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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1971

Page

2

Wall Street Hopeful Europe Will Aid U S Stock Market

New York reports a renewed rally in the Dow Jones as foreign capital and European funds show renewed interest in U S stocks. Analysts cite rising optimism, despite ongoing concerns about a world recession, with investors awaiting G Ten finance ministers' weekend accord.

Wall Street Europe U.S New York ATH - Somerforeign Capital Wall New York Stock Exchange Dng United States Advent Tenviehos House Momengeoeth Michael Tranopol Monte Gordon Lehman” Brothers Rache & Co Capital London Lynch, Pierce, Fen Transpol Nixon U.N. General Assembly Tration Israel Janos Lone

Israelis Test Sirens As War Threat Persists

Sirens wailed in Tell Aviv as mock alerts remind Israelis of potential conflict in the Middle East. In Bethlehem, work on Manger Square nears completion for Christmas ceremonies while regional leaders discuss possible crisis resolution through peace or renewed war.

Rady Tell Avi Middle East Bethlehem Manger Square Radin Tray Israel Ali Ghannam Ath Party Pase

McGovern Welfare Plan Proposes Nationwide Monthly Grants

Senator George S. McGovern urged a plan to paid monthly government allowances for every American, from millionaires to paupers, up to 4000 dollars annually for a family of four. He said the aim is to eliminate poverty by redistributing wealth, while noting details were still under study.

McGovern America Tel Aviv Sadat Kgypt Israel Israel Gatili Golda Meir Santa Claus Egypt Galili Feypt Cairo U.N Gumnar Sheen Nixon Jovern Tte Ie Hid

Seven American soldiers die in Vietnam week

US military reports seven American deaths in Vietnam during the week ending. Non hostile incidents raise total American fatalities to 10 018. South Vietnamese deaths rise to four with 723 wounded as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese casualties are tallied.

Saigon Aps Laos U.S Vietnam Cambodia

Wayland College Receives Lena Evans Smith Gift Scholarship

A 317 725 gift designated the Lena Evans Smith and James B. Smith Scholarship Fund was given to Wayland Baptist College in Plainview. Dr. Roy C. McClung accepted the gift from Rev. M. C. Evans, executor, with no restrictions on fund disbursement. The Smith estate was shared between Wayland and the First Baptist Church of Clarendon.

Plainview Wayland Baptist College Lena Evansmith James B. Smith Roy C. McClung M. C. Evans

FCC Abandons AT&T Rate-Study Oversight

The FCC abandoned a full-scale investigation of Bell Telephone costs due to manpower and budget limits. The decision limits scrutiny of AT&T internal rate structure and Western Electric, and leaves regulatory action to future rate cases amid questions of fairness and industry scope.

Washington UPI Federal Communications Commission FCC Bell Telephone System Commission American Telephone & ‘Telegraph Co At&t Western Electric Manufacturing Charlotte T. Reid Johnson Rex Lecl Lee Congress Bernard Strassburg Wills Bureau

Cars Collide Injuring Four on 39th Street and Slide Road

A two car crash at 39th Street and Slide Road noon Thursday injured four from one vehicle. Anita Padgett 15 and Vickie 17 were treated, with Padgett in West Texas Hospital for rib injuries. Edwit Boedeker judge Edwit unarm laceration released. others charged with weapon and check violations.

39Th Street Slide Road Anita Padgett Fordham West Texas Hospital Boedeker Vickie Ilouis Pugh 1915 Ave Cary Harry Greenlee Cameron Dale Townsley Cornell St

Seven Litten sons in service with Air Force across world

The Litten family of Flushing Ohio celebrates that Sgt Gerald Litten is the sixth of seven sons to serve in the Air Force, with another son in Indochina and two serving overseas in Turkey and Vietnam. Mother Mary Elizabeth Litten says Christmas visits and decorations remain constant despite long separations.

Saigon Air Force Gerald L. Litten Southeast Asia Vietnam Ohio Turkey Litten Els Indochina Carl Lit Mary Elizabeth Litten O'Donnell Flushing Havel Arol Moore Bill Autry Carl Litten Belmont County Highway Department Mrs. Litten Arthur

Christmas Card Sales Show Decrease in Lubbock Area

Lubbock merchants note mixed trends as national Christmas card sales dip slightly from last year while local shops report strong demand for personalized and specially imprinted cards. Some retailers say data varies by customer, with older shoppers cautious but grandmothers favoring fancier cards and single buyers seeking thoughtful designs.

Lubbock Celeste Loucks Aval Journal Harry Cooper National Association of Greeting Card Publishers Sai John Reagan Greeting Card Clyde Schneider Lorder Arange Paulene Powell Linda Ridpath Elmer Reed

Yale Decoration Winners Named

Denver City winners of the yule decoration contest are announced. Bobby Dodson residence earns best overall lighted home for a second year, with Sammy Taylor and Royces Newton also winning top prizes in various categories.

Denver City Bobby Dodson Seland Ave Sammy Taylor Firstyone Newton Sam Eudy Jack Cumming

Robber Invades New York School in Bronx

An intruder dressed flashily entered Theodore Roosevelt High School in the Bronx during a Thursday class of 10th graders. He threatened math teacher Ceil Garde with a bag wrapped object resembling a gun and stole her wristwatch and a change purse, while the principal Henry Saltman noted the handbag held only change.

New York Theodore Roosevelt High School Bronx Ceil Garde Henry Saltman

UT Tower Shootings Heirs Receive Estate Payouts

The 32 200 estate of UT tower sniper Charles Whitman is split among 25 heirs of slain victims and survivors of 1966 wounds. Payouts range from 200 to 5,768 with several seriously wounded receiving 1 000 to 3 000. some potential claimants did not file.

Lee Zamora Jr Robert Rover Austin Billy Speed Edna Townsley Roy Schmidt

Italian Presidency Fight Narrowly Misses Leone Win

In Rome Leone a 61 year old Christian Democrat fell one vote short of the presidency on the 23rd ballot. Nenni the socialist polled 408 as Parliament deadlock and protests erupted with clashes and dimmed lights as factions argued over neo fascist votes.

Rome UPH Giovanni Leone Outizoing Giuseppe Saraxat Pietro Nenini Nenni Saragat Alessandro Pertini Chamber of Deputies

Birth of a daughter announced at hospital

Mr and Mrs Gare Anderson announce the birth of their daughter at a local hospital. The newborn weighs 10 pounds, with details of delivery and parental background noted amid a cluttered, period newspaper style.

Gare Anderson Ensineerine Teyas Huahweay Ramon Alonzo F. Rice Tomas Westeen Mobile James D. Usel Reese Aie Nevada

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