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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1972
Page
8
Dallas court hear McKee move for change of venue amid pretrial publicity and accusations of a “dangerous combination” against him over embezzlement of Scottish Rite Masonic funds. Details include press coverage, subpoenas, and testimony about media influence and officials’ actions.
An advertisement promotes the Fatgo reducing plan with a 12 day supply for $2.50 at DAY DRUG locations on Parkway Drive and 19th Street. The text follows with courtroom details about McKee and the district attorney's office, noting witnesses and claims of media harassment and venue change attempts.
Odessa County Commissioners voted to investigate conditions in the county jail after attorney Warren Burnett urged a study before any federal action. Judge Mike Erney was named to lead the committee and report at the next meeting. The court also approved a low bid of 76 819 for Slater Park Community Building and postponed a tax increase vote to August 28.
Jesse Turman 27 of 3001 FE 36th St remained jailed after burglary of a coin operated machine at Thrifty Laundry 315 Guava Ave. Police chased three suspects Sunday morning and caught Turman hiding in brush. two co defendants fled. Bond set at $1,000 by Justice of the Peace F H Bolen.
A long list of birth notices from St Marys Methodist and University hospitals in Lubbock and surrounding towns notes numerous newborns. Parents include Las Me and James Hurehet Lackett, Sylvester Salaz, Thomas Coneland, Willie Herrera, Larry Michael Blake, Demands Ministez, William Milton Stenhen, Charles Eften Sovith, Orville Jandt, Ricky Done, Jon Delednar, Roundn 1704 Amherst, James Thomas Melton, Edwin Hart Daniel, Qhdefanso Ramos, Roters J. Jenkins, Alberto Martinez, and All Shams. Babies range from around 3 pounds 10 ounces to 11 pounds, with times late Friday to Sunday, and fathers identified as students, welders, or employed in various local industries.
Attorneys general of Georgia and Texas and Philadelphia DA Arlen Specter seek Supreme Court rehearings to restore death penalties for Furman Jackson and Branch and others awaiting execution. They argue the 5 4 ruling undermines jury authority and the Sixth Amendment right to trial.
Three Gaines County high school students attend the 10th annual High School Students Citizenship Seminar hosted by Texas Farm Bureau at Baylor University in Waco. Participants include Bob Hill of Seagraves Craig Ancine of Loop and Kristi McNew of Seminole among about 450 students statewide chosen for leadership and academics.
Funeral service for Mrs Dorothy Leusing, 91, of 2710 51st St is pending at Franklin Bartley Funeral Home. Burial is set for St Johns Cemetery in St Bernard Ohio. She died at 7 55 p m Sunday at Rays Hospitality Home after eight years in Lubbock. She previously lived in Cincinnati Connersville and Lafayette Indiana. She was a Catholic. Survivors include son G A Leasing of 2710 51st St three grandsons and six great grandchildren.
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