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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1970

Page

6

Lubbock Council Advances Landfill Plan and Zoning Fixes

The council discussed negotiating with West Texas Compress for a pro rata refund of pre paid rents on airport warehouses damaged by tornadoes 1969 and 1970. Four zoning changes were approved including low cost housing on Erskine South and industrial switches along Storm Town and Globe Hickory avenues. They also moved to seek bids for park sites, debated park purchases, and considered funding for a regional anti drug program alongside YWCA efforts.

West Texas Compress Co James H. Granberry Mortis Turner Mgr Bill Blackwell Sam Wahl Hillcrest Country’ Club Francen i Counts Club Blackwell Memorial Civic Center Citizens Advisory Commission Charley Waters Waters Granberry Denton Rigsby Hardwick Rigsby Hollingsworth Parks Board John Phillips West Texas Compress Phillips Senter Erskine Road North Teak Storm Town Amarillo Highway North Avenue Loop 289 Kemper Avenue Globe and Hickory East 34Th Street 38Th Street 10Th Main Street Avenue, S 50Th Street Lubbock Western Hills W. D. Turner ‘Construction Co Lubbock Ywca Texas Criminal Justice Council YWCA South Plains Association of Serenc i

Voter Sign Ups Cost Described in Texas Debate

San Antonio. Alma Lopez, adviser to the Tex as Permanent Voter Committee, cites a 2.5 million annual voter registration cost and potential jump to a higher figure when the 18 year old vote takes effect. A rally attended by about 100 people featured Lopez arguing the system discourages participation. Washington news notes Transportation Secretary Volpe urging cities to test downtown traffic bans with results from New York Tokyo and a test in Washington DC to follow.

San Antonio iTexas Texas Permanent Voter Committee Alma Lopez San Antonino Washington UPI Volpe New York Tokyo

Bomb Explodes During Polish Hijacking Attempt

In a Polish Let turboprop hijack attempt, the bomb exploded in the hijacker Rudolf Olm's hands injuring him and 10 of 27 passengers. The crew kept cool and diverted to Katowice, landing safely 10 minutes after takeoff.

Warsaw UPI Let Airlines Pap Katowice Rudolf Olm Vienna

Spacious Tusker Quarters Sought

Chicago AP reports Ziggy the Brookfield Zoo elephant, 53, famed for a violent temper, may gain outdoor quarters after an auto club offers 20000 toward a new compound. Ziggy was gifted by Florenz Ziegfeld to his daughter and later owned by Ringling Bros. Circus.

Chicago Ziggy Brookfield Zoo Zoo Peter Crowcroft Automobile Association Florenz Ziegfeld Ringling Bros.citcus

Fake Bombs Prompt Police Alert In Dallas

Dallas police chief Frank Dyson says fake explosive devices were placed around police and courthouse buildings to test response times. A briefcase stash was found outside the dispatcher’s office on the third floor, near headquarters, and security measures will be strengthened following a terror scare seen in other cities.

Dallas Frank Dyson

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