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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1972
Page
18
Bethlehem mayor Elias Freij blasts Christians for not funding the city’s Christmas turnout. He laments funds for upkeep while shops push ivory crucifixes and olivewood figures for 15,000 pilgrims. He questions the city’s transformation into a parking lot for pilgrim traffic.
In Clovis, Judge Dee sentences four men Jeffrey Collins 19 Stephen Storm 20 and Freij to probation after pleading guilty to unlawful sale of an ambulance. The case connects to a broader plan to fund a town project with a minimal 300000 budget and amid regional tensions including references to Bethlehem and Israel.
Mrs. E Starcher of Spur received a special honor at the Christmas banquet of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 7212. The award, presented by Dr. Bob Alexander, recognized her as the oldest active businessperson in Spur, noting fifty years in business.
Reese AFB personnel received cash rewards totaling $2,020 for multiple ideas. Wilbur Rogers of the 64th FMS earned $1,010 for proposing air oil seal replacements in GTC engines saving $12,299.76. Others include Pedro Pina $320, SSgt Richard Champagne $200, T Sgt Larry Williams and Roy McNeese $50 each, Capt Kenneth Smith $175, and additional awards to Virgil Gatlin, Philip Morphis, S S James Hunt, Jesse Prevatt for various efficiency ideas and security improvements.
The Sem inole Chamber of Commerce posts noon Monday as the entry deadline for the Christmas lighting and decoration contest. Applications are at the chamber office and cash prizes go to the top three entries. Some species of dragonfly can fly 60 miles an hour.
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