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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1972
Page
12
Washington UPI reports the Civil Aeronautics Board drafts legislation to authorize government underwriting of next generation jetliners. The proposal aims to prevent future SST projects from collapsing and reflects CAE’s initiative.
Ray Sparks of Hobbs is named president of the NMJC Rodeo Association board of directors. Other officers include Robert Howard Lovington vice president and Mrs R C Jones Tatum secretary treasurer. Board members span NMJC districts with Dan Berry Eunice R L McLean Eunice Keith Silverman Hobbs and Jim Smith NMJC Rodeo Club president.
Friday the Watsons left for Lackland Air Force Base for six weeks of training then attend a Weather Observation Technical Training School in Rantoul Wisconsin. They will study Chanute Air Force Base weather operations during a 16 week course and plan future education and possible officer training. The couple, married August 25 1969, have ties to Robert E Lee and Groveton High Schools and Texas Tech. This marks the week’s second enlistment to history with a Lubbock Army Security Agency pairing.
About 1,500 signatures collected to oppose the new garbage charge in Lubbock. League of Women Voters president Mrs. Duane Jardin says petitions push for a revised levy basis or alternative funding to meet a 1.2 million annual goal. Proposals would tie fees to home value, lifting costs for higher priced houses while lowering for others. Signature booths operate in local stores.
Four persons pleaded guilty Friday to DWI charges while others faced fines and jail terms for thefts at the Frank Brown Pontiac lot and a lumber theft at a new construction site. Loss valued at 150 dollars for batteries plus 42 dollars for cables. Additional cases include a check law violation and speeding on appeal.
A Mexican delegation toured Texas facilities including the Sulphur Springs Screwworm Eradication Project and the MBP plant in Plainview to discuss improved trade. They learned the Plainview slaughterhouse expects 6 000 to 6 200 head processed this week and noted potential for exporting hides and meat to Mexico, with interest in tongue and tripe sales. The group planned further visits to Amarillo and San Angelo to Foster co operative relations under the Screwworm program.
Salvation Army Community Clothing Center on 17th Street marks its 18th year after a record year in 1971. Maj. Robert Hall reports 3,927 families helped, 157,454 garments issued, 10,256 pairs of shoes, 1,309 furniture items, and 15,245 miscellaneous goods. PTA volunteers accounted for 2,617 hours assisting 18,000+ people.
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