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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1972

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Congress May Act To Bar Airline Ransom Payments

Secretary Volpe suggested Congress may prohibit airlines from paying ransoms to hijackers. He spoke after a meeting of airline officials on bomb threats and hijacking, noting legislation could be introduced to ban payments. He could not disclose details of any formal proposal.

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FAA announces new security rules for airports

FAA Administrator John J. Shaffer outlined mandatory security measures for all airports with scheduled service. Airports must gain FAA approval for master security plans and control entry to air operations areas including vehicle access. The rules, to be effective April 6, require passenger and baggage screening and stricter on site security.

FAA John J. Shaller Shaller Shaffer Airline

Lubbock Interstate Route Hopes Spurred by Seymour Meeting

A Seymour meeting formed a committee to pursue an Interstate style free way linking Lubbock with Dallas Fort Worth. Texas officials discussed design routes and federal designation while warning funding and rights of way pose challenges for extending the Interstate system.

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Detense Set To Call 47 Detense Set To Call 47 CA

Fragmented OCR text shows scattered names and phrases with unclear context. The readable portions mention numbers like 47 and 13, and scattered references to places and people, but no coherent event or report to summarize into a factual item.

Indian Chief Denies Book Data Listed

The document records a claim involving an Indian chief who denies data listed in a book. It references estate actions linked to James Moon and mentions probate and repatriation themes, with unclear OCR fragments indicating trustee or beneficiary details.

Petitions Urge City Liquor Election In Lubbock

Petitions certified for a citywide liquor election will be presented Monday to the Lubbock County Commissioners Court. County Clerk Frank Guess asserts there are more than enough valid signatures to call the election, with totals based on a 40 910 vote baseline from 1968.

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Tech Young Socialist group challenges campus recognition

The oar TECH Young Socialist group charges the university will not extend campus recognition. The report notes related campus events and administrative responses as part of the ongoing student affairs coverage.

Propane Tank Rupture Triggers Fiery Crash in Lowell

Thirteen people were injured when cars on the Lowell Technical site campus burst into flames after driving over gas from a ruptured propane tank. The tank ruptured when a crane lifted it, breaking a bottom valve. Most injuries were in five cars passing the area at the time.

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Prayer for comfort and hope in a bereaved year

A reader offers a prayer asking God to comfort those who have suffered losses over the past year and to encourage resilience. The supplication seeks love in hearts and world peace through faith.

Windbreak Planting Campaign Aims to Shield West Texas

The Texas Forest Service leads a windbreak program for West Texas to protect life and property from sandblasting by March. Robert J. Fewin, on loan from the service to Texas Tech, directs the effort with local residents urged to participate.

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Trade tensions and talks shift to Paris amid U S China outreach

U S China discussions move to Paris as policy makers seek channels to bridge gaps. The White House tied talks to President Nixon’s visit, with reports of possible cautious steps on major issues and market reactions including lending rate expectations at Citi and broader banking commentary.

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Texas highway funds total 10.4 million for South Plains

The Texas Highway Commission approves a two year consolidated program with South Plains receiving 10 442 720 including 9 845 720 for construction and 597 000 for right of way Lubbock County gets 2 585 000 in new construction 969 720 for Loop 289 and 150 000 for right of way Projects listed by county include multiple Loop 289 and US routes with funds for grades surfaces structures signing illumination and right of way purchases

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Midland Youth Dies In Crash On Texas 29

Midland youth Gary Kel Het aged 16 was killed in a two vehicle crash on Texas 29 within Llano city limits. His mother and another person were injured. Relatives said he was on the way to Austin to watch Midland High School play in the state Class AAAA basketball semifinals.

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Regional County Spelling Bee Contest Held Today

The county spelling bee final, sponsored by the school district, will determine the participant to the National spelling bee. Principal Joel Pierce and host Gerald Snodgrass coordinate the event with judges Frances Akins Charles Johnson Earlene Guess and Bob Hodgeson.

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Weather map page notes for Lubbook and vicinity fair

The weather map notes a fair outlook for Lubbook and nearby areas with a cooler trend Sunday. Winds from the south and southwest are expected to moderate, with low temperatures tonight in the upper 40s.

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