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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1972
Page
7
A microbiologist proposes a system to identify suspects by their bacteria present at crime scenes. He suggests removing bacteria with a vacuum and using lab methods to match samples, claiming some germs are as unique as fingerprints.
A regional band meet concluded Wednesday with sweepstakes winners in the North Zone. Competitors earned top honors across the Tier A and B divisions, with groups performing through Tuesday and Wednesday to determine state qualifiers.
Levelland City Council approved the fiscal year budget, with no general increase for Wilkes and city employees, average 7 percent for fulltime staff, and 4 percent for police. Projects include equipment replacement, defense warning system, two new subdivisions, lake improvements, sidewalks, street work, drainage ponds, and a new police water department comms system. An annexation ordinance for Capitol School, Northside Park, and Ellington St. right of way passed. The budget runs April 1, 1972 to March 31, 1973.
The Hon. Zollie Steakley of the Texas Supreme Court will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday to the South Plains Trust and Estate Council at the Lubbock Country Club. His talk titled The Dust in Our Eyes precedes an informal reception at 6:30 p.m. and marks the last meeting of the 1971 72 year, also serving as Ladies Night.
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