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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1972

Page

4

Dallas Area Officers Bust Up Supply Ring

Dallas authorities cracked a marijuana ring supplying the Carrollton Farmers Branch area. Officers arrested a dozen youths and adults at a party raid linked to Turner High School students and ex pupils. A mother and two boys, 16 and 20, were among those jailed, with about $3,000 worth of marijuana seized and a cigarette machine found in the scene.

Dallas Tex Law Justice of the Peace R. Cole Turner Carrollton Farmers Branch Area Turner High Sheriff Fes Coppell Carroliton Cuich Tome Gites Farmers Branch Malne Turner ‘School Sherif

Mahon to Speak at Lubbock Weather Station Open House

The National Weather Service station in Lubbock hosts an open house with Mahon and other Washington officials attending. The forecast center will be observed as the office handles public and aviation forecasts for western Texas, including storm warnings for 17 counties around Lubbock. The station sits in the executive normal building near Lubbock Regional Airport.

National Weather Service Lubbock NWS Executive Air Tormal Lubbock Regional Airport

Agnew Says 76 Run Debilitating to the Party

Vice President Spiro T. Agnew told NBC Meet The Press on Sunday that talk of a 1976 presidential bid by him is debilitating to the party and counterproductive. He spoke during an appearance broadcast from Los Angeles and clarified his stance on the issue.

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Apollo 17 mobiles to pad for December blastoff

Cape Kennedy AP reports the Apollo 17 Saturn V and lunar landing ships will be moved to the launch pad for a lengthy checkout ahead of the December 6 liftoff. Astronauts Eugene Cernan Ronald Evans and Harrison Schmitt will oversee the early movement of the rocket as it rests on the crawler toward the pad 344 miles away.

Cape Kennedy Fla Gram Vietnam Ulure Agnew Eugene A. Cernan Ronald E. Evans

Four French priests freed after capture in Vietnam conflict

Saigon AP reports four French priests, held by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces since last April in Dak To in Kontum province, were released and appeared in good spirits. A Belgian nun remains missing, with details of her fate unclear. statements reference ongoing aid and negotiations by Catholic missions and government officials.

Saigon John Paul Vann Highlands Roman Catholic French Foreign Ministry Helene Dak Kontum Jodty Leon Dujon Marcel Armould Gabriel Brice Paul Carat

Priests Reported Found After Offense In Vietnam War

Reports that two priests had been crucified were rejected as unfounded by local Roman Catholic officials. An observation plane saw four priests walking along Highway 14 near Kontum, and a jeep took them to Bishop Paul Seitz’s residence. They appeared well, with no sign of abuse. One French priest, Antoine Wit, remained missing since March amid fighting near An Loc. In Washington, funds for health research show federal and private spending patterns in North Vietnamese efforts.

Agnew Nixon Kontum Saigon An Loc Father Dujon U.S Vietnam South Zlan Iter Highway 14 Kontur Paul Seitz North Vietnam Antoine ‘Wit Sal

Plainview Family Tour Spans Europe to Asia

A Plainview group led by Mrs Zeigler and family members traveled across Europe visiting Amsterdam London Paris Lucerne and Rome with side trips to Heidelberg, St Gall, and Zurich. The trip included a Rhine cruise, a Venice canal view, and a Mediterranean swim at Lido. An Italian taxi rule altered taxi plans. A separate voyage to the West Indies aboard the Song of Norway included St Thomas and Nassau. The group also toured Tokyo Nikko and Kyoto, with a Geisha party and Japanese sights noted.

Arie Harris RS. Zeigler Plattwright Lonna Cartwright Susan Zeigler Anne Frank Amsterdam London Rijksmuseum Heidelberg Castle Mt. Pilatus St. Gailen Zurich Zeigiers Lucerne Venice Rome Ncient St.’ Peter Michelanglo Mediterranean Lido Tis Jy West Indie Norway Frank Bein George Bain Temple Miami Bahamas Sat Soap St. Thomas Thoulands Foup Bains Motior

Escape Plan and Hostage Drama Near Knoxville

In a chaotic incident southwest of Knoxville a man escaped with a shotgun, taking six hostages including a deputy sheriff and his family. The group were found in the mountains after a tense pursuit. one hostage received an insulin shot and Browning, injured, returned home Saturday night. Davidson hinted the suspect might head north amid questions over motive and safety.

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Prayers For Freedom Amid Global Travel Observed

A group traveling through Taipei Hong Kong Manila and Europe prayed for freedom of oppressed peoples and for the National Palace Museum and others. They viewed Malacanang Palace and wartime prisons, while in Italy Austria and England they visited historic sites and reflected on Hungary’s 1956 uprising as crowds urged prayers for liberty and faith.

Chiang Shek Alice Victoria Hungary

Study Contract Awarded By HEW

HEW awards 360,000 for a field study by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory in Austin to identify gifted Mexican American children. The project will develop community standards and test methods for identifying and sampling demographic and behavioral data for dissemination to states.

Dallas Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin Health, Education and Wetare Department

LBJ Celebrates Quiet Birthday at Pedernales Ranch

Former President Lyndon B. Johnson marked his 64th birthday with a quiet Sunday at the LBJ Ranch along the Pedernales River in Central Texas. Spokesman said the observance included a palatial ranch holiday with his wife Lady Bird Johnson and members of the household in attendance.

Stonewall Tex Lyndon B. Johnson Pedernales River Central Texas Jay Day Bird Holiba

City Employees Ride Bieyelen in Atlanta Scare

Atlanta city officials say city employees were directed during a secret patrol ride through public parks to observe and report activities. The prompt mentions signage and a “Tralité a apacie de Tell” phrase, with unclear details about purpose or outcomes.

Atlanta Vyem Secret

Middle-age pain and self care in later years

Fragmented record notes that discomfort in aging is common and avoidable habits like overindulgence contribute to pain. It references recognizing limits, stopping heavy smoking or drinking, and mentions aspirin or cheese as possible remedies. The text reflects mid century medical attitudes on aging and self care.

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