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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1970

Page

5

Fresno native Contino returns to roots in Lagoon style

Contino, once the wandering minstrel tied to a glitzy television persona, now performs in Fresno and Inland Empire venues. He recalls his wartime draft controversy and aims to recapture his folk roots while balancing a conventional family image with a lean, tailored look.

Lorigiah Imost Shaggy Fair Los Jforilla City Fresino Contino Contine

Bag the Ragweed contest nears final prize day in Lubbock

Last week began the Bag the Ragweed contest sponsored by the West Texas Tuberculosis Respiratory Quality unit and Lubbock Health. Prizes for top weed baggers will be awarded Saturday with prizes including gift certificates and cash. Priscilla Stevens 11 led with 425 pounds, followed by Pam Stevens 9 with 168 and John Stevens 7 with 154, all from the Stevens family.

Lubbock West Texas Dodson Nursery Priscilla Stevens Pam Stevens John Stevens Kenneth. Stevens Jr 19Th St

Government crackdown on bus safety expands inspections

Transportation Secretary Volpe announces stepped up federal inspections of interstate buses after recent crashes in Hillsville Virginia and New Smithville Pennsylvania. He says 5 000 buses will be checked this year with emphasis on national and historic tourist sites to remove unsafe coaches from highways.

Washington Transportation John A. Volpe Ander Volpe Hillsville New Smithville

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