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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1971

Page

5

Federal Attorneys Warn Northwest Officials on Gambling

Washingtons two U S attorneys warned local officials that licensing or tolerating gambling may invite federal prosecution under the Organized Crime Control Act. They cited conspiracies to block enforcement, noting penalties of up to 20 000 dollars fine and five years in prison for public officials involved in illegal gambling schemes.

Seattle U.S Washington Slade Gorton Stan Pitkin Western Dean Smith Gorton Pitkin Petney Rosper Smith Feder

Birth of Rare Animal Potto Named Tigger at Yale

Yale University scientists observe the birth of a platinum blond potto named Tigger, possibly the first such animal born and surviving in captivity. The male potto, about 5.44 inches tall and weighing roughly 2% ounces, was born Nov. 9 in Myrldene Anderson’s home as Eeyore and Piglet, imported from Dahomey by Charles Miller, are cared for under close study to understand primate behavior and human evolution.

New Haven, Conn Yale University Tigger Eeyore Piglet United States Dahomey Charles D. Miller Smithtown Yale Yale Anthropology Myrdlene Anderson Miss Anderson G. Evelyn Hutchinson America

Multiple birth notices and hospital births from Texas area

Fragmented birth notices list several families and hospitals including Shallo ee Meth odist and West Texas Hospital. Entries mention newborn weights from 6 1 2 to 8 ounces and times like 1 38 a m and 10 27 p m with fathers in the Air Force Vietnam and insurance jobs.

Lint Jones Shalloee Air Force Vietnam

Police Probe City Break-Ins Across Local Businesses

Police investigated two break-ins in the city including a safe-burglary attempt at R. W. Robberson Steel Inc on 302 Ave O with over $100 damage and a looted soft drink machine. A separate break-in at 3410 50th St offices of Drs Breaud Nichols Reynolds yielded a fifth of whiskey. nothing else reported missing.

R. W. Robberson Steel, Inc Ave. O Dental 50Th St Airport Board Clifford Breaud Nelson Nichols James M. Reynolds

Miss America Visits Burkburnett for Chamber Banquet

Miss America Phyllis George of Denton toured Sheppard Air Force Base hospital and met patients during a 30 minute visit with her mother Mrs J Robert George and Burkburnett officials. A tea followed at the Cornelius home. Special awards went to Dr Philip Carpenter and Virginia Carpenter along with other local honors.

Burkburnett Phyllis George Denton Burkburnett Chamber of Commerce U. S. Air Force Regional Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls J. Robert George P. M

Jarring Arrives to Prepare New Middle East Talks

United Nations mediator Gunnar V. Jarring landed in New York from Copenhagen to set up the resumption of peace talks on the Middle East crisis. He declined to indicate a resume date, smiling and nodding to reporters at Kennedy Airport before entering a staff car.

New York United Nations Gunnar V. Jarring Copenhagen Middle East Jarring Kennedy Airport

Nixon Welfare Proposals Blasted by Senate Leader

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Russell Long decries Moynihan's welfare plan calling it a monstrosity and pledges reform legislation this year. He voices resolve to strip unqualified persons from welfare rolls and opposes passing the measure as is.

Washington Russell B. Long D-La Senate Finance Committee Congress Long Moynihan Senate Hugh Scott Pennsylvania Partment of Health, Education and Welfare House White House Daniel P. Moynihan

Ghana Aims to Boost Food Output Efforts

Accra reports Ghana aims to increase food production through expanded farming, improved seeds, and better extension services. Officials say the plan targets higher yields and national food self sufficiency amid rising demand.

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