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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1971

Page

6

Guerrillas Mount Hit Run Attacks

Reporting from Dacca indicates bitter fighting as Mukhti Bahini forces contest control after Indian airborne troops reach the city. West Pakistan troops resist with artillery and tank actions in Kashmir while evacuations from Dacca proceed.

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Bengal All-India Radio Dacea Mukhti Bahini Royal Air Force Kashmir India West Pakistan Hadio Pakistan

Consolidated Texas Agency Brings New Law Enforcement Efficiency

In Quanah the first intercounty law enforcement consolidation in Texas gains support from Sheriff Ches ter Ingram and District Attorney Bill Neal. A regional council funded by a $45,000 grant aims to replace fragmented systems with a single state agency supervised by Hardeman County, improving patrols, investigations, and morale.

Ment Hardeman Chester Ingram Orden Armen Texas Nortes Regional Planning Council Preston Smith Criminal Justice Council Aaings Neal Tigram Sheriff's

Yugoslav Held After Attempted Hijack of Flight V4

In New York a Yugoslav alien was arrested after attempting to hijack Braniff Flight V4 from Houston to New York John F Kennedy International Airport The suspect held a stewardess at gunpoint and demanded to be flown to Cuba The man identified as Mladen Petrovic of Washington DC was not armed when arrested according to police and airline officials He allegedly shouted I am going to start shooting during the incident and caused authorities to deflate a plane tire after landing in New York

San Jose National Guard New York Cuba Mladen Petrovic Washington 12.C Craniff Airlines Houston John F. Kennedy International New York Authority Polce Petrovic Braniff Airlines Carol Lackland Dantls Sateklind

Rock House and Hank Smith Pioneer Home on the Plains

The article recalls the Rock House and Hank Smith as central to the first South Plains settlement. It notes alfalfa fields, Crayfish Creek, historic taverns, and the Taw Buckle Ranch. It credits Hank with early weather observation and the first public road, ending with Hank’s death in 1913 and Aunt Hank’s multi role hospitality.

Rock House Hank Smith South Plains Dr. O. W. Fanglish Silver Falls Slack Anawell Ranch Pisnk Smith Mackenzie Old Fort Griffin Rockeson Hank Texas Raheem Land Mount Blanes Hawke Charlie Jhawse Tie Lains Eure Heer Ant Hank Naser Bayle Scotland

Goodfellows seek volunteers through Wednesday

The Goode fellow files log names and contact details of volunteers as screening finishes Wednesday. Donations are accepted at Box 491, Luhbeck THOR, and Box 561, Taib beck T9408.

Heang Devin Taibbeck Luhbeck Thor

Navajo Airlift Draws Mixed Feelings From Communities

A Utah led aid effort for Navajo remains controversial with some calling it condescending while others praise the help. Volunteers from 27 schools, BYU, Hill AFB, and others donated thousands of pounds of goods to support Navajo families amid high unemployment and low income.

Markum — Hel Feberg Wetteberg Utah Brigham City

Sarnoff Death Ends Era Of Broadcast Pioneer

NBC founder and RCA head Sarnoff died at 80 after a long illness in New York. Born in a Russian village he immigrated to the United States, built NBC in 1926, led RCA for decades, and steered radio to global prominence including the Titanic rescue relay.

Associated Pregay Nineyne Davindi Sarnoff National Broadcasting Co Pliant RCA Corp Sarnoff NBC RCA Surnell The Commercial Cable Co Maroon Wireless Telegraph Instrument Co Marcon New York Marconi

Stevens life remembered in Lubbock and Amarillo burial

Longtime cotton buyer and bank president EO Stevens dies leaving wife Blanche and four sons Jerry Mike Tom and L D Jr a daughter Dixie Billings of Vermont and brother W C Stevens. Remembrances to Salvation Army. Pallbearers listed.

First United Methodist Church Amarillo Khiva Shrine Stevens Wayne Henley Ed Merriman The Lubbock Cottons Exchanpe

Nixon Pompidou Talks Focus on Finance and Development

Nixon and French leader Pompidou prepare for talks on currency reform and Franco American economic ties. RCA executive Sarnoff and plans for home television loom as France seeks to protect commerce and avoid adverse currency changes. Attending officials include Connally Volcker Kis singer and Ambassador Lucet.

France Germany Paul A. Volcker White House Henry A. Kissinger Washington Charles Lucet Nixon

Santa Speedfest boosts Goodfellows funds in Lubback

The Labbeck Karting Association raised about 1500 for the Goodfellows at its Santa Speedfest at Lubback Municipal Coliseum. The event began at 2 pm with 21 entries across six classes and donations more than doubled last year’s 710. Top finishers include Sloved Price and Kirk Troll from Lubbock in various junior and senior classes, with multiple drivers from Lubbock Midland Levelland and Tutbbeck.

Labbeck Karting Association Lubback Municipal Coliseum The Goodfellows Sloved Price Lubbock Kirk Troll Bill Whitley Levellend Clarrence Shainick Dennis Shipman Tracy Inglis Bobby Dram Tubbeck Michele Fiuque Midland Gerald Hector Lubbeck Carl Sayles David Brackett Lee Christian Tutbbeck Jim Benny Joe Joan Smith Sweetwater Allen Whitley Levelland Pete Harper

Mrs Gandhi Blames Big Powers for India Pakistan Crisis

Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi told a New Delhi rally that major powers armed Pakistan and hindered Pakistanis, while criticizing U S and China for military and financial aid. She noted the Soviet Union’s growing ties with India amid the war and referenced U S aid suspensions.

Indira Gandhi New Delhi Pakistan East Pakistan Security Council U.S George Bush Nixon Bush Soviet Union Sardar Swaran Singh Council India Rangal Desh Fast Pakistan West Pakistan Tangla Desh Swaram Singh East Penal Bangla Desh Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Delhdpl Hire Famiily Grounds United States China

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