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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1972

Page

2

Family Bears Flood Tragedy Burial Day For Bishops

In Rapid City South Dakota AP immediate family to bury Bill Bishop and wife Nellie today five children expected to attend Gregory Bishop recalls a rainy evening that sparked the flood tragedy. The Bishops, cleaners at Meadwood Bowling Lanes, were en route when floodwaters halted their lives as the community mourns.

Rapid City S.D Bill Bishop Bis Nellie Gregory Ron Bishop Meadwood Janne Black Hills State College Janes

Swaziland Official Mtetwa Tours Lubbock Local Govt

African District Commissioner Peter Mtetwa of Shyseleni in Swaziland visits Lubbock to study local government links with rural development and credit policy. He attends meetings with Texas Tech experts CICASA and ROT officials, tours Agricultural Sciences and Home Economics facilities, and observes city operations at Lubbock City Hall. Deputy Director Idris Hravlor Jr. accompanies him.

Peter Fidemisi Mtetwa Shyseleni Swaziland Lubbock Mtety Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affiars U.S. Department of State Idris R. Hravlor Jr Tex Tech University Internatingal Mypday Mtetwa Texas Grover EF. Murray Secusals Frank 3. Conselman Thesday E. Texas Tech College of Agricultural Sciences Apso R. Bertrand Asgistay William F. Bennett

Suspect Remains In County Jail After Stabbing

A Midl in man identified as A C Potts remains jailed on a 15000 bond on a charge of intent to commit murder after a Tuesday stabbing at Coulton Corp North Industrial Loop. Victim Oscar Moliner, 30, Midland, underwent surgery at Midland Memory Hospital with a single knife wound in the abdomen and was listed in good condition.

A.C. Potts Justice of the Peace Fr. Biggs Coulton Corp Gy North Pols Oscar, Moliner Midland Midland Memory Hospital

Midland Council Approves Fire Station and Upgrades

Midland City Council in regular session approved building a new fire station at Midland Odessa Regional Air Terminal. It also authorized a $150,000 expansion of the public Safety Building and an agreement to purchase summer uniforms for the Midland Police Department. The council backed a Rent Supplement program and granted six zoning changes without opposition. Mayor Earnest Angelo presided.

Midland Midland-Odessa Public Safety Midland Police Department Midland Housing Ajority A. A. Thomas Potem Earnest Angelo

Lubbockist Mildred Klein Named Teacher of the Year

Longtime Lubbock music educator Miss Mildred Klein received the Teacher of the Year honor at the 58th Annual Texas Music Teachers Association convention. The event drew about 500 teachers and guests, with Klein receiving a standing ovation.

Mildred Klein Lubbock Music Teachers Association Texas Music Teachers Association Miss Klein 37Th St KoKo Palace Kong Cecile C. Meskimen Hyst Lubbock Music ‘Teachers Association Lubbock of Texas TMTA Lubbock ‘Music Teachers Association Eugene Kingman Museum of Texas Tech University

Plainview Man Hurt In Wreck Near Lockney

Blake Bolton 76 of Plainview suffered head injuries in a three vehicle crash about a mile west of Lockney on U S 70. He was listed in critical condition at Methodist Hospital after initial care at Central Plains General. Hiram Bland 60 of Haskell was in satisfactory condition at Central Plains General. Bland’s knee injury followed the impact. a mail truck driver R C Chapman 56 of Caldwell was not injured.

Lockney Blake Bolton Plainview Here U.S. 70 Central Plains General Hospital Ubbock’s Methodist Hospital Hiram Bland Haskell Bolton Bland R. C. Chapman Caildress

Lubbock Daily Morning Evening Star Classified Rates

Advertising page lists subscription options and prices for morning and evening editions. It shows rates for 3 month and 1 month plans, plus weekend combinations and promotional bundles. Contact details and office address are provided for subscription inquiries in Lubbock Texas.

Cash appeals launched for rapid flood victims in Rapid City

Officials urged cash donations to aid homeless and destitute flood survivors in Rapid City after a devastating flash flood. The Rapid City Disaster Fund directs funds for relief as death toll stands at 189 with hundreds still missing.

Rapid City S.D Cape Black Hills Ting Win Stevenson Coorerce Marshall Young Young Ithe Hills Rapid Creek Mt. Rushmore National Monument Omaha World-Herald

EXPLO 72 Religious Woodsock Draws DALLAS Crowd

UPI reports EXPLO 72 brought over 100000 attendees to Dallas as young and older crowds camped in motels dorms and tents across Texas. The event featured speakers from Campus Crusade for Christ and aimed to teach methods for spreading Christian beliefs to diverse audiences.

Dallas UPI California Texas Expy Religious Woods Rada Calif Playas Madeline Michaey Siead

Identification of Lubbock pedestrian fatality named Garcia

Jose Martinez Garcia, 23, of 11325 26th St. rear, was identified as the pedestrian killed in the 4700 block Avenue A crash near 3 am Sunday. A white over blue 1969 1970 Pontiac fleeing driver remained at large after striking him and dragging him about 20 feet toward 50th Street. Services pending with Rix Funeral Directors.

Lubbock Avenue A Rix Funeral Jose Martinez Garcia 26Th St Aunianehi Journal Garcia 50Th Street Ruben Garcia 53Rd St All Texas Department of Public Safety Floydada Rix

First US Bicycle Costs 13 Dollars and Weighs 70 Pounds

The earliest bicycle made in the United States debuted at a price of 13 dollars and carried a weight of 70 pounds. This record highlights the modest cost and heavy construction of the period's transport innovation.

United States

IRA and UDA reject cease-fire postponement in Northern Ireland

A UPI report notes State Secretary William Whitelaw rejecting a two-week postponement of cease-fire talks. The IRA seeks a three-point peace plan and access to meet, while the UDA threatens Belfast no-go zones in protest. Deaths in Vietnam exceed one million as of March 1972.

Belfast UPI William Whitelaws UDA Provisional Irish Republican Army IRA Barri Cades Londonderry Iti Whitelaw Secretary of State Northern Ireland Derry Ulster Defense Association

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