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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1972

Page

3

Absent Lanham Sons Hopeful For Christmas Return

Lubbock family of Lanham hopes four sons will return home for Christmas. Sgt Robert Lanham is back from Thailand, Navy man aboard U S S Newport News may face delays from Vietnam activity, while two other sons work civilians at Tinker AFB and as a paperboy. The parents described long drives and joked about the Air Force’s speed as holiday plans hinge on military arrivals.

Jack B. Law Lubbock Avalanche E. M Thailand States Air Force Lanham Mrs. Lanham Lanhams Robert Norfolk U.S.S. Newport News Vietnam Jack Samuel Tinker Afb Oklahoma City Jimmy

Official Returns to GOP Post in Lealy County

Maddox was elected to a full two year term as chairman of the Lealy County Republican Centricit Committee during the ibiennial convention. Hobbs attorney Donion Foster of Lavington resigned about a year ago and Maddox was appointed to fill the unexpired term. Other officers were named to two term posts at the meeting.

Hobbs Don'ion Foster Lavington Maddox Lealy County Republican Centricit Committee Bill McKichen Lovington Joe Gordon James Miller John Banister Hobbs J Harry Baskette Baskette

Lamesa Blood Drive Slated at Second Baptist Church

The Lubbock Blood Center plans a replacement blood drive in Lamesa at the Second Baptist Church from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Coordinated by Boy Scout Troop 722, the drive aims to collect more than five pints to support Dr. Royce Dyer and others in Lubbock and Dallas institutions. Contact Jack Brooke or troop members to donate.

Lubbock Lamesa Second Baptist Church Boy Scout Troop Royce Dyer Wadley Institute Dallas

Belfast Visitors Escape Gunfire

In Belfast a shooting at a Catholic home wounded no one as gunmen burst in seeking a visiting American woman and her daughter. Police said the wrong house was entered and the visitors fled with the child, while shoppers flocked to stores amid Christmas season anxiety and bombings in the city.

Belfast VPI Ann McConnell Kersley Anneldistrict Marie McGonnell Patrick Gorm Gormley Alliance Road Irish Republican Army IRA Londonderry Annie's

Government Shells Out Plenty For Peanut Price Supports

Washington notes rise in peanut price supports from 17 million in 1960 to an estimated 105 million this year, with projections to 200 million by 1980 and 300 million by 1985. The system ties minimum acreage and production allotments to guaranteed prices, locking in growing costs as Congress mulls changes. Government officials warn costs could rise further if laws stay unchanged.

Washington UPS Agriculture Department Department Congress

Granberry Selected for Air War College Forum 1973

Dr. James H. Granberry, former mayor of Lubbock, is chosen by the USAF Air Training Command to attend the 20th annual Air War College National Security Forum in May 1973 at Maxwell AFB Alabama. Lt. Gen. William V. McBride announced the selection of nine officers from across the nation.

James H. Granberry Lubbock U.S. Air Force Air Training Command Air War College Maxwell Afb Ala Granberry Air Training Command U.S William V. McBride Walter H. Baxter Reese Afb

Horoscope Snippet Partially Reads Taurus to Pisces Guidance

A fragmented horoscope by Carroll Righter covers sign guidance from Taurus to Pisces. It mentions kindness to those in need, family appreciation, home improvements, and cautious travel, noting moments of productivity and the need for balanced behavior.

Taurus Gemini

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