 percent today.
Israeli gunboats control sea lanes to Tyre and Sidon in Lebanon cutting off arms and ammunition deliveries to Palestinian and leftist forces. Ships suspected of carrying weapons have been damaged and are barred from entering the southern ports. The news comes amid ongoing civil war tensions with Syria and Christian forces in the region.
In Kansas City AP Ford supporters win a key platform test in the Republican convention committee. Bakers says several uncommitted delegates have privately pledged support. Reagan camp claims higher totals. The panel rejected amendments on Panama Canal sovereignty and implied criticism of Ford on Africa and Soviet policy.
The city county health board plans to ask the county commissioners for funds to cover a potential 265157 cut in health department funds and to support the swine flu immunization program in Lubbock. County Judge Rod Shaw will try to call a special meeting to hear the request.
Lockney officials impose a three day waterless period to ease pump strain and build emergency storage. Residents told to skip watering today through Monday with odd and even day rules starting Tuesday the 17th to conserve water for fires and future summer demand.
Two newspapers say Ford campaign officials indicate former Texas governor John B. Connally is out of the vice presidential race due to Watergate ties. Connally was acquitted of accepting bribes in the milk fund scandal. White House press secretary Nessen declined to comment until after nomination.
A political contest described as comic in tone where the essence is that only one candidate can secure victory. The piece highlights the paradox of a race whose chief virtue is exclusivity, focusing on the quirks of the electoral battle.
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