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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1972

Page

6

Committee Refuses New Funds for costly Navy Fighter

Washington dashed Grumman hopes as Senate Armed Services panel rejects replacing the FM contract. Grumman warns of 22 million loss per plane if 48 are built at 168 million each. Navy says the fighter is needed to counter Soviet aircraft despite defects and safety concerns.

Washington UPT Senate Armed Services Committee Grumman U.S William Proxamire D-Wis Senor Admirals House Appropriations Navy FIA Chesapeake Bay General Accounting Office EPEC U.S. Navy

Mysterious errand ends in gangland boss slaying

Police say mob boss Eboli was slain in Crown Heights Brooklyn as his chauffeur Joseph Sternfeld reported driving him to a late night pickup. A red yellow truck fled the scene after a gunman fired five bullets into Eboli's neck and head. The driver, questioned by detectives, drove away and later identified the abandoned truck near Canarsie. The slaying marks the 15th gangland murder in the year with Brooklyn figures and Manhattan links to Eboli's narcotics and racketeering empire. Mayor Lindsay condemned the crime as an outrage and urged eternal vigilance.

New York Thomas Tommy Ryan Sternfeld Cay Kholi Ebon Tured Canarsie Kboli Brooklyn Dist Uwene Gold Armpe ER Weggar John V. Tindsay Crown Heights Eboli Manhattan Greenwich Village Hudson River Fort Lee

Guilty pleas reach four in Laibback narcotics case

Four defendants pleaded guilty in U S District Court to federal drug charges linked to a Laibback operation shifting marijuana by road and air. William Slover admitted possession with intent to distribute as others face various counts including embezzlement and illegal alien transport. Sentencing set for August 24 with additional actions and a psychiatric exam ordered for a co defendant.

AO Latgbock Mre Shidge Falbert O. Woodward U.S. District Court William BE Slover 28Th St U.S Avenue Q Oon Apri Eugene Ore Lebbacke Laibborok Ilvesley George York Brownfield U.S. Treasury Hillie Kay Skioner Rt Wh Larbbock Security National Bank of Larbbock Encarnacion Flinojosa Cantles Merizon Lmacio Lermia Mendiota Ave Woodward Robert Douglas Cooedgion Coleman

Gunman Surrenders After Bank Hostage Crisis in Virginia

A 22 year old Ev erette Warner Wallace Jr of Richmond surrendered to police and FBI agents after holding 10 people hostage at the Bank of Chesterfield demanding $500 000. Nine women and bank assistant cashier Larry Wheeler were among hostages. No injuries reported after a three hour standoff. Wallace had been previously hospitalized and evaluated as not mentally ill. He was driven to MCV Hospital for treatment before U S magistrate arraignment. A bay loaded with money was found in the getaway car trunk.

Associated Richmond FBI Chesterfield Everette Warner Wallace Jr Larry Wheeler Po Nee Wallace Donald Moore EBI Medical College of Virginia U. S Eastern State Hospital Williamsburg Kurt Sehmidt Wheeler

Alligator in Hobbs Needs Live Food to Survive

Hobbs Parks Director Jeff Williams says three foot pet alligator John Roger Enzymes is dying because he will not eat unless he makes his own kill. The animal must catch live prey such as frogs or fish, and a city contest will reward children who donate live food while animals are discouraged. The gator disappeared from his pen at the sewage plant and was later found in a deep pool of treated effluent.

Hobbs John Roger Enzymes Jeff Williams Hobbs Park Willams John Roger Williams

Punishment Set For Two Men in DWI Pleas

Two men pleaded guilty to DWI in fablback County Court. Augustien M. Orta, 42, drew $100 fine, five days in jail, and eight months probation. Fabian G. Rodriguez, 20, received a $75 fine and three days in jail.

Flaibback Denzil Bevers Boedeker Jesus S. Ledezma Abernathy Jose O. Flores Bob Graves Johnny Meredith Jesus Hernandez Santa M. Ramariz Plainview John Duran Littlefield Jose G. Dominguez Jose Alejandro Castillo Grenell St Victor Vasquez Jr Rancho Clovis Road Donald Henson Amarillo John McKillop 31St Calvin J. Johnson

Report of UT regent Erwin’s drunken driving case in Belton

Senior patrolman Don Martin Jr testified that Frank C. Erwin Jr. showed dilated eyes flushed face slurred speech and smelled of alcohol when stopped on Guadalupe Street near the University of Texas campus. Erwin faces misdemeanor charges with potential fines and jail time after a venue change.

Belton, Tex UPI Frank C. Erwin Jr University of A Texas Regent Don Martin Jr Erwin Guadalupe Street Martin University Austin Belton Donald 0. Martin Jr

Oakland A’s Brewers Game Postponed by Rain

Monday night’s AL game between the Oakland A’s and Milwaukee Brewers was postponed due to rain and wet grounds. It was rescheduled as part of a twi night doubleheader tonight.

Milwaukee Oakland A‘s Milwaukee Brewers

Lose Fat Go Plan Promises Steady Weight Loss

A DAILY drug store ad promotes FAT GO as a two day weight loss plan priced at $2.50 with a money back guarantee if no weight loss from the first package. The copy cites DAY DRUG locations and a 1902 era address string for the retailer.

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