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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1972

Page

3

Kerrville Helicopter Crash Kills Two From Army Reserve Unit

Investigation into a crash near Kerrville Texas continued after a helicopter assigned to an Army Reserve unit in Van Nuys California crashed and burned killing two crewsmen. Names withheld pending relatives' notification officials stated the unit's four choppers had been en route from Corpus Christi to Van Nuys with three landing safely.

Crasse Wherrville van Nuys Calif Kerrville T

Mrs. Hood Funeral Arrangements Set in Broadway

Funeral services for Mrs. W. J. Hood are planned at Christ Chapel Broadway with Horace Coffman officiating. Burial will follow in Lote Tek Cemetery in Sanders Cemetery. Survivors include son W J Hood Jr daughter Mrs Ti Theiss and several sisters and grandchildren.

Sersices Broadway Cvs Christ Chapel Wood Hood West Texas Hospital Horace Coffman Co Ninister Barlal Lotetek Sanders Bosture County Hood Lubbock Barnes County Cait Miheaurers Hirary Nance Wooh Neon 27 Fugate Seaming Svelson Chester Hudsey Rey Boar

Brief notes from government agency awards and bids

A General Services Administration briefing notes awards of development contracts and board actions. Mentions include John Tower and Hep as entities involved, with Industrial Manon referenced in connection to the announcements. The text is fragmented and contains several unreadable names and terms.

General Services Agency For Ineiration Alternational Development Senet 9 John Tower Hep George “Abereian Brad Industrial Manon Meteal

Pacific quake rocks island and warning fears spread

A strong earthquake near the island of Honshu caused fear of landslides and fires. Reports describe tremors shaking northeastern Honshu, with authorities warning of possible aftershocks and damage along the coast.

Ahah Tue Pheebrea Toesr

Newton Gordon Rites Saturday

Services for Newton Wallen Crardon a former Lubboek peidternt are set for Saturday at the First Baptist Church. The obituary notes he died recently and lists surviving relatives including Amy Kean of Portuend Tex and MM Stuart of Copsey with other family members.

Newton Wallen Crardon Lubboek Dan Pattat Don A Tarai Nader Dart Shaner Baceti Bf Bi Oh Pepee Amy Sh Kean Portuend Tex Serie Stuart Copsey

John Chapman's Services Slated

John Chapman of Sulphur Springs dies at 4 in the morning after a long illness. He was the owner and operator of an ovens clothing store in Pianey and left behind a widow, three sisters, and nieces. He is survived by his brother Pyeat bone and other family. Funeral services are planned for December.

Chapman Piape Acy Sadie Verner Mermer Poort

Save Tsetse Fly Ecologists Urge Preservation

Ecologists urge protecting tsetse flies as key to African wildlife balance. They warn practices aimed at eradicating them may threaten native game and ecosystems, noting the fly helps deter predators that could endanger mammals and birds. The claim is reported by Nature.

Patversel Africas Africa Nature Magasine

Prostate Cancer Cure Claims Highlight Harvard Expert View

Harvard surgeon Dr Hance Harrison explains that cure means a cancer free state for five years after treatment. He notes combined therapy using hormones radiation and surgery can lead to long term remission in some cases while widespread metastasis limits success.

Sriellee Securie Walter Wineheld Hance Harrison Ursiesy Department Harvard Medical School Harrison Sear Heptha Harrison

Board Approves Hail Insurance Policy Changes

The State Insurance Board approved a stepped hail policy for crops, citing 45 percent lower premiums after July for spring cotton policies to reflect earlier hail risk. An average 8 percent reduction is also announced for soybean and triticale hail insurance. A Switzerland related note mentions U.S. snuff popularity in Lausanne.

Sten cAbo State Trisurance Board Atari

Five Enter Guilty Pleas In Federal Case

In US District Court Judge Halbert C Woodward presiding five defendants pleaded guilty to Transportation of a stolen motor vehicle. Edward Michael Cunmingham was sentenced to three years in federal prison while Cynthia Gipsan d received a three year probated sentence under the Federal Youth Corrections Act. Sentences for Robert Wayne Cain Lorenzo Montoya Milton Black and Joe Woocarms were delayed. Cain also pled guilty to bead jumping with sentencing delayed. James Fort Herby and Yorham pleaded innocent to obstruction of correspondence. Reed faces obstruction charges and a three year probated sentence with restitution. Georgia Ruth Collins Price and Delores Jeanne Senter received two year terms or probations on related charges. A South Africa note warns mixing races at seashore areas may bring fines up to 286 or a year in jail.

