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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1970

Page

4

Galaxy Harpists Highlight Seventh Annual AHS Conference

A gala Texas Tech University Student Union concert drew 300 spectators for two world premieres and performances by Lois Bannerman, Mary Kathryn Alexander, Jean-Michel Demase, Eleanor Kirschke, Sylvia Meyer, and others. Conducted pieces included Schifrin’s Continuum and Woollen’s Music for Harp Oboe and Percussion Op. 74 along with works by Flagello Tal Persichetti and Kleinsteuber. The event closed with a banquet at Villa Inn as the conference continues with sessions.

Jack Sheridan Avalanche-Journal American Harp Society Texas Tech University Chambers Ciety Schifrin Russell Woollen Nicholas Flagello Lois Bannerman New York City Greater New York Mary Kathryn Alexander Tech Arthur Follows Josef Tal Jean-Michel Demase Margaret Redcay Eleanor Kirschke Denton Charles Kleinsteuber Ann Mason Stockton Los Angeles Sylvia Meyer Orlan Thomas James Beckham Villa Inn Lubbock AHS

Play Opens as Actors Span Century in A Man for All Seasons

A Texas troupe stages Robert Bolt’s A Man for All Seasons at the university theater opening Friday to near full houses. Holmes Brannon as King Henry VII and G. W. Bailey as the Common Man steal scenes. Glenn Thomason shines as Sir Thomas More in a performance praised for emotional range and restraint.

Larry Cheek Avalanche-Journal England Texas Ech Robert Bolt Iss Jean Brodie Igter George Henry VII Holmes Brannon G. W. Bailey Richard III Glenn Thomason Sir Thomas More Jesus

Jury finds Army helicopter pilot guilty of assault

San Antonio report says a jury convicted an Army helicopter pilot of raping a school teacher and leaving her for dead. District Attorney Ted Butler seeks the death penalty and sentencing was set for 9 a.m. Saturday.

San Antonio Ted Butler Parry Gray Mee Bieber Pine Xas Tech University

Increase In Debt Ceiling Okayed

The Senate Finance Committee voted 9 to 8 to raise the national debt ceiling but rejected a spending limit tied to Nixon. With a June 20 deadline, the panel dropped a $205.6 billion spending cap on the 1971 fiscal year budget.

Washington UPI Senate Finance Committee Nixon

Maddox Ends Ban on Atlanta Newspapers

Gov. Lester Maddox lifted his ban on sales of The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution at the Capitol. He said the papers proved they could be fair in coverage of the disagreement, ending a clash that included his picketing their offices and calls for a toll road bond session. The papers declined comment.

Atlanta, Ga Lester Maddox Atlanta State Capitol Atlanta Journal The Atlanta Constitution Maddox the Constitution Atlanta Press Georgia Press Association Jekyll Island

Jury Recommends Life Sentence in Mother-in-Law Slaying

In Beaver Oklahoma a 39 year old Texas man Billy Joe Garner was found guilty of murdering his mother in law and was recommended a life prison term by the jury. He faces an additional murder charge in connection with Everett Gist's death and is to be formally sentenced July 15 after the change of venue from Texas County to Beaver.

Beaver Okla Tex Guyman Billy Joe Garner Lin Everett Gist Texhoma Gamer Gist Texas County

El Paso County awards family $600000 in helicopter crash case

A Fort Bliss area helicopter crash fatality led to a $600000 damages award to Mrs. Gina Anderson and her four children. Bell Helicopter Co. was the defendant in the district court ruling. Robert L. Anderson, 33, was killed in November 1965 while ferrying a helicopter to an unspecified Fort Bliss destination.

EL Pas Rone Gina .T Anderson Dren Bell Helicopter Co 1St Robert L. Anderson Fort Ft. Bligs Rashed Bratt County

Enzyme link to heart attack studied at AMA meeting

A study of 30 heart attack patients found 40 percent lacked plasminogen, an enzyme that breaks clots, suggesting a screening test could identify at risk individuals. Researchers Dr. Rodger Bick Edward Shanbrom and Robert Bishop noted potential drug treatments and linked exercise to increased enzyme production.

C. G. McDaniel Associated Press Chicago American Medical Association Rodger Bick Edward Shanbrom Robert Bishop Bick

Republicans Seek to Block Byrd Backers at Virginia Convention

In Richmond, GOP regulars try to stymie Byrd Jr. backers while hoping for a Republican senator nomination. Delegates vote July 14 to pick a candidate from Garland Branstetter Haggerty or Del. DuVal Rawlings Colvin. Governor Holton plans to rally support for nominating a GOP slate.

Richmond Harry F. Byrd Jr Byrd Bryd Warren B. French Jr Linwood Holton Nixon House Del Ray L. Garland Darrell ‘Branstetter Roanoke Kenneth L. Haggerty Arlington Clive L. DuVal Fairfax George C. Rawlings Jr Fredericksburg Milton Colvin Lexington Holton Harry Dent White House Joel T. Broynhill Virginia

Scientist Sees Tornado Lessons For City Safety

Dr. C. C. Chang of the Catholic University of America told the Lubbock Storm Defense Club that the Lubbock tornado could save lives elsewhere by improving warning systems and knowledge use. He urged radar alongside spotters and explained methods to recognize tornado conditions, aided by slides of laboratory tornadoes and data. Club president Eugenia Morse announced committees to gather technical and bibliographical information and to sponsor emergency life saving training. The next meeting is July 7 at the City National Bank Building basement of the Lubbock County Library.

Dr. C. C Chang Washington, D.C Lubbock Weather Department Technica Eugenia _Morse Sane

Austin Police Get 50135 Grant to Speed Response

A federal grant of 50135 funds will help the Austin Police Department cut response times to crimes. The U S Law Enforcement Assistance Administration grant, announced by the Texas Criminal Justice Council and U S Rep J J Pickle, will add a 15 man tactical squad and supply officers with portable radios for instant HQ contact and rapid deployment.

Austin

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