12 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1977
Page
1
Flint Michigan plans a Bus Drivers Hall of Fame inside its new Mass Transit Authority headquarters. Eligibility requires meritorious service of ten years with the Flint MTA. The move honors veteran drivers and boosts recognition for frontline transit workers.
A burglar was found asleep on a South Sute apartment sofa after allegedly trying to carry out a theft. Tony Talbert, 19, was arrested and charged with burglary after Rosemary Kinend returned home to discover stereo, a portable TV and other belongings piled by the front door and the suspect snoring inside.
Hog judging results at the Jun or Enestock Show Thursday night award multiple champions and reserve titles. John Bil Hed led Napshires to champion in his division while Dale Redman and Kelly Mason earned reserve honors.
A windy cooler day with blowing dust and a slight chance of rain or snow. Winds decrease and a bit warmer today. Sunday expected warmer with a low near 30 and Saturday high near 60.
Ralph Wayne of Plainview was appointed deputy comptroller and chief clerk by Texas Comptroller Bob Bullock. Wayne, 44, will replace Randall B. Wood who resigns to enter private law practice and will stay on staff through April 30. Wayne owns radio stations in Odessa Plainview Brownwood and Marshall. He previously served eight years in the Texas House and was a close associate of former Lt Gov Ben Barnes.
Former President Gerald R. Ford will visit New York March 22-23 for a two day session with Eisenhower Fellows and address the 1977 orientation. He will meet NBC executives on March 24 to discuss appearances on NBC news programs next year.
Gov. Dolph Briscoe’s Budget and Planning Office recommended denying Image Inc. federal funding for a youth counseling recreation and job training program in four Texas sites. County officials and SPAG opposed duplicating existing programs, calling the plan a boondoggle and waste of tax dollars. John Shaw praised the decision as a taxpayer victory, noting doubts about federal funding.
Sue Dewalt, one of the first two women on the New Mexico State Police, requests a transfer from Las Cruces to Albuquerque to be with her husband and for his stomach ailment treatment. The Police Board deferred to Chief Martin Vigil, who favors denial pending more medical evidence.
Two births recorded at local hospitals. Jan Olson weighs ? pounds ? ounces born at Tl am Feidag West Teens Hospital. Meg Lamar Thoma and partner welcome a baby weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces born at University Hospital.
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