Edward Michael Cunmingham Cynthia Gipsand Robert Wayne Cain Lorenzo Montoya Milton Black Cain Joe Woocarms James Fort Herby US. Treasury Younham Herby Federal Youth Corrections Act Yorham W. M. Reed Georgia Ruth Collins Price Federal Delores Jeanne Senter

West Virginia halts mining detonations after Buffalo Creek flood

The West Virginia Department of Mines orders immediate drainage of a large coal waste dam reservoir after a nearby dam failure. Gov Moore says all coal waste dams are being inspected as emergency crews search Buffalo Creek valley for missing and dead, with 80 known dead and 150 still listed as missing. Local residents warned to avoid burning debris while officials census the affected hollow and surrounding rivers.

Man, W. Va UPL West Virginia State Department of Mines Buffalo Creek Nicholas County Island Creek Coal Co Summerville W.va West Virginia Areh Moore Office of Emergency Preparedness State Department of Natural Resources Cinyandotte Here Amherst +Coal Co Noutsunis

Spur Woman Dies In University Hospital Rites Set

Mrs Jewell Smyth 72 of Spur died Thursday at University Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services will be at First Baptist Church Spur with burial in Aryten Cemetery. Survivors include two sons Buddy and Larry Wright, two daughters Florene Duboise and Marie Ely, a sister Lada Crossland, ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.

Spur Javion Fist Baptist Church Jewell Smyth University Hospital Darnbock Kriess Ohti Fle Truen Qostur Kipst Baptist Church of Oie Little Buddy Wright Larry Wright Gillette Wyo Florene Duboise Jayton Airs Marie Ely Abilene A Saster Lada Crossland Durant Okla Pat Copeland Gordon Hamilton Horace Davis Donnie Duboise Bob Dubase Aaron Bennett Jim McKnight Randy Arnold

Three more file for Ector ISD board seats

Three individuals filed for the Ector County Independent School District board Thursday. Michael Lynn Houck 25 from Mississippi a TI graduate works at First State Hank. Mrs Neal Huffaker 36 from Waco a former teacher holds a Texas Tech teaching degree. Jerry Fowler 37 Oklahoma native with UT marketing and Texas State management masters works as a Xerox sales rep and belongs to the Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang.

Waco Texas Tech University Oklahoma Fowler University of Texas Fast Texas State University Zerox Odessa

Newsman William H. Lawrence Dies While Covering NH Primary

ABC national affairs editor William H. Lawrence, a veteran newsman of four decades, died Thursday in Manchester while covering the New Hampshire primary campaign. He was 56 and had led ABC News as national affairs editor since 1865.

Manchester William H. Lawrence American Broadcasting Co New Hampshire Lawrence ABC News

Legislator's Wife Dies of Car Exhaust Poisoning

Katherine White 42 wife of Texas congressman Richard C. White died in the garage of her Chevy Chase home from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning. Raymond White 16 found his mother near the car and pulled her outside before investigators arrived. Medical examiner tentatively linked the death to carbon monoxide overdose and police listed the incident as pending autopsy results.

Chevy Chase Katherine White Texas White Richard C. White el Paso Washington Raymond Polie John T. Ball Pohiee Wasa Hutopey Poucessid Anther Pitchard Bethesda

Forensic Meet Set at Tech University This Weekend

Tech University hosts its Spring Forensic with about 600 students and 30 high schools competing. Teams travel from Dalhart to New Mexico and Goliad to many districts, under Prof Veo McGuire of Texas Tech. Registration opens today in the Business Administration Building. Debates start at 4 pm with rounds Saturday morning. speaking events in the Agricultural Building Auditorium. Awards at 1 30 pm Saturday in Room 202. finalists announced then.

Teasus ‘Tech University Hich Dalhart Vasp Goliad New Mexico Faranson Veo McGuhre Texas Tech Business Administration Pepddon Mall Agricultural Building Thee Beast Business Administration Building McGuire

Rites Planned for W. E. F. Garrett at Clarksville Church

Services for W. E. F. Garrett of Clarksville father of Dell Garrett of 3805 N Quirt Ave will be held today at 2 pm in New Haven Baptist Church Clarksville. Garrett died after eight weeks illness at a local hospital burial set at Clarksville Cemetery. His wife survives.

W. EF. Garrett Clarksville Co Dell Garrett N. Quirt Ave New Haven D.C Church Lubbock Garrett Imagene Williams Clarkaville

Problems We Solve and Perseverance in Faith

The excerpt reflects on day to day problems and how they are solved. Some solved quickly, others with steady work or luck. It notes hiring help, accidents, imagination, and fears shaping outcomes. It ends with a reminder to trust in God as the guiding force.

