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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1972

Page

3

GEAR SET UP Club Expands Storm Detection Network

The Gear Set Up Club plans hail detector pads and microbarographs donated from the National Severe Storm Lab in Norman Oklahoma. Members aim to map wind and rainfall networks and train volunteers to warn the public about threatening weather. Johnson urges widespread pad placement to cover narrow storm paths.

Johnson Norman Okla NSSL Lubbock Storm Defense Club University of Oklahoma

City Man Goes Free On Bond

Guadalupe Coronado, 26, of 2703 E 3rd St, posted a $1000 bond and was released from county jail on a felony charge. He is accused of stealing clothing and a pistol from Jimmy Yanez, 22, who was attending a Fronterise Club dance on South U.S. 87. Yanez said he placed the items in Coronado's car to leave, then Coronado allegedly sped away with the belongings. Bond set Friday by Justice of the Peace Wayne LeCroy.

Lubbock Guadalupe Rodriguez Coronado 3Rd St Jimmy Yanez Big Spring Yanez South U.S El 87 Bond Coronado Justice of the Peace Wayne LeCroy

Church Names Jackie D. Miller New Minister

The First Christian Church in Hobbs has named Jackie D. Miller as its new minister succeeding Don Hinkle who left for Tempe Arizona. Miller has pastored churches in Ohio Virginia and Kentucky and led revival efforts and youth programs in several states.

Hobbs Christian Church Jackie D. Miller Don Hinkle Tempe Ariz Miller Ohio Virginia Kentucky New Testament Christian Church of el Paso

Potentate Dance Slated Today At Koko Palace

Potentate Charles Ware and his Divan will host the Potentate Ball at 8 p.m. today at the Koko Palace in Biena. Jeeries and their wives are expected to attend as the event opens with the dancing and guest of honor Ware.

Jearies Koko Palace Biepa Khive Shrine Charles Ware Ware Athony

Water Projects Defended At Texas Hearing

A West Texas Chamber of Commerce official told the Texas House Natural Resources Committee that those filing class action suits against water projects should be liable for costs. Arthur Duggan of Littlefield, WTCC water chair, urged curb on delay tactics as 300 expected attendees packed the National Guard Armory for Water Inc events led by Rep. John Allen. George Mahon was set to speak on federal funding for Southwest water resources. Gaston Wells of Dumas emphasized local involvement for effective groundwater management and cited 60 percent of Texas land under local commerce and agriculture leadership.

Plainview West Texas Chamber of Commerce Texas House Natural Resources Committee Arthur Duggan Littlefield WTCC John Allen Longview House Texas Gaston Wells of Dumas Water, Inc

Welfare costs drive push for more federal watchdogs

Washington AP reports that welfare spending is rising quickly and officials seek 2.9 million to hire 427 auditors and other staff to oversee state and county programs. Twiname cites mischarges and overpayments, including 14.6 percent of Aid to Families with Dependent Children cases, averaging 44.92 dollars monthly.

Washington John D. Twiname Social and Rehabilitation Service Department of Health, Education and Welfare Twiname Senate Appropriations Committee

Wreck injures Lubbock woman in rear end crash

Dorothy Harvel 18 of Rt. 7 Lubbock was hospitalized in good condition after her car overturned in a rear end collision with a pickup on U.S. 62 about 1 1/2 miles east of the city. Luiz Ruiz Jr. 21 of Rt. 1 Toiston was uninjured. DPS said Harvel attempted a left turn as both vehicles traveled eastbound.

U.S. 62 Dorothy Harvel Rt. 7 Lubbock Milton Adams Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital Luiz Ruiz Jr Rt 1 Toiston Department of Public Safety Harvel

Approval Expected Dock Vote Sets Today

San Francisco AP reports rank and file Pacific Coast dock workers vote on return to work with a new contract. If ratified, loading could resume Sunday. Union leaders predicted approval while AFL CIO president Meany warned of a resumed strike if Pay Board cuts the proposed wage increase. Ronald Ziegler said Nixon would not sign settlement bill unless the pact is ratified.

San Francisco Pacific Coast Sidney Roger International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union Seaucus Thiseek Harry Bridges Pacific Maritime Association Rilesonce Afl-Cio George Meany Miami Beach Fla Honolulu Ronald Ziegler Nixon Long

Charges Filed Against Two In Odessa Robbery Case

Jerry Don Tubbs 25 Odessa and William Riley Sims 34 San Angelo were charged after a late Thursday arrest on Andrews Highway. Deputies found two pistols and masks in their car. Bond set at 5000 each for armed robbery attempts and 2500 each for carrying prohibited weapons. Tubbs also faces counts of robbery by firearms for a January 20 Mister M Store theft near Midland.

Odessa Twol Imen Ector County Jerry Don Tubbs William Riley Simsmons San Angelo Andrews Highway Western Food Store Ector County Sheriffs Deputies Justice of the Peace J. A. Purlfoy Midland Tubbs Mister M

Argentine President Eyes Europe Moscow Trip Plan

Argentine officials relay that President Alejandro Lanusse is weighing a European journey this year with a possible stop in Moscow, signaling high level diplomacy across continents. The report sketches early plans amid shifting Cold War era ties and regional diplomacy.

Buenos Aires Alejandro Lasnusse Moscow

Stanton voters to decide on $1.2 million high school bond

Stanton residents head to the polls March 9 to decide the fate of a proposed $1.2 million high school bond. The measure failed 380 to 300 in November. Absentee voting began Friday at the Martin County clerk’s office.

Stanton Frida Martin County Clerks Ofce

Woodchuck Heartbeats Slow During Hibernation

A woodchuck’s heart beats about five times a minute in hibernation, far slower than its active rate, illustrating how metabolism slims during winter torpor.

Spying Accusations Involving U.S. Diplomat In Egypt

Al Ahram editor Hasganein Helkal alleged a U.S. CIA linked diplomat woman spied in September in Cairo. Officials would not name the woman. the claim ties to Soviet planes in Egypt and threats to cancel talks between Egypt's Mahmoud Riad and U.S. Secretary Rogers. The piece also notes US impact on Middle East diplomacy and mentions the South Vietnamese piastre value.

Cairo UPI East Ent Egyp Anwar Sadat Priday Hasganein Helkal al Ahram Egypt Iaison U.S. Central Intelligence Agency CIA Washington Geonte Oes

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