Secret Witness reward offered in A J Prim killing
A $6,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of A J Prim's killer. Prim, 50, Lubbock zoning administrator, was shot multiple times near Lubbock July 7 or 8, 1970 and died 16 days later. The Avalanche-Journal and District Attorney Blair Cherry Jr. launch a anonymous tip program requiring a code name and mail-in half return.
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Dave Knapp
Avalanche-Journal
A. J. Prim
Prim
Lubbock
Rey Prim
Los Angeles
Lubbock County
The
Avalanche Journal
Dist. Atty
Blair Cherry Jr
Avalanche- Journal
8Th Street
Avenue J
Texas Jails Brace for Sweeping Order From Dallas Court
Lubbock County Jail and many Texas facilities face changes after U.S. District Judge Sarah T Hughes orders Dallas County Jail to meet state law standards. Officials cite outdoor exercise space as a key requirement and note the challenge for smaller jails to adapt, with roof options being considered.
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Dallas
Lubbock County
Texas
Albert J. Smith
U. S. Dist
Sarah T Hughes
Smith
Hughes
Bee
Windy storms sweep Lubbock area with 90 mph gusts and floods
High winds up to 90 mph and heavy rains lashed the South Plains from Denver City to near Tulsa, hitting Lubbock hard. Streets flooded, power and phone service interrupted, and Quaker Avenue barricaded as water climbed over curbs. One utility worker was shocked restoring service.
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Don Vandiver
Avalanche-Journal
South Plains
Denver City
Tulsa
Lubbock
Morton
Pep
Levelland
National Weather Service
Lubbock Regional
Texas - New Mexico Line
Abernathy
Lubbock Regional Airport
Quaker
Tom Martin
Quaker Avenue
24Th Toth Street
4Th and
Slide Road
Erskine Avenue
Martin
Butch McCain
Erskine
Challenge over Lubbock County delegates heads to state convention
The article notes a challenge over the Lubbock County Democratic delegation as it moves toward the state convention in San Antonio. It discusses issues around bus service rerouting and a June runoff result with Sanders achieving the highest vote total among state candidates. It mentions the Raza Union Party collecting 23 000 signatures to qualify for the November Texas ballot and Kissinger comments on China Taiwan. The piece references editorial pages and comic dictionary definitions.
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Lubbock County
San Antonio
Raza Unidn
Texas
Sec.a
Prayer for alertness to divine plans and guidance
A brief prayer asking God to make believers alert to His plans and to channel His directions to others. Signed by a reader.
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Jesus
FOR THOUSANDS Drama Take Top Billing At Airport AvValan
A vivid scene unfolds at Lubbock Regional Airport where a Odessa grandmother, a Houston sales manager, a Dallas attorney, a soldier bound for Germany, and a newlywed bid farewells. The monthly tally exceeds 15000 travelers, each playing a brief part in this recurring, daily drama of life and departure.
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AvValan
Nat Slat
Odessa
Houston
Dallas
Germany
Lubbock
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