18 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1976
Page
1
In Soweto and Kagiso disarray flares as South Africa endures its deadliest racial unrest in 16 years. Police report at least 41 dead 250 injured with whites among the dead, while authorities warn the violence shows no end in sight.
General Foods Corp raised wholesale prices on ground and instant coffees citing higher green coffee costs. Maxwell House ground up 30 cents per pound, Yuban 35 cents, and Max-Pax 30 cents per can, with six to eight weeks for consumer impact and a New York store price of 2.29 per pound.
The fragment hints at a debate over feminine interior design versus masculine comfort. No clear event, date, or person is identifiable. The readable text suggests a cultural or opinion piece exploring preferences and tensions between styles and roles.
Governor Dolph Briscoe urged President Ford to declare Harris County a major disaster after a June 15 flood. He toured southeast Houston including the Texas Medical Center and Port Houston areas and said documentation will follow. Home Insurance official Jim Douglas cautioned early damage estimates are unavailable.
The PLO says three Lebanese gunmen confessed to the murder of U.S. Ambassador Francis Meloy Jr., his economic counselor Robert O. Waring, and their chauffeur in Beirut. Evacuations are planned as Britain and France organize convoys. Kissinger weighs U.S. evacuation within 36 hours.
A weather bulletin notes a 50 percent chance of rain in the South Plains today rising to 30 percent tonight while a cold front keeps instability. Tornado detected near Wichita Falls cited with no damage. Heavy rain falls in the Big Bend and Pecos River area with flash flood watches issued for six counties.
Sandra Garcia wrote a Christmas plea to Ben Beleira Rendon Jr. before she was beaten and choked to death on Christmas Day 1974. The letter to the accused boyfriend was read to a jury in Judge Robert C. Wright's court, with witnesses and family in the packed gallery.
A Dec 2 1974 letter from Miss Garcia to Rendon is discussed in court as defense seeks to prove his character. The document includes affectionate lines and admonitions about money making and hanging around with friends. Yolanda Garcia, the deceased girl's sister, rereads the letter in testimony.
Rep. Wayne L. Hays told House leaders he will resign as chairman of the Administration Committee effective Monday while recuperating in Barnesville Ohio after a sleeping pills overdose. He also signaled he will not seek another term in November. The House Democratic Steering Committee may meet to name a successor.
A midday fire in a Jones Stadium basement dressing room damaged the varsity sauna and surrounding area. The two-alarm blaze, reported by two athletic department secretaries, caused 15000 to 25000 dollars in damage and left the West squad sharing a visitors dressing room with the East squad as repairs proceed. No injuries occurred.
Considerable cloudiness today and tonight with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. High today upper 80s. Low tonight upper 50s. High Saturday near 80. Probability of precipitation today about er cent and 30 per cent to
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