02 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1971
Page
1
Two intruders bound and robbed Clarence EF Scott and his wife at their home and forced him to unlock Scott Rare Coins at 5111 34th St. The pair escaped with about 100 pounds of coins after pistol and knife threats. Police nab suspect. investigation continues.
The Senate voted 84 to 4 to extend Nixon’s peacetime economic controls through May 1, 1973, and authorize a $1 billion pay raise for 3 million federal workers. A House rival plan and White House concerns linger over back pay and press industry exemptions in an ongoing dispute with AFL CIO head George Meany.
Lubbock area circulates unconfirmed word that the Mutscher bribery trial may be relocated to this city. Several section references hint at ongoing coverage across Pages 15 and 1, with other items including planning commission cases and Tech University board meeting details noted in internal listings.
Slaton police issued statewide bulletin for two men in a late model yellow Malibu after a note left in a cafe restroom claimed a woman was kidnapped. A waitress saw a man in a white shirt with brown hair and a Chevrolet jacket. suspects fled in a yellow car. Police could not confirm the note’s authenticity as of Wednesday.
An extortion attempt to extort $5,000 from Lubbock businessman Irvin Skibell was stopped when a suspect was arrested on the parking lot of Rip Griffin's Highway 82 Truck Stop. Det. Mike Reebe and Deputy Erment Rector, with FBI support, intercepted the suspect as he arrived to collect the payoff. A handwritten ransom note tied to the plan was found at Skibell's mother's home.
A reader offers a reverent prayer praising life work the world and Jesus Christ with gratitude and blessing for loved ones and divine guidance.
A sniper with a caliber carbine shot and killed Tucumcart District Attorney Victor Green as he left his home Wednesday morning. Deputies joined the search for the shooter amid a broader manhunt in the region.
The market edged higher led by technology and consumer shares as traders weighed quarterly results. Analysts noted modest sentiment improvement with small cap gains offset by declines in energy sectors and cautious trading ahead of inflation data.
A secret Santa lab concept inspired by local businessmen to raise gasoline donations for those in need. Last year many residents responded to pleas for help, signaling strong community support and ongoing charity efforts across the Parkaces area.
Fragmented OCR text appears to describe the Milky Way and distant galactic structures. It references a starry island like our galaxy and a distant Tooribyal region, with mentions of numerous attacks and entities, but the exact event and details remain unclear.
Freezing rain drizzle and heavy snow gripped the Panhandle South Plains as inches fell and several highways closed. Weather alerts warned of worsening conditions with possible new snow by daybreak. A crash near Lubbock left two women dead and multiple injuries as drivers faced overpasses slick with ice.
A local county reports its 50th traffic death of the year as a two vehicle crash near the town. Mrs Reve ry Anderson, a passenger, died in the collision around 1 p m. Kenneth Howes and other occupants were injured and transported to Prestem hospital for treatment.
A fragmented page mentions new festive displays and local route additions for a Yule Trail. References to residents and vendors appear amid garbled text and scattered names, with a final note urging readers to consult Page 1 for more details.
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