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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1971

Page

11

Hand Talk Interpreter Aids Deaf Patients In 1960s Institute

James O. Davidson Jr. demonstrates finger talk used to interpret for deaf patients at the Heart Institute of the Southwest. The article notes two deaf patients previously at the institute and mentions Davidson’s mid-1950s training with five deaf individuals at The Avalanche Journal. It recalls his two year stint in Ethiopia assisting a preacher.

James O. Davidson Jr The Heart Institute of the Southwest Avalanche Journal Thiopia

Terminal delays loom as West Texas airport plan debated

The board fears construction delays may push back a new terminal for West Texas. Eddie Martin notes being fourth in priority while Drs Bradford Campbell highlight risks to matching FAA funds and inflation. Officials estimate a $4.5 million terminal with bids in a year and potential $11–12 million bond needs for two projects.

Eddie Martin John Bradford Lubbock Amarillo Midland-Odessa West Texas Bradford Leroy Elmore Civic Center Canyon Lakes Bryce Campbell Federal Aviation Administration Joe Hall Campbell

Guest Speaker Set At Meeting

Norman reporter George Dewey will speak at 7:30 p.m. today at Westmoreland Baptist Church on The Redemption of the Prisoners of War. He supports the International Prisoners Rescue Legion and notes servicemen deserve strong morale.

George Dewey Norman Okla Southeast Asia Westmoreland Baptist Church 46Th St Dewey John G. Fairfax In‘ternational Prisoners Rescue ‘Legion Wayne Fuller

Suspension Suit Filed By Club In West Lub

A private West Lubbock club sues Judge Robert C. Wright to overturn a 30 day TABC suspension of its liquor permit. The club claims no cross examination at the Nov 9 hearing. An appeal delays the effective date. A separate Lubbock Downs Jockey Club suspension appeal was dismissed. TABC says both clubs sold drinks to nonmembers.

West Lubcock Robert C. Wright 137Th District Court Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Eli's Club TABC O. N. Humphreys Jr Austin Lubbock Downs Jockey Club Wright

Luther's Works Completion Seen

The Lutheran Council in the USA says the 56 volume English edition of Martin Luther's major writings is expected to be completed by 1975 after twenty years of work. It will be the largest and most authentic English edition available.

New York UPS Luther Lutheran Council USA Martin Luther

Trio Makes Good at Texas Tech Scholars Open Path for Others

Io Sanchez Miss Johnson and Jackson, three Ford Foundation scholars, rose from adversity to attend Texas Tech. Sanchez grew up after his father’s death while working odd jobs. Johnson left Louisiana for Howard County Junior College and integrated life at Tech. Jackson became South Plains College’s first Black student council president. They aim for law, graduate study, and teaching, creditting supporters who believed in them.

Addis Ababa Broadway Church of Christ California States Athens Checker Doa Sanchez Colorado City High School Jackson Union High School Terry County South Plains College Tech Johnson Louisiana Howard County Junior College Texas Tech Big Springs Miss Johnson University of Houston

Heart Institute of the Southwest Aims for Lifesaving Care

In Lubbock the Heart Institute of the Southwest blends care with space age tech to perform heart surgery up to seven times weekly. The chief surgeon, devoted to personalized patient attention, stays on standby late and speaks of returning productive lives to patients across Texas and beyond.

Lubbock New Heart Institute of the Texas

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