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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1971
Page
6
Lubbock observes Christmas with quiet services as many stores close. The city marks Christmas Day with dawn worship at area churches and families gathering. Some residents resume routines late, but the scene remains peaceful amid holiday observances.
The Salvation Army at 17th and Avenue K hosts holiday dinners for the needy including inmates at area jails. Churches and local groups provide meals, gifts, and food checks supporting hundreds of families, as farms report a rare white Christmas and mild winter weather boosts outdoor activities.
Three persons including a child and an expectant mother were wounded by gunfire in the 2500 block of Weber Drive shortly before 7 pm Friday. Mildred Willard 1 Chester Anthony 23 and Gloria Sheppard were identified as victims. The Willard girl and Anthony suffered shotgun wounds while the child was listed in poor condition late Friday at West Texas Hospital.
Christmas Eve scenes from Tokyo to Southeast Asia and the United States show festive gatherings shadowed by conflict. A blast shattered a police station in a crowded district injuring at least a dozen, while in Vietnam allied and Communist forces reported cease fires. U S servicemen in country enjoy turkey dinners as Bob Hope and Martha Raye head holiday shows on base. In Northern Ireland a peace message reaches 100 schoolchildren amid terror, and in London an insurance trip houses 50 Protestant and 50 Catholic youths away from strife. Across America shoppers prepare for holidays as NFL playoff games begin. A Texan town reports stolen gift wraps were later found to be filled with sand. Kidney machine donations arise from Salt Lake City students, a Hamilton theft prompts police to buy a family Christmas tree, and Deaf couple in Littleton receive a finger-spelled gift from 13 young girls.
In a December 10 recording for military posts worldwide, President Nixon spoke of consecration to human brotherhood and the dream of peace. He warned that peace is both a practical need and a spiritual imperative, noting the cost of peace and freedom requires eternal vigilance.
An armed hijacker forced entry on a Minneapolis to Miami flight signaling bombs and aiming to parachute with a hostage. Police and FAA traced him to the terminal where a youth in handcuffs was arrested amid tense, darkened airfield scenes.
Bob Hope said he had heard nothing from Hanoi on his plan to visit North Vietnam to negotiate prisoner releases. President Nixon expressed appreciation for Hope's efforts as Hope, on an eighth Vietnam tour, waited for Hanoi to respond to his visa request made during a trip to Vientiane. Hope entertained about 8,500 U S troops at Camp Eagle before returning. Nixon said the government would continue its efforts to secure releases and humane conditions.
State educators warn a court ruling on school financing could force uniform funding across districts. Dallas Superintendent Nolan Estes backs fairness in distributing education funds while Arlington and Azle leaders fear centralized funding may erode local control.
A 22 story Taeyongak Hotel blaze in downtown Seoul killed more than 30 people and wounded many others. Fire started near 10 15 a m and spread rapidly through the 250 room hotel as victims jumped from windows to escape the flames. Police reported a large death toll and numerous injuries.
Norwalk police hold Margarine heir Michael James Brody Jr after a 5 am blaze destroyed his sister Robin Chinetti’s nine room brick rental home. Brody had been free on $100000 bond after Thursday arrest for threatening President Nixon and faces arson and disorderly conduct charges.
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