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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1972
Page
10
A Health Education and Welfare booklet summarizes REM sleep studies where researchers wire subjects and monitor eye movements to infer dreaming. The piece notes subjects sleep despite discomfort and comments on researchers observing a night of rapid eye movements.
A breezy survey traces dream study from ancient kings to modern science. It notes how dreams reveal brain and health issues, describes how waking affects recall, and cites Freud and Hemingway as cultural anchors in the evolving view of dreams.
A HUD report ties Lubbock’s population rise to tech and university expansion, with 5 600 persons added overall and 521 annually during 1961 66. It notes overbuilt single family and apartment markets, tornado displacement effects, and a forecasted county population of 183 500 by January. The analysis cites 610 repossessed homes, 310 occupied by tornado families, and emphasizes continued economic expansion from the civic center, medical school, and tech employment. It also details 1970 nonagricultural jobs by sector and income brackets for families.
Texas Tech University’s Animal Science chapter of Black and Bridie wins second place in the national competition for its annual report. Helen Howe from Fort Worth led the report, with Marsha Mills from Alpine earning fifth place in the National Merit Award tied to the event. Delbert McCloy of Morris presides as club president. faculty sponsors are Professors Baumgardner and Lennon.
Capt. Schall and Capt. Souder lead a drive selling nickel and unlacquered copper bracelets to support VIVA with $2,400 raised so far. Proceeds fund VIVA and the Red River Rats Scholarship Foundation aiding families of prisoners of war or MIAs while a public speaker’s bureau educates on POW issues.
Officials say an 18th century restoration caused color loss in Descent from the Cross. The disease is cured and the painting will return to display soon at a Rome location.
Three year trial of a new prayer book framework tests modernization of the Book of Common Prayer. Pro and anti revision voices argue over language clarity versus tradition amid three trial services aimed at guiding the 1973 General Convention decisions.
Eastern New Mexico University Portales choir of about 20 members will lead a worship service at 10 50 a m on Sunday at University Christian Church 1809 N Ash St The program blends gospel hymns Ralph Carmichael pieces and contemporary folk musical styles with youth talks by college students and Dean Overton The event includes a noon covered dish luncheon and is open to the public
National Teacher Examinations will be given April 8 at Mabee Auditorium in Mabee American Heritage Center for seniors and teachers seeking positions needing the NTE. About 116000 candidates nationwide last year. Tests cover sessional education general education and subject field specialization. Examinations prepared and administered by Educational Design Service of Princeton. Bulletins with registration forms available from Lubbock Christian College or ETS Box 911 Princeton NJ 08540.
In Ecuador a military-backed change toppled Velasco after he exiled populist Assad Bucaram. Bucaram, son of Lebanese immigrants, surged in polls while traditional parties faltered. The military formed a new cabinet and pledged press freedom as the 1972 election looms. Velasco vowed to hand over power to the election winner.
Lawmakers concluded a 30 day session with Vela leading a brief filibuster against the bill. A conference committee produced a compromise figure and both houses approved it by voice vote before adjourning. The session opened January 18 and limited to fiscal matters at Gov Bruce King request. Legislative pay ended on the terminal day.
Report from England notes confusion at Orton Longueville where girls learn needlework and some boys initially resist but now prefer domestic skills. The piece describes teachers and students as they navigate gender expectations in the school.
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