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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1972

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Fifth Graders Try Tax Form To Test Walters Claim

In Morristown New Jersey fifth graders at the Peck School attempted this year's illustrated tax booklet to assess claims by Internal Revenue Commissioner Johnnie M Walters that forms are simple. Teacher Ben Alexander called it a learning experience while students faced arithmetic hurdles rather than concept understanding as they tried to complete a federal return.

Jules Low Morristown N.J Walters Ben Alexander Peck School Johnnie M. Walters Internal Revenue

Nixon Presses for Dock Settlement Amid Strike Criticism

The White House accused longshoreman leader Harry Bridges of intransigence and urged Congress to enact legislation to end the seven month West Coast dock strike before next week's recess for Lincoln's Birthday. Reagan officials said a last minute settlement is unlikely. Bridges warned of possible slowdowns if the government forces workers back. Page 14.

Seimener Sete Kerulees White House Harry Bridges Congress Lincoln Ronald L. Ziegler Vic Neauquarers Amy Uendent Nixon House Labor Subcommittee Mekong Delta Saigon Legis U.S Ziegler Mel Bridges International —Longshoresmen

Central Vietnam battles flare as Da Nang area sees clashes

Reports cite heavy fighting in the central region with 99 enemy troops killed Friday and Saturday. In the Da Nang zone 24 militia and air support struck 29 miles south of the city. four U S troops were wounded. Kontum remains a potential Tet target with normal security reported.

Saigon South Vietnam da Nang Vienam Duy Xuyen da, Nang U.S Highlands Kontum Associated Press Holger Jensen 196Th Infantry Brigade

VANDALS DAMAGE SHALLOWATER HOME OVER FOUR THOUSAND

A report notes vandals struck a home near Shallowater causing more than four thousand dollars in damage. The item appears on the Lubbock area page of today’s edition with brief notice of the incident.

Bee Shallowater See A. Lamesa Page &, Bee

Sharp Fighting Reported in U Minh Forest Theater

Vietnamese infantry claim nine enemy killed and one weapon captured while 11 own wounded after heavy clashes in the U Minh Forest swamp. U.S. air raids targeted the Ho Chi Minh Trail with hundreds of sorties reported.

Fe Mekons U Minh U.S Ho Chi Minh Feo

Prayer Note from Wolfforth Reader on God’s Presence

A short devotional prayer asks for awareness of God’s constant presence. The writer seeks guidance and enduring peace from divine influence, stressing that loneliness comes from turning away rather than from absence.

Wolfforth

Canine Rip Rides Motorcycle in Lubbock County

Capt Euripides Hoxworth Rip a year old American Staffordshire Terrier rides a motorcycle with owner Reaves at 2322 14th St. The dog reportedly handles the bike better than many humans, drawing laughter and astonishment from onlookers as the rider starts and rides.

Charles Reaves 14Th St Melinda Company One Euripides Hoxworth Rip Milton Adams Bill Morgan Avalanche-Journal Lube Bock Euripides Hoxworth Rip Reaves

Primaries Near as Filing Deadline Approaches in Lubbock

As the May 6 primaries approach the filing deadline looms for Democ rat and Republican ballots. Two more candidates entered the Lubbock race while a Grapevine crash claimed a Lubbock woman Virginia Mac Jordan and sent others to hospital. A second incumbent state representative and county commissioners drew opponents.

Lubbock County Democi Grapevine Lubbock Texas Virginia Mac Jordan Lord St Dorothy Dallas Violet Wright Thompson Bob Joe Ssth St Lab J. D. Phillips Paul Enger

Lubbock Woman Files for County Post in Election

A Lubbock woman Beverly McDuff filed Saturday for a county post promising to ironiy inusintiately if elected because she does not fee the post if needed. The county commissioners and school board have refused to fill the vacant office by appointment as Phillips A Farmer runs opposite J C Les Derrick Phillips, a 20 year farmer in the Lubbock area with four children Gary 16 Rhonda 143 See DEADLINE Page 11

Lubbock Ironiyn Beverly McDuff County School Board Phillips Farmer Phillips Rt. 3 Lubbock County J. C Les Derrick Phillips Gary Rhonda

Education Social Problem Stories Win Big at Headliner Awards

The Lubbock Avalanche Journal earned two major honors in Austin as Kenneth May and Houston were recognized for education and sports photography. May won first in Education for a series on Education Meaning at Texas institutions.

Lubbock Avalanche Journal Austin Kenneth May Charles Green Austin American Sect Trex Swunieipat Con Coliseum May Texas Ad Rtawyers Jerri Osborn Ad Stallers

Cyclones cause deaths and heavy damage in Spain

In Pontevedra Spain authorities report cyclones tearing through the region Saturday demolishing hundreds of houses and injuring many. One woman died under a fallen chimney and two people were killed when a tree collapsed onto a car.

Pontevedra Spain

Activists Clash as British Troops Ring Newry in Irish Riot

British troops encircled Newry while civil rights activists planned a barred parade amid the worst British capital rioting in years. In Londonderry gun battles wounded soldiers and civilians as警 protests spread to London with 900 injured. The Anti Internment League led marches in Manchester and Glasgow as 122 arrests were recorded nationwide.

Associated Press Newry Northern Ireland Londonderry Irish Republic London Britain Downing Street Latout Antiinternment League Grosvenor Square Irish “Republican Army TRA IRA

Swiss Issue Warrant For Mrs Irving In Hughes Autobiography Case

Swiss authorities issued an international arrest warrant for Mrs Irving amid fraud and mail fraud probes linked to the Howard Hughes autobiography saga. District Attorney Peter Veleff disclosed Swiss-bank money movements totaling about 1.5 million francs recovered, including deposits tied to Hanna Tosenkranz and HLT Hughes. A New York grand jury prepared to question the Irvings on Monday as investigators trace remaining funds and offshore accounts.

Clifford Irving Howard Hughes Peter Veleff Zurich New York Irvings Irving Hughes Hels Hughes McGraw-Hill Book Co Veleff Switzerland Cartier HLT Hughes Credit’ Bank of Zurich Swiss Tank Corp Hanna Tosenkranz

Regents to decide on organ purchase for Tech facility

Tech Regents consider acquiring a six year old organ as a cost efficient instrument. Officials estimate the instrument price would exceed two hundred thousand dollars, with the purchase under discussion on the Bee Tech Page 1.

Tech Regents the Bee Tech

Weather and cultural note on pipe organ for Lubbock

Weather overview shows cloud cover and cooler tonight with highs near 60s and lows around 40s. Administrators near final negotiations to purchase a $375,000 pipe organ designed by Walter Holtkamp for the U.S. Air Force Academy inspired Renaissance organ builders legacy.

Perry Flippin Lubbock Puch Vtexas Tech U.S Force Academy Oberlin Ohio Walter Holtkamp Toll Nawanayats Auaunum St. Miamum Lamon Sun Sets Air Force Modern Rll Academy Wis First Baptist Church Wayland Baptist'College Plainview West Texas

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