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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1971

Page

8

Registration Start Nears for Vehicle Permits and Renewals

The county plans a Feb 1 mail out for new tags and urges vehicle owners to study the renewal instructions. Windowed services speed up April 1 deadline for title changes and renewals, using a Texas Highway Department computer system that splits the application, receipt, and data to Austin. Sydney results show government supported candidates winning 37 percent of the vote.

Ralph Thompson Hardin Texas Highway Department Austin

Kennedy Pushes cradle to grave health plan and cancer moon shot

Sen Edward Kennedy introduces a comprehensive national health insurance bill covering all for cradle to grave care and proposes a $200 million early cancer moon shot program. He argues Americans spend $70 billion on health annually yet fear illness while Nixon outlines narrower postpay and catastrophic coverage.

Washington UPI Edward M. Kennedy Nixon Kennedy White House Congress D-Mass National Aeronautical and Space Administration NASA John F. Kennedy Claiborne Pell D-R.l Pell

Two charged in robbery at Seven-Eleven store

An attendant at Seven- Eleven on 19th Street was robbed of 38 dollars at 1 30 a m Monday. Billie Jay Doherty and Billy Croft were arrested minutes later in the 250 block of 19th Street and charged with robbery by firearm. They sit in County Jail on 7500 bond each.

19Th St 19Th Street Billie Jay Doherty Amherst St Billy Croft Ave. R FE. J. Warrington David Faulks Auburn St 19Th University Avenue Faulks Harrington Craft Doherty

Convention Center Space Recommendations for Lubbock

Project coordinators outline flexible expansion oriented spaces for large conventions in Lubbock. They call for 128000 to 163000 square feet total, including 50000–60000 sq ft exhibit hall, 15000–20000 storage, assembly and banquet areas, multiple meeting rooms, and a catering kitchen. Estimated cost starts at about 2.83 million dollars.

Civic Center Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Texas Medical Association Texas Hospital Association Lumberman's Association of Texas Texas State Teachers Association San Antonio Texas Southwest Lubbock

Regulations Clinic Set On Driving The U S DOT In Texas

A U S Department of Transportation and Texas Motor Transportation Association clinic in Lubbock will explain new motor carrier driver requirements effective Jan 1. Leon Feazell notes drivers must pass a standardized written exam and driving test, with disqualification for felony conviction or drugs alcohol while operating a carrier.

U. S. Department of Transportation Texas Motor Transportation Association Lubbock Leon Feazell DOT First National Pioneer Feazell L. D. Frizen Fort Worth Texas

Architect Fete Set For Today

Winners of architectural competition among the Lubbock chapter of the American Institute of Architects will be announced at the annual awards dinner slated for 7:30 p.m. today in the Hillcrest Country Club. A cocktail hour begins at 6:30 p.m. with about 100 Lubbock architects and guests expected.

Lubbock American Institute of Architects Hillcrest Country Club

City Man Pleads Guilty to School Burglary

Terry Gene Adams, 25, pleaded guilty Monday in 140th District Court to burglary of coin operated machines at Dunbar High School in December 1969. Judge William Shaver placed Adams on probation for three years after Adams failed to appear when his case was called.

Terry Gene Adams William Shaver 140Th District Court Adams Dunbar High School

Pleas Entered in Misdemeanor Dockets Across Two County Courts

Twenty three defendants entered pleas Monday in misdemeanor cases before Judge Edwin D Boedeker in County Court-at-Law No. 7 and Judge Denzil Bevers in County Court-at-Law No. 2. Sentences include jail terms, probation, fines, and court costs for DWI, prohibited weapon, check, and liquor violations, with additional pleas of innocence and counts of aggravated assault and LSD possession.

Edwin Dboedeker Benjamin T. Hernandez Lm St J.D. Fitts William John Kibbler Ave. W Denzil Bevers Billy Dwayne Holley 39Th St Mike Kennedy Burrell Lubbock Walter Wilkinson 3Rd St Kenneth May Tarpley 14Th St Jose Vasquez 15Th St Rodney Barton Kenneth Carley Hodges Community Center Garton Douglas Hallett Dana Hal

Old Ledger to Smithsonian Highlights Colwell Family History

A historic daybook once owned by the Colwell family passes from Samuel Colwell generations to the Smithsonian for preservation. Noted entries include carriage routes from Baltimore and Philadelphia and lineage details. The ledger, 16 by 4 inches, shows fine penmanship and continues a long family tradition. Also retained are items tied to George Washington and an 1828 spelling book with early English pronunciation rules.

Nellie Sam So-And-So Baltimore Philadelphia Colwell Samuel i Colwell Lubbock Ohio George Washington Fort Duquesne Washington Roy Colwell Lexington United States Great Britain Hezekiah Burhans

Area Teletype Expansion Approved for Panhandle Region

Gov Preston Smith approves action grant of 25607 to improve teletype network for law enforcement in the area. Funds through Panhandle Regional Planning Commission with 18809 local match will upgrade terminals in sheriff offices Castro Potter Randall Deaf Smith Collingsworth Swisher Moore Hansford and in Amarillo Dalhart Friona Borer Pampa Shamrock Tulia and Hereford. Castor County Sheriff will get a punch tape activated unit.

Dimmitt Preston Smith Panhandle Amarillo Dalhart Friona Borrer Pampa Shamrock Tuli Hereford Castor County Jack Cartwright

Review of Dispute Planned by Poverty Agency Meeting Agenda

A war on poverty review requests examples of program impact from community action agencies. Frank Carlucci seeks accounts of how poverty programs aided lives. a resignation by Tony Gonzales from New Deal board is to be considered. The ONAS agenda includes county outreach, participation in Emergency Food and Medical programs, and youth initiatives with demographic details.

Frank Carlucci OFO Carlucci Tony Gonzales New Deal Gonzales Texas Tech University Todass ONAS Cuecheors Devel Lighbees Newrees

Texas License Granted for Wee Ee

A state licensing board in Texas grants credentials to Wee Ee, enabling operation within the state. The approval confirms compliance with regulatory standards and permits future activities under the license.

Wee Ee State of Texas

County weighs shift to food stamp program

Lubbock County Community Action Agency plans to ask commissioners to replace the current commodity food distribution with food stamps. Shaw indicates state welfare officials also seek consideration of the change.

Lubbock County Community Action Agency Shaw

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