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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1971

Page

10

Willeford Elected Texas GOP Chairman Aims 1972 Comeback

Dr George Willeford elected state Republican Party chairman in Austin to rebuild the party ahead of 1972 campaigns. He succeeds William Steger and plans a reorganized headquarters, broader funding, and more rural and youth participation. Senator Tower backs him, focusing on Nixon and Tower races while not excluding others.

Austin Texas Republican Party George Willeford Willeford William Steger Tyler East Texas John J. Moran Houston John Tower R-Tex State Party Willeforg Sen Tower Nixon Louis Bohls San Antonio Texas Federation of Republican Women Gary Bruner Nacogdoches

Illness Delays Tate Murder Trial

The Sharon Tate murder case faced postponements as defense lawyer Maxwell Keith delayed his final arguments for Leslie Van Houten due to family illness. Judge Charles Older recessed the trial to Tuesday as Keith planned a half day to close van Houten's case while Paul Fitzgerald, for Patricia Krenwinkel, was allowed a brief interlude before Keith resumes.

Los Angeles UPI Sharon Tate Maxwell Keith Superior Court Charles H. Older Leslie van Houten Keith Q Oider Miss van Houten Elder Paul Fitzgerald Patricia Krenwinkel Fitzgerald Miss Krenwinkel Older

Health officials threaten to close dozens of Philippine hospitals

Manila authorities say 515 small hospitals, about 70 percent of the nation's 737 hospitals, must meet minimum standards or face shutdowns. Many have bed capacities under 50 and some below 2 beds, which officials deem unacceptable.

Manila UPI Philippines

San Antonio Food Stamp Program May Reopen

Welfare Commissioner Burton Hackney said he would continue the food stamp program in San Antonio if local officials add 300000 in funding. County Judge Blair Reeves reported Hackney agreed to proceed with 200000 from the city and 100000 from the county, aiming to operate within a prepared budget. The local effort seeks an additional 100000 from private sources. the program serves over 64000 people monthly.

San Antonio Burton Hackney Hackney Blair Reeves Reeves State Welfare Department

Syria An Agricultural Nation With Vast Cultivation Area

Syria is described as primarily an agricultural nation with about 34 percent of its land under cultivation.

Syria

Marriage Licenses and Court Notices From Local District Records

Marriage licenses listed for Paul Kitchens and Nancy DeGan. Stephen Timms and Benicia Miller. Danny Fletcher and Catherine Wilson. Beedee Warden and unnamed partner. James Burress and Silidha Dees. District Court actions include divorces granted, removals for minority, and various insurance, bankruptcy, and civil suits. Also noted are bankruptcies for Johnnie Langwell and Lindsey Howell and two federal debt suits backed by the VA.

Paul Dwayne Nancy Jo DeGan Laton Charles Stephen Timms Benicia Pearl Miller Lubbock Danny Joe Fletcher Wolfforth Catherine Gall Wilson Peart Beedee Warden James Dele Burress Silidha Lane Dees Abernathy

Oklahoma's David Hall sworn in as 20th governor

Oklahoma attorney David Hall took the oath as the 20th governor in Oklahoma City pledging six priorities led by excellence in education. He promised substantial new revenue for education and government, urged proper financing, and tied education to unemployment and growth as he assumed office after defeating incumbent Dewey Bartlette.

Oklahoma City Tulsa David Hall Oklahoma Hall South Capitol

Sugar output hits record 2.11 million tons in 1969 70

In Bacolod City, the Sugar Quota Administration reports 1969 70 sugar production at 2,110,000 short tons, topping 1,855,084 from 963 64, with forecasts for 2,300,000 short tons in the next crop year.

Bacolod City Philippines UPI

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