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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1972

Page

2

Presidential study on marijuana finds mixed opinions

A UPI report notes the National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse surveyed 3,100 adults, finding 52 percent favor a non-legal approach and that 24 million Americans have tried marijuana. The panel chaired by Raymond P. Shafer aims to deliver a final report by March 22 with recommendations and legal status proposals.

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Bank Worker Admits Guilty Plea In Court

A Plains National Bank employee pleaded guilty to a false entry in bank records on June 2, 1974. Delores Jean Senter, 22, faced arraignment on grand jury charges after custodial sentencing was set by U.S. District Judge Halbert C. Woodward. The case involved a false deposit slip and a $650 amount connected to a laundry check.

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Skyline High School Battle Leaves 19 Injured

A wild fight among 50 to 60 pupils at Skyline High School caused 19 injuries and prompted a large police response. A fire erupted in the band equipment room as classes ended, with limited smoke and water damage. Several teachers and students were treated for fractures and contusions, and some remained in emergency rooms briefly. Police used multiple units to quell the disturbance, which began in the cafeteria and spread through halls.

Dallas New Skyline High School Parkland Hospital Alice Marie Abbott Baylor Medical Center Nancy Shutt Frank Ramsey Baylor Paul Hugitt James Palomo St. Paul's Hospital Ali Police Department

Canyon Women’s Division names new officers

Canyon special report announces Mrs Virginia Cotton as president of the Women’s Division of the Canyon Chamber of Commerce. Carol Crain named first vice president for 1972 with Edith Davis as second vice president. Shirley Donnell recording secretary Dana McDowell treasurer. Parliamentarian Charlyn Carr. directors Chloe Ann Black Betty Markham. Executive board to meet in February and the next general meeting in April.

Canyon Virginia Cotton Canyon Chamber of Commerce Carol Crain Edith Davis Shirley Donnell Dana McDowell Charlyn Carr Chloe Ann Black Betty Markham

Draft Lottery Set For February Two

Washington UPI reports the Selective Service will hold its annual lottery February 2 1974 to assign birth dates for potential induction. Few men turning 19 may be drafted as calls decline and the sequence determines who goes first. Defense Secretary Laird says there may be no draft calls in January and likely none in February or March. Draft calls for the year are expected to be far below 98 000 in 1971 and well under 163 570 the year prior.

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Passport Applications Coming to Local Post Office

The Lubbock Post Office will offer passport application services with fees unchanged. Local officials say processing remains about ten days, with photographs taken on site and applications sent to the federal service for approval. inquiries can be directed to 747-3711 extension 34.

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