15 Jul 1973
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1973
Page
1
Avalanche Journal reports three people killed in separate wrecks across the area. Details are scarce in the readable fragments, with community leaders discussing church services and expressions of faith during a time of grief.
Two people died when a pickup truck collision occurred north of Holton. A woman and mother of seven were among those injured and later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
A brutal cold front and storms sweep Texas with cloud cover and showers. Mercury plunged to a record low for the date amid a stormy weekend that caused flooding in Odessa and Martin County, with Midland reporting up to two inches of rain. Officials posted a flash flood warning along Mustang Creek and widespread weather advisories as the system moved eastward.
Nueces County prosecutor and County Attorney Wallice Woodruff report an investigation into beatings at Rebekah Home for Girls operated by evangelist Lester Roloff. Roloff said he asked the Texas attorney general to pursue action. he acknowledged some spanking but denied brutality. A feather strap was shown as evidence.
Brad Braddock, an eight year old from Lubbock, disappeared Friday afternoon near Tres Ritos Taos NM while camping with the Boy Scouts. A wide search by Taos County police, Forest Service, and volunteers found no trace by Saturday evening with authorities routing prayers for his safe return.
Four state inspected meat plants were found with unacceptable sanitary conditions by federal investigators during an annual review. All four plants were at least partially closed by the state, with owners cited for inspection delays and related issues as authorities move to address the findings.
About 4,600 Southwest Lubbock property owners were notified of increased city and school tax assessments this year. Only around 90 requested hearings before the board of equalization, which runs Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 10th Street and Avenue, as assessors explain revaluations from the annual appraisal cycle.
Fragmented weather item notes a dry day with partial sun and cool breeze. Mentions a forecaster by initials and a local page reference, but specifics are unreadable.
Twin Falls Idaho AP interviews reveal Phyllis Roberts recalling the night her husband Ben and their four children Kristin Karol Ben Jr. were in a submerged overturned car at the riverbank. Seat belts released before the crash, doors jammed, a desperate struggle then silence and fear.
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