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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1977

Page

8

Sleep Called Time Waster From Reese AFB NCO

Melvyn Wright a senior master sergeant at Reese Air Force Base stars in a full schedule balancing eight hours at the base procurement office and night manager duties at the NCO Club. He says he sleeps about three hours nightly, trains to need little rest, and plans a new Colorado Springs business upon retirement. Wright grew up in Oklahoma, lived in Grand Rapids, and has spent a quarter century in the Air Force, often advocating efficient use of time and serving as a contract officer who can spend funds on behalf of the U.S. government.

Gerry Burton Avwanche-Journal Melvyn Wright Reese Air Force Base NCO Club Wright Hawaii Reese Reese Club Tulsa Air Force U.S Grand Rapids Mich Colorado Springs Colo

Crackdown On Home Burglars Charted In Big Spring

District Attorney Rick Hamby announces a hard line crackdown on home burglaries in Howard, Glasscock and Martin counties. He says probation will not be offered to first offenders and that authorities will fully prosecute each case as burglaries of a habitation rise, with two doctors and a prominent businessman reporting loot including a $5,575 loss and a white mink coat.

A-J Big Spring Rick Hamby Howard Glasscock Martin Hamby Houston Zinn

Pony Club Spring Show Highlights Contests and Winners

The South Plains Pony Club held a spring schooling show with equitation pleasure dressage and jumping events judged by Sue Mutzel of Dallas. Top winners included Jami Gilbert Billie Briggs Kim Laffey and Cheryl Knox among others.

South Plains Pony Club Sue Mutzel Dallas Pony Club D Pony Club Jami Gilbert Billie Briggs Cheryl Knox David Briggs Jennifer Aufill Kim Laffey Pleasure Horse Lucifer Holly Knox Miss Star Linda Hagler Karla McGill Karen Ewalt Karen Evwalt Cavaletti Jan Marvin Chico Kristen Peck Amar Ginger Julie Garrett David Hagler Mel

Classes Underway For Tech Students Summer Session

Classes began Wednesday for 7,467 Texas Tech students in the first summer session. The total is 12 below last year’s enrollment. Late registration runs until 5 p.m. Monday in West Hall.

Texas Tech West Hall

Wright keeps peace at Reese AFB NCO Club

Senior Master Sergeant Melvyn Wright often has to grab a couple of guys when trouble starts at the Reese Air Force Base NCO Club. Usually his presence and a brief talk calm the scene for the night manager who works eight hours in uniform and additional hours after duty in civilian clothes.

Melvyn Wright Reese Air Force Base

Gabriel Kaplan Grows First Beard Between TV Roles

Gabriel Kaplan star of Welcome Back Kotter shows a new beard while the ABC series is off the air. The actor embraces a fresh look during the production hiatus and plans to return to screen with this updated style.

Gabriel Kaplan Gabe Kotter Kotter Kaplan

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