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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1972

Page

8

Israeli Forces Withdraw from Lebanon after four day battle

Israeli forces left the Lebanon area by nightfall after a four day clash that the army said killed about 30 guerrillas and wounded nearly 100 while reporting 11 soldiers injured and later released. Guerrilla losses were cited as 20 dead and 36 wounded with Lebanese sources noting civilian casualties. The Lebanese army moved in to occupy the previously guerrilla held region.

Syria Israel Lebanon Yasir Beirut Middle East Arkoub Hibbariyah Rashayya Rashayy Borer Bekaa U.N Britain France Egium Italy

Catholic Backlash Violence Hits Belfast and Nearby Areas

Reports from Belfast Springfield Road bar where gunfire wounded Lawrence Murtagh son of the owner. A Ardoyne Crumlin Road blast injured a pub attendant. In Dungannon a British soldier was shot in the leg during a patrol. Donaghadee pub of boxing champ Fred Gilroy was demolished by a bomb. No casualties reported. IRA claimed responsibility for the explosion at a British army base mess in Aldershot. Francis F Kissane and Michael F Duignan remanded on charges linked to the base blast.

Star Belfast Springfield Road Lawrence Murtagh Ardoyne Crumlin Dungannon Army Irish Sea Donaghadee Freddie Gilroy IRA Irish Republic Aldershot England Francis F. Kissane Michael F. Duignan Kissane Duignan Eid

Special envoy Jar ring to return to New York talks

Sources report special envoy Gunnar V. Jarring who has held talks with officials in Cairo and Jerusalem will return to New York to continue his mediation on the Middle East conflict.

Suupuun Oyue Gunnar V. Jarring Cairo Jerusalem New York

Nixon aims for large 1973 trade surplus to back dollar

Commerce Department reports January imports at a record 4.53 billion and exports near 4.22 billion, with 1971 posting the first annual deficit of the century at 2 billion. Officials expect stronger 1972 growth, with six of eight leading indicators up, while unemployment claims fall and weeks and permits dip.

Commerce Department Nixon Commerce Harold C. Passer McKee

Indictment Details Forged Check In Scottish Rite Funds Case

The third indictment accuses Prasitka of forging Shaw's signature on a $10,000 check dated July 2, 1969. The three checks are part of nine involved in an investigation of alleged misappropriation of Scottish Rite funds. Prasitka, former secretary of the Scottish Rite and former hospital official, was dismissed June 14. The article also notes national and international science leadership figures and a seminar on herbivores' impact on arid ranges, referencing Packard's work with grassland systems and seed dynamics.

Prasitka Shaw Robert L. Packard Propital Texas Techsion Alt. University U.S Ivestigatin Science Foundation Wl Lockwood Rangelands Science Adelaide Hospital Board’ of Trustees Australia Packard International Biological Program

Texas lieutenant governor hopeful touts reform bid

Odessa politician Bill Jones outlines a reform platform as he campaigns for lieutenant governor in Texas. He cites ethics, water plan, and education as key issues and criticizes past state leadership while pledging to push a broad reform program and vocational training expansion.

Perry Flippin Avalanche-Journal State Bill Jones Odessa Texas Lee O'Daniel Texs Lubbock Jones Connally Christie Abilene Wayne Hall Austin Connally Joe Christie Ralphjbills State Capital Hobby Senate Texas Water Plan Houston Illiam P Mexico City Luis Echeverria University of Yucatan Texas Advisory Council On

Redistricting shifts Texas House precincts and box changes

Precinct realignment moves parts of old boxes into new districts including沿 Galveston area into the 76th House district and adjusts other boxes eastward. Election officials will verify voter addresses while many boxes shrink below 2000 voters. County contracts awarded for laundry and electric supplies. Blue Bonnet Laundry bid and Southwestern Electric Co bid details included.

Mes Harwell Shallowater Wolfforth Quaker Avenue Slide Road Brazel Shaw Blue Bonnet Laundry Southwestern Electric Co Blue Bonnet Southwestern

Women learn auto repair basics in new training course

WOW teaching ins and outs of auto repair aims to empower women to avoid being misled by mechanics. Chrysler and Fenner Tubbs Co sponsor a four session, two hour each course at no cost with instruction from Jerry Smith and Ken Vans. Upon completion graduates receive a plaque and optional one hour college credit. Enrollment for the spring course is open through the Fenner Tubbs service department.

Jerry Smith Fenner Tubbs Co Chrysler Smith Fenner ‘Tubbs Kenvans Serv

Symposium Set On Marriage at Catholic University

A marriage symposium is planned for 8 p.m. each Tuesday for four weeks at the Catholic University Parish 2304 Broadway. Rev. Tito Sam will host this week's session with lectures by Rev. Hubert Hartmann Mr and Mrs Tim Wald and Rev Mr Sammut. The final session will include a discussion period. TEL AVIV Israel's new stamps feature landscapes.

Catholic University Broadway Tito Sam Hubert Hartmann Tim Wald Sammut

Senate confirms new ambassador to Japan

The Senate unanimously confirmed Robert Ingersoll of Chicago as the new U.S. ambassador to Japan. He succeeds Armin H. Meyer, who returns to the State Department for reassignment.

Washington Senate Robert 8. Ingersoll Chicago U.S Japan Armin HW. Meyer State Department

Zip Code Savings Cut German Post Costs

The German Post Office could save about 23.5 million marks eight million seven hundred thousand dollars annually by using zip codes. The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications reported this figure to parliament.

Bonn Waat Jerman Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications

Pizza Hut Rumor Tests Lubbock Presence

A reader describes rumors of four Pizza Huts in Lubbock and urges trying the chain to verify claims. The note mocks busy schedules and hints at missing menu items like fresh crust, thick cheese, extra sauce, sandwiches, salads, beverages, and a cozy atmosphere.

Pizza Hut

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