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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1973
Page
7
The obituary lists private funeral services for a deceased individual. notes the late spouse and family survivors. It names locations and mentions a memorial service at a local church with details about the service time and participants.
Robert D. Davis reports a fatal accident in Verna Cy where Floydada resident Floydada died after a car collision Tuesday. The deceased, a Baptist, born in Oklahoma, married to Mabley Scott, survived by a daughter and seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set at Mount Zion Baptist Church with pastor Ota Conksir directing at Floydada cemetery.
Fragmentary obituary notice referencing Flena Nunez ex Nichol afl Ane Sacre e Chareh. burial at a cemetery under the Honor of Danning Funeral. Mentions Mosi acotime and AMPS in the San Marcos area, with unclear details about date or service.
The fragment discusses loneliness and memory with disjointed phrases about loved ones, meals, and a poet muse. It mentions Mrs Browning and a personal reflection on sorrow, desire for solace, and a lost treasure in a confused, poem-like line.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and places such as 1801 Laiphoek and Santa Maria, with references to pastors and churches. The garbled lines show mentions of Rev John Fenkins and First Baptist Church, plus names like Mr G Yvon and Mrs de Waiver, indicating a cluster of community notices, baptisms or confirmations, and family references.
Briscoe argues EPA proposals impose higher costs than benefits, citing impact on transportation and energy plans. He criticizes bans tied to hydrocarbons and emphasizes potential regulatory harms to industry and consumer prices.
Fragmentary brief notes indicate Williams suffered injuries and remained in critical condition for several days. Mentions Parkland Hospital, Parklands, and associated committees and officials handling the case.
Tennessee court halts corporal punishment at Mountain View State School for Boys after seven inmates testified of abuses. Judge Witham warns against further strikes. witnesses include George Adams and Jimmy L. Jones. Proceedings resume Monday as authorities report incidents and disciplinary measures.
A helicopter crash near the naval air station in Texas killed Thomas Henderson of Texas. Navy Lt. Vin Trotter of Lexington Park Maryland and two others from Washington were injured and treated at the base hospital. The cause of the crash was not known, and the aircraft was part of an Army Marines program developing a system.
A Houston pedestrian was killed Friday after being struck on a freeway by an oncoming car. The driver remained at the scene until authorities arrived and began investigations into the fatal collision.
New York grain dealer Bernard Steinweg testified to a Senate subcommittee that he told Assistant Secretary Darrell Branthaver on July 3 1972 about Soviet requests for as much as 4 million tons of grains, while officials deny advance knowledge. The probe centers on whether traders shared inside information and if the government withheld impact details of the 1 billion dollar wheat sale from the public.
The House approved a $175 million compromise broadcasting authorization bill 363 to 14 after rejecting an amendment limiting federal grants to noncommercial outlets. The two year measure, backed by Republicans to avert veto, now goes to the Senate which passed a similar version. Opponents said preconditions were unnecessary, while proponents pressed nondiscrimination rules for funding, and President Nixon previously vetoed a $135 million version last year.
Rainshowers were spotted across the South Plains and West Texas Friday with a brief ground-touching cloud near Shallowater. No significant rainfall or farming disruptions expected through Sunday as NWS reports showers mainly to the east and a 20 percent chance of rain Sunday.
Two people reported minor injuries in separate Friday auto crashes in Lubbock. Bobby Madison 19 of 4509 49th St was hurt in a two car collision at 42nd Street and Avenue Q and transported to a physician's office. Ruth Pendergrass 38 of TOG 38th St was injured in the 15006 block of 88th Street and taken to a doctor’s office.
A Russian Far-Distant Pacific Fleet commander told U S fisheries officials he will not permit American observers aboard harvest vessels while negotiations in Port Angeles aimed to reduce gear conflicts and improve cooperation. The talks led by Donald Johnson produced no major agreements, with future meetings planned under a Moscow treaty signed in February.
David E. Moore, 24, pleaded guilty to murdering a four year old girl in Amarillo. Judge Don M. Dean deferred sentencing pending a report on Moore's background and rehabilitation potential. Moore pleaded guilty to the February beating death of Christine Archer.
Police investigate three burglaries in Clovis within an hour on Friday. A drive in service window was forced open at Skeen's Cleaners and about $115 stolen. A cigarette machine was burglarized at a nearby service station ten blocks away. Minutes later Inject Meter Manufacturing Co reported burglars fled with $500 in electrical hand tools.
White House officials said President Nixon will abandon the secret taping of conversations at White House phones after disclosure of hidden recording devices caused embarrassment and jeopardized the administration’s credibility.
Ad correspondent reports a near completed house in Clovis heavily damaged by a Friday fire started by overheated pipe igniting insulation. Damage estimated around 15000 dollars.
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