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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1972

Page

4

On Monday Next at Lubbock Theatre Centre Opens Repertory Run

Philip King’s On Monday Next opens at Lubbock Theatre Centre in a four performance run. The backstage cast features Samela Sparks as aging actress and Juanice Myers as the leading lady with Samara Sparks and Bill Lyall directing a multitiered company.

Philip King Lubbock Theatre Centre Ave. Phese Roland W. Myera Samela Sparks Bill Lyall Load Ham Juanice Myers Bob Carsile Ans Hasbard Gaetana Campball Marion Mills Tohy Protasce Charles Hunter Eddie Mittelsdorf James Duff Joe Duke Mike Scrugge Mike Fawcett

Angela Davis murder kidnapping trial set for February

In San Jose California Superior Court Judge Richard E Arnason set Angela Davis murder kidnapping trial to begin February 28 after lengthy pretrial proceedings. Defense motions were denied including moving the trial out of Santa Clara County and requiring jury pools from registered voters. Prosecutors say the trial could last up to six months. Davis expressed relief at the start date and her desire for freedom.

San Jose Calif Upry California Superior Court Richard E. Arnason Angela Davis Murdekidnap Miss Davis Arnason San Francisco Oakland Sos Angeles Santa Clara County Miss Davis’ Bental Pat CIA PRI

Restful X Rays For Tots At St Vincent's Hospital

New York UpI reports a radiologist and technician at St Vincent's Hospital modified incubator components for $10 to allow X ray films to pass under an incubator without moving the infant. The change enables bedside imaging for fragile newborns needing diagnosis while reducing disturbance.

New York UPI St. Vincent's Hospital Harriet Wisniewski James D. White

Judge postpones pretrial hearing in Sartain sniper case

Corpus Christi District Judge indefinitely postpones a Thursday pretrial hearing for Michael Bernard Pidgulph 16 charged with the August sniper murder of Patrolman John W Sartain 23 a former Lubbock resident at Texas Tech University. Kennedy delayed the hearing citing defense counsel Douglas Tinker dissatisfaction in a civil trial with no new date set.

Corpus Christi Ange Nosh Kennedy Michard Bernard Pidgulph John W. Sartain Sartain Ladbbock Texas Tech University Kennedy Hidgalpl Douglas Tinker Jinxige Kennedy

LBJ Scolded for Smoking at Cotton Bowl Game

A Baltimore AP report recounts Mickey Landay sending a stern letter after seeing former President Lyndon Johnson light a cigarette during national TV coverage of a Cotton Bowl football game. Weeks later Landay received a card from Johnson’s office thanking him for his interest.

Baltimore Mickey Landay Lyndon Johnson Panese Landau United States Lyndon Johnsen

Polly Puts Up Good Scrap But Thugs Win

Polly the parrot Polly kept up a loud chatter as burglars stole over $1,000 in cash and belongings from the Patrick O'Meara residence in Hammond Indiana Police found a trail of feathers at the door Polly was friendly talkative and could sing an Irish tune O'Meara described the bird as a Shvearoid parrot and hopes Polly is unharmed.

Hammond Ind Polly Patrick O'Meara O'Meara

Women's Law Center Formed to Fight Sex Bias

In Baltimore AP report forty women lawyers and law students formed a Women's Law Center to help women address sex discrimination in legal dealings. Devy Hendit of Antioch College says awareness is the main issue and calls for more outreach as few calls have come in.

Women’s Law Center To Baltimore Devy Hendit Antioch College

Stranger in Vernon Harbolt home alarmed family

In Crawfordsville Indiana a stranger was found sleeping in a bed when the Vernon Harbolt family returned home. Harbolt saw a mattress on the floor and a man in the bed who tried to leave with the mattress but fled as he was stopped.

Crawfordville Ind Vernon Harbolt Harbolt Iman O 'Harbolt

Salinger Joins McGovern Staff Critics Say U.S. neglects hungry

Sen George McGovern announced Pierre Salinger joining his staff as the candidate denounced the administration for neglecting world hunger while spending billions on arms. He spoke in Hanover New Hampshire as Humphrey campaigned in Minnesota and Wisconsin. McGovern called for greater peace efforts and criticized current foreign aid levels, citing Food for Peace and Vietnam aid needs.

