Workless Migrants Hover in Lubbock Slums Waiting for Work
In Lubbock a plaza of shacks on Fordham Street houses about 103 migrant laborers awaiting job start in onion pepper and cotton fields. Some 800 more may arrive from the Valley as officials anticipate delays of up to two weeks before work begins. food vouchers provide temporary relief.
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Sam Attlesey
Avalanche-Journal
Fordham Street
Lubbockly
Forda Street
Office of the Governor's
Llano Estacade
Tejas
Tae
Sam Muniver
Muniver
California
Texas
Brownsville
Lubbock
Buzin
Munives
Munivez
Unsolved 1970 Torch Death Of Young Soldier
A fragmented report recalls the 1970 torch death of a young soldier in Vietnam era conflicts. It notes unclear investigation outcomes, possible hospital care details, and mentions of authorities and local figures amid a backdrop of unsolved cases across years.
Oakland Players Receive Threats Amid Clubhouse Incident
The FBI investigated threats against Reese Jackson and Vida Blue following a game at Oakland. Authorities disclosed extortion charge via the federal statute as threats circulated amid team security measures and clubhouse precautions after a victory over Kansas City.
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Oakland
Jackson
Vida
Fife
Morte
Moore
FBI
Kansas City
Property taxes set to rise 5 to 70 percent in area
Avalanche Journal reports tax office updates on assessed values triggering hikes from 5 to 70 percent for most homes in Rushland Park and surrounding areas. Owners in older districts face about $38 more in taxes this year as the reappraisal widens the gap with past assessments.
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Ay Vaughn Hendrie
Avalanche-Journal
Rushland Park
Amett-Benson
Huamd
Woether
Dash Street
Prayer text fragment from a devotional reading
A short prayer fragment invokes a plea for divine help to avoid evil dispositions and to stay true to Christian faith amid distractions and temptations.
High School Graduation Party Turns Into Riot
East Detroit police report about 33 000 protesters at a city approved graduation party turned violent over two days. Disorderly conduct charges were issued, officers assaulted by rocks, and tear gas deployed as crowds dispersed from a fenced football field gathering that drew youths from Michigan Ohio and Ontario.
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East
Detroit Suburty
Seleitions
East Detroit
Basi Delta
Michigan
Ohio
Ontario
Detroit
Walter Bezz
Briscoe Slices Texas Budget. Tech Projects Vetoed
Governor Briscoe slashed Texas two year budget funds on Saturday vetoing two Texas Tech University projects. Vetoed amounts were 530000 for an institute for energy and 325663 for the School of Pharmacy. Tech officials said the moves came as a surprise and that no plans exist to replace the funds.
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Austin
Tex
Delph Briscoe
Texas
Texas Tech
Tech
Enly Tescare
School of Pharma
Glenn Barnatt
Sector of Pharmacy
Asuime
Briscoe
Gore
Lubbock
Grid Classic Crowd Slim Enthusiastic At Charity Football Game
Avalanche crowd packed the stadium for a 60-man charity football clash as coaches and players embraced the show. Spectators enjoyed soft drink peddlers and a sense of giving back to the game, with Notre Dame’s Beon Mahally quoted amid the energetic setting.
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Patremick
Notre Dame
Beon Mahally
West
Latin Young People Work Hard With Eye On Future
A profile by Fay Harris surveys young Latin Americans in their twenties pursuing varied paths from college to aviation. It highlights a strong work ethic, ongoing studies, and ambitions, with individuals like Haruko, Marlon Santiago, and Duse Nemlaza balancing work and future goals.
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Fay Harris
Nairobi
Caite
Rome
Avalanche-journal
10 DE Janeiro
Haruko
Marlon Santiago
Duse Nemlaza
Trio of Ambitious Students Plans Global Study Flight
Beavis law student Dusy at Georgetown and Maruko to study linguistics in Germany. A Rio Miami flight marks a final chapter before Braniff training and further study. Weather notes report a tornado watch and hot conditions with 90s temperatures across Texas and Kansas.
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Dose
Dusy
Georgetown
Washington
Maruko
Rio Miami
Germany
Braniff
Schor
Dallas
Rio de Janeiro
National Weather Service
South Panhandle
Oklahoma
Kansas
Lubbock
Mercury
Vacationing Tech Professor Aiding Army Refugee Relocation
Dr S M Kennedy, a visiting professor, uses vacation to assist the refugee relocation efforts. Reports from Balboa Panama describe Americans aiding in the handling of Vietnamese refugees coordinating with military authorities.
Kennedy professor called to active duty in Vietnam refugee mission
Kennedy a political science professor at Texas Tech University and Army Reserve colonel received a telegram to return to active duty and coordinate efforts of the armed forces in aiding Vietnamese refugees. He reports handling about 19 significant communications daily as reservists from multiple services organize the relief effort.
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Brussels
Kennedy
Texas Tech University
Army Heserves
Bint
Ammertvan
Refugee settling amid weather delays and aid efforts
The article describes Vietnamese refugees settling in temporary shelters on Guano and Witke islands as officials begin refugee matching. A Southwest weather section notes partly cloudy skies with 20 percent rain chances and a high near 90, while winds reach 18 mph.
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Office of Civil Affairs
Guar
Witke Islands
Werther
Lubbock
Sania
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