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Lawrimore Rites Planned Today

Funeral rites are planned today at Ford Memorial Chapel of First Baptist Church for William Lawrimore, with Dr David Rare officiating. He will be interred in Best Haven Cemetery, followed by burial at St Mary of the Pieter Tost. Attendees included family and local neighbors.

Dd Am Ianmore Shay Brest Mos York Neli

Former Cuban Secretary Dr Manuel Ampudia Dies

Dr Manuel Ampudia 73 former secretary of health and welfare of Cuba died at his home in Midland. He fled to the United States after 1959 when the Cuban government became communist. A rosary was held at Thomas Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife four sons Gerardo of New York four sisters and a stepson.

Thome - Panera Dior Manuel Armaindoa Menih United State Sural Wall Resthavern Cemetery Thomas Ampudia Madland Pleasar Otherna Rsrts Havana Thomas Furers Wefe Gerardo New York Conceptun Rothwais

Jury Deadlocked in DWI Trial at County Court

A six member jury five women and one man failed to reach a verdict in the Virgin George Allen DWI case at County Court at Law No 2. The foreman cited no basis to record a verdict after a brief deliberation. Three others faced arraignment for related charges and a raid yielded arrests for marijuana possession with bonds set at 500.

Virgin George Allen Lubbock Topvil Arin Do Edward Lee West Crair Alan Templeton

Angelo Seeks Mayoral Post Amid City Turmoil

A local editorial notes Angelo pursues the mayoral race as political tensions rise. The piece cites city officials and residents debating reforms and candidates with a focus on leadership and public safety.

Thomas Crabb Dies Rites Set

Thomas Crabb died Saturday at the Canton Foner Home Charpes. The pastor Veurnat will officiate at the funeral in Clovis Cemetery. Survived by daughters Mis bavi Niskern of Phoenix and Rose Simmeans of Juckeye Ari, with grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Thomas Crabb Thorax SC Saurday Cauttin Stes Juanes Hientand Baptist Church Papi Clovis Crotch Hobbs SUP VituLs Mis Bavi Niskern Phoenix Rose Simmeans Juckeye Ari Ralph Smart Alta Wet Beth Lee Ventura Calif Woo

World’s largest heroin seizure reported in Marseille

French customs agents seized 425 kilograms of pure heroin hidden in the bilges of a Caribbean shrimp boat. The cache, valued between 200 million and 450 million dollars on the streets, was described by U S Treasury officials as the largest of its kind.

Caprice Des Temps Marseille York Central America U.S United States Paul Knight TS. Narcotis Airope France Washington U.S. Treasury New

Elliott V M Moore Rites Arranged

Fragmentary obituary fragment notes funeral rites for Elliott V M Moore. Mentions December/Wednesday service at a chapel, with references to relatives including Dave McNeds of Fort Worth and Mrs Handsey, plus Clyde of San Antonio and other mourners.

Ataris Aed Tee Af Phoenig Teosisters Dave McNeds Fort Worth Handsey Fuubboek Clyde San Anpoin

Ex President Of Ford Motor Co Dies

Micdy CAD John Dayketea, former president of Ford Motor Co, died Thursday. An native of the Netherlands, he joined Ford in 1957 and rose to the presidency before being succeeded by Robert SMe Naot. He served on the board of directors from 195? to 19?. Dayketey lived at lower residens of ostiberhan hormpacdaim and was survived by a widow and two children. Funeral arrangements were pending.

John Dayketea Ford Mater Co Dved Thursdav Pewis Netherlands Dykstra Ford Robert Sme Naot Ostiberhan Bos Wadew Childret

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Kerrville W. J. Hood Dassen Lupdoek CIENT Feaethh Pacific Tory Mupp Mike Hiehuge Island Tokyo Ean Phare Hove Brae Tokyo Haya Tait Tom Edwards Paducah First United Methodist Church Avec Avoca Kinney Funeral Home Stamford Edwards i Jamies -Mc-Bride Coutese Hall Methodist Church Wichite Park Downing Funerial McBride Wiehite Ss Catetegia Barnes Cher Iss Turkenton Bally Tirehes Nass Navy Nasy Newton Gordon John Chapman Vnto Sudan Toukore Phes Salokoor Sparta Lausanne Switzerland Rive Halbert C. Woodward Cape Town South Africa W. Virginia Katherine Winte The Julien C.iyer Lawrimore Khdowin Michael Willams Jane Wall Todd Kimball Houston District Attorneys Office Justice of the Peace Charles Sraith Angelo Fosuerat Paaskin Dee Pathe Caigeass Dr . T Othioe Mrs Moret Maete Ball Atrix Weroadway Avenue S
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