21 Jul 1971
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1971
Page
1
Urban Renewal Agency will receive a 3,518,091 dollar check to start full speed land acquisition for Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. The agency’s executive secretary H. O. Alderson briefed the UK board on the plan this Tuesday and the board proceeded with related actions.
The city approves a demolition and site clearance program for about 125 parcels to clear dirt in the Memorial Center area. A $168,800 contract with Cliff Cason and Associates covers master planning and engineering for site improvements tied to a $1.8 million urban renewal effort. City officials hope to begin clearance next month, with $3.5 million federal funds expected to cover acquisitions in the next quarter.
Rains dampened much of the South Plains with amounts up to 1.90 inches as a cool front eased scorching heat. Lubbock set new temperature records for the date with a 59 degree low and 72 degree high, while Buffalo Springs Lake led regional totals at 0.60 inch.
The Apollo 15 mission nears launch with a six day countdown from Cape Kennedy. David R. Scott and James B. Irwin prepare to become the seventh and eighth humans on the lunar surface as Saturn 5 power surges and lunar module training continues.
A reader asks for guidance to replace fear with trust in God. The plea urges better spiritual confidence amid contemporary anxieties and concludes with an Amen.
A newly hatched mockingbird fell from a plum tree into the yard of Mr. and Mrs. Lamer Curry at 4309 46th St. after a fruit-shaking incident. They sheltered the bird indoors to attempt taming it, avoiding parental rejection by not returning it to the nest.
Texas officials push fast review of high state official stock dealings bought with borrowed funds as SEC widens its case. Atty Gen Crawford Martin says grand jury sessions begin next Tuesday with evidence from the attorney general's office. Depositions continue ahead of the August trial in Dallas federal court.
The Airport Board tentatively approves detailed taxiway plans as engineers from Parkhill Smith and Cooner report work is 99 percent complete. Final plans and charts should reach the FAA by mid August, with grants totaling over 3 million dollars already awarded for construction and lighting.
Presidents of 26 state locals of the Communications Workers of America voted to continue a telephone strike and advised members to reject the tentative national settlement. National president Joseph A. Beirne directed the six day walkout against Bell.
Telephone System had ordered CWA workers back on the job at 10 59 p m CDT Tuesday One local president Daniel Keenan said the vote to continue the strike was overwhelming Three locals represent installers and salesmen of Western Electric and American Telephone amp Telegraph the others represent New York Telephone Co The president of CWA Local 1190 said he expected the 50 000 workers in other locals to honor picket lines across Suffolk and Putnam counties.
James V. Schaefer testified under immunity about a $100 million theft ring, naming Frank Mannerino and Robert F. Cudak as associates. He admitted receiving about $400000 from more than 100 airport thefts and described threats to his children while calls were made to his former wife’s home.
Texas Tech's Ex-Students Association and Abilene Christian College received the American Alumni Council award in Washington. Former Gov. John Connally spoke at the event before about 1,000 attendees.
Rep. Silvio Conte concedes defeat in efforts to limit farm support payments to 20 000 per crop but pledges to push again in the 1973 session. He notes GAO investigations and Senate inquiries may aid the fight as the House had passed 20 000 while the Senate kept 55 000 per crop.
The Defense Department reports S. Sgt. R. D. Mc Donnell husband of Mrs. Glenna D. McDonnell of Sweetwater died in combat in Southeast Asia during an unspecified operation.
The two year contract covers 750000 workers with an average 1710 raise and full job protection while allowing automation in mail handling. The deal totals over 1 billion dollars across its term and aims to modernize operations without laying off workers for two years.
Weather data shows temperatures between 40 and 72 degrees with a maximum of 72 and minimum around 44 today. Sunrise at 6 52 a m and sunset at 2 33 p m. Humidity peaks at 90 percent, with gusty wind patterns noted across the region.
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