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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1972

Page

8

Bomb threats trigger U S airport security upgrades

Bomb scares across major hubs prompted heightened security at Los Angeles and other airports. TWA, FBI and local police tightened checks as a extortionist demanded 2 million to reveal bomb locations, with a live device defused in New York and a threatened aircraft diverted.

Los Angeles International TWA Ats Terminal San Mateo County FBI Washington Chientals O'bbire Los. Henestigis Ware Pwassenveovates Jugeare Coef Twa Fiohta O'Hara Radian Aisrcraft Paty New York City Atlanta New York LaGuardia Westchester

House Shuns Backdown On Tough Busing Law Fight

The House rejects any retreat on a strict busing policy as conferees push for their amendments. Debate centers on preserving school integration measures and funding, with leaders stressing the program’s goals and federal help.

House J. Perkins Deiy Republican Taader Tveraid Ford Metacaun Toe Touse

Voters Speak Out On Statewide Elections

The piece reflects chaotic OCR of a voting-related scene with mentions of figures like Costas and Foner and references to Democratic and Republican themes. It hints at political division and mentions a representative named Slats and general public sentiment on elections.

Rites Scheduled for K. J. Johnson Odessa Businessman

Odessa businessman K. J. Johnson was found shot to death in his Odessa home. An autopsy was ordered by Justice Howard Williams. Johnson, Oklahoma native, moved to Odessa in 1905 and owned two businesses. Surviving family includes his wife, daughter Sandra McNamara, three sons, four brothers, two sisters, his mother, and seven grandchildren.

Hoan Fretay Navarene Bers Buriado Plubibard-Kelly Fanerat Thome Mencori Odessa Johnson Justice of the Pesce Howard Williams Oklahoma Haines City Fla Sandra McNamara Pearland Donald M Latchbock Richard I Tohatehi N. M Paul Kent GG. Johnson Oklahoma City Mammie Hart Pattie Taylor Ollie Johnson

California phones hint at earthquake risks and costs

A fragmented report notes concerns over earthquake threats in California and references costs, fees, and projects tied to monitoring and response efforts. It mentions volunteers or donors and ties to o124 public works activities, with unclear specifics about agencies or dates.

Area lawmakers subpoenaed over stock buys and votes

Fragmentary OCR notes reference subpoenas against area lawmakers, mentions stock purchases and a vote on a revision. Cross examination notes touch on memory refreshment and discussions with attorneys, with unclear names and dates.

Blaze Damages Residence Here

Fire damaged a Lubbock area residence Wednesday with heavy smoke and flames observed by neighbors. Firefighters fought the blaze, investigated possible arson, and kept the scene under control into the night.

Matt Bn Penears Heise

Funding Issue Special Call On Tap For Legislature

The court ruled against Bullock claiming implied authority to fund party primaries with state money. Justices warned against unconstitutional delegation of power while upholding primaries as serving a public purpose. Separate report notes a Dallas ruling voiding filing fees for candidates and explains funding instability for elections. Drug raid in Lubbock ends with two 22 year olds arrested for marijuana quantities found at their residence.

Justce Tom Beyler Bullock Reaviey Secretary of State Hearley Dallas Lubbock

City council revises civic center plans and Human Relations panel

The council agreed to alter building restrictions near the Great Plains Building and to revise the Human Relations Commission: appointors would include professionals such as a minister and psychologist, and the panel’s scope to investigate would be narrowed. The group also discussed street connections, river authority costs, and zoning for the civic center area.

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Elmer Stockton Funeral Friday at Brownfield

Funeral services for Elmer Stockton are set for Friday at the Brownfield Memorial Chapel with Rev. Pat Skenny officiating. Stockton died at about 85 at his Brownfield home after a lengthy illness and had lived in Brownfield since 192[year] having moved from Albany. He farmed in Terry County and later worked for the Power and Light Company in Brownfield. Survivors include his wife four sons a daughter three brothers and three sisters and 18 grandchildren.

Prownfield Reimer Lace Stockton Uppam Brownfield Funeral Home Memoria Pat Skenny First Baptist Church Juris Brownfield Funeral Home Terry County Memoral Cemetery Brownfield Albany Terry County The Power and Light Company Bressnheld Sik Fouts Elmer Fo Carl Phoenix Ariz Ray Odessa Tommy YD Abilene

Barnes backs special session to fund Texas primaries

Lt. Gov Ben Barnes said a special session is needed to fund primary elections after a state Supreme Court ruling blocked using state money. Gov. Smith, Secretary Bullock criticized for attempting to pay costs without legislative approval. Critics urged leadership and reform amid political tempers.

Barnes Houston John Hill

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