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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1971
Page
6
A grand jury here indicts 28 defendants in a range of charges. Bolden’s bond is set at $20,000 after a Tuesday hearing. Miss Dean testifies as material witness in the April 28 armed robbery at the House of Alexander, where she was shot once.
A city commission hearing in Lubbock drew 12 attendees, six of them Black, with heated debate over how the group operates and its policing priorities for East Lubbock. Members urged patience as the panel pledged to hear grievances and continue meetings at future dates.
South Vietnamese and allied forces report heavy clashes across Cambodia, Laos, and South Vietnam with dozens of Communist casualties. A Laos village near the Plain of Jars shows mass civilian deaths blamed on North Vietnamese forces. USAID building fire injures eight in Saigon as political tensions rise between Ky and Thieu ahead of the October election.
Scattered reports of low water pressure in homes east of Avenue Q between 26th and 38th Streets surfaced late Tuesday though public works said city systems were normal. A control room official noted no complaints citywide that day while reservoirs stayed near capacity and a maintenance specialist would be dispatched to investigate and restore normal pressure.
Firefighters were summoned about 2 45 p m Tuesday to Indian Head Grain Co Staten Highway where a conveyor motor overheated inside a grain tunnel igniting debris. The motor sustained heavy damage. Firefighters also extinguished two trash fires at Lubbock Regional Airport and at 46th Street and Avenue U.
Five million Texas telephones could be affected if Southwestern Bell workers strike Wednesday. CWA seeks 25 percent raise in one year, company offers 30 percent over three years. AT&T refuses to reveal latest terms as talks continue.
The piece notes a decisive House vote favorable to CBS and quotes a journalist pledge to fair reporting. It outlines leaders failing to sway Staggers on contempt, a plan to recommit to Celler for constitutional study, and a final return to Staggers' committee where the measure would linger. Staggers warned of waning support amid industry lobbying.
Brownfield issued 17 building permits in June the largest monthly total of the year totaling 98350. Year to date permits reach 69 amounting to 543656 with four dwelling permits totaling 83000 in June and eleven dwelling permits overall totaling 227000. One commercial permit for 1400 was issued in June bringing the year total to two commercial permits worth 2600.
The testimony details Lovell receiving 5000 dollars a month to serve on a board with private business ties to astronaut Greg Sharp. He later learned the normal pay was 100 dollars monthly and that funds came from National Bankers Life. The salary was discontinued after a September 1976 meeting and Lovell planned to resign.
Ernst a 46 year old El Paso operator known as Crooked John says he buys and sells government judgments and acted as a bounty hunter in the late night chase involving Estes. He claims he was just a friend of Estes and would not reveal whereabouts while defending his role in the incident.
Officials in Paris dismissed talk that Ambassador Brice planned resignation or would be sidelined by Communist negotiators. The White House indicated Brice has not left his post and that rumor of a retirement was personal speculation.
Two Lubbock men aged 52 and 22 were listed in critical condition after a Monday fire at the city. They were treated in Dallas Parkland burn ward after being transferred from Methodist Hospital. The incident also involved Winton, 61, of 2762 20th St, with injuries from a cutting torch used on an overfilled butane tank.
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