George McGovern Kennedy South Dakota Democrat Hanover Washington Pierre Salinger White House John F. Kennedy Lyndon Johnson Frank Mankiewicz Robert F. Kennedy New York Democrat Los Angeles Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Wisconsin Henry M. Jackson Afl-Cio Geneiit Miami Beach Florida John M. Ashbrook Ohio Nixon New Hampshire iMcGovern Limpa Nmhis Food For Peace George McGovern Vietnam Muuainy

Lamesa Officials Hold Hearing Over Suspension for Steven Barrow

School officials met Thursday to consider suspensions for 17 year old Steven Barrow and decided not to reinstate him. They await word on a federal order blocking expulsion for alleged marijuana possession. A judge suspended the order to reinstate Barrow at Lamesa High School after new charges. A hearing on Barrow and other expelled students is set for March 1 in Laboek.

Lamesa Nets Steven Barrow U.S. Dist Hubert C. Woodward Lamesa High School Barrow Kenneth Barrow LHS Barrows Laboek

Big Spring High Campus Ban Triggers Student Brawl

Big Spring High School’s closed campus rule led to a campus brawl on Wednesday after three Big Spring men Ricky Winters John D Smith and Ira Lee Williams were ordered off the campus by PE instructor Jim Stapleton. They were jailed and remained in custody Thursday night no injuries reported.

Big Spring Big Spring High School Ricky Winters John D. Smith Ira Lee Williams Jim Stapleton

Coliseum Board Grants Car Race Approval

The South Plaing Sports Car Club won permission to use the Municipal Coliseum lot for an anticross on April 23 after agreeing to liability insurance and city release and Texas Tech consent. Proceeds will go to the Lubbock State School.

South Plaing Municipal Coliseum Texas Tech Frank Castleman Sports Car Club Jlicket Tthe American Federation of Policemen Ringling Brothers Circus Lubbock Frank Keller American National Circus Keller

Paddling Victim Awarded 18000 at Crestview

In Crestview Florida a 15 year old boy Thomas Tizekker was awarded 18000 in damages after a paddling by Richbourg Junior High School principal Clinton Taylor. A four man two woman jury recommended 500 compensatory and 11900 punitive damages citing extensive bruising and blood blisters from the oak paddle. The principal admitted using the board but denied undue force.

Crestview Fla UPI Thomas Tizekker Richbourg Clinton Taylor Taylor Tizekker Ted ‘Tizekker Don Dewrell

Britain 1985 population to rise 18 percent since 1850

An AP report from London states Britain's population in 1985 is expected to be 18 percent higher than in 1850, while the United States is projected to increase by 66 percent.

London Britain United States

Warm sunny day across Texas and Louisiana amid unsettled weather

A mild dry front moved through the region as NWS issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of central and southern Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. Winds with storms were expected, with temperatures climbing into the mid eighties and widespread travel warnings issued for Minnesota and nearby areas.

Texas Trent Layes Walnut Ridge Arkine Loutisiana NWS Lebhnokites Massena

H. L. Hunt Celebrates 83rd Birthday With Quiet Office Day

Oil magnate H L Hunt marks his 83rd birthday with a low key office observance. He shares that he is learning yoga to ease back trouble and notes his political stance, avoiding Nixon and the nonentities in the Democratic race. The note mentions weather and wind forecasts across several states.

Hunt Aloe Nixon

Search Continues For Mrs. Stover

Crane and Upton counties sheriff deputies join San Angelo authorities in a missing person inquiry for Mrs. Johnnie Louise Stover reported missing February 3. Investigators seek her in connection with the shooting death of Neal Ifrashear, 38, of McCamey, whose body was found at a roadside park north of Crane after severe head injuries.

Crane Upton San Angelo Johnnie Louise Stover Russey Neal Ifrashear McCamey Breashear Aix Miles

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