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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1972
Page
5
Air Force birthday events featured a decorated veteran of three wars and award ceremonies honoring officers and the Thunderbirds. The afternoon program included remarks on strategic power and modernization, with presentations recognizing outstanding service and leadership.
Col Walter Tf Baxter wings accept award as Ist Lat William Roser Carter receives Silver Star for bravery. Carter a ResAce instructor pilot and 1988 Lexus Tech graduate also earned the Distinguished Flying Cross in a ceremony.
Nevada Gaming Commission demands Howard Hughes consent to appear before state officials to discuss casino licensing. The panel seeks approvals on current gaming operations and emphasizes accountability for Hughes and his properties including Castaways and Sands.
Mrs Comers rites planned list includes family mourners and local church members. The notice names James Phan and other relatives with connections to Corpus Christi and nearby communities.
Services for N. C. Sullivan of Lublin to be held at 2 p.m. at Franklin-Bartles Chapel with Pastor Bynum and Reverend Harris assisting. Burial at Resthaven Memorial Park. Native of Hope Arkansas, Sullivan lived in Lublin eight years, survived by wife, four children, two sisters, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
An assistant attorney general discussed crackdown on pyramid marketing schemes used to recruit buyers who pay percentage fees on memberships sold. The Arizona attorney general noted such schemes may defraud and promised action, while lawmakers debated a proposed act tied to a 4,971 feature count and senate consideration.
An official from the VA hospital system was admitted to a medical facility in Ver Cape early today. Reports indicate the individual received treatment for a vomiting issue and related discomfort.
The Sass government stated it will not try Fedith Levi until she finishes any sentence imposed in the United States. Levi and husband Clifford Levi face conspiracy and related charges with possible prison terms up to 34 years. Extradi tion cannot occur before completion of any U S prison sentence, said Bernard Heverdin, the Swiss government attorney. The June 18 date referenced remains tied to state and federal charges.
A petition filed Thursday seeks to place Communist Party candidates for president and vice president on Kentucky’s November ballot. Kentucky Communist Party chairman Mike Welch said 1,453 signatures were gathered, many at shopping centers, and must now be verified.
R A Whitson Midland County civil deputy died at 66 after a hospital stay. Funeral services set with Fillis Funeral Home in Midland. Survived by wife, a son Richard A Je of Waco, three daughters, mother, two brothers, and three sisters.
The Defense Department seeks authorization to fund 2.2 million in military construction in its first year for Texas Air Force Base. The request covers an officers mess hall and related facilities, with an anticipated separate appropriation measure.
J. L. Melton 56 of Friona died Thursday in Palmer County Community Hospital. Native of anger, he moved to Friona about hb years ago from Clarksville. He was a mechanic. Survived by wife Opal two daughters Linda Miller and Janet Stowers two sons Larry and Sandy two brothers Floyd Truett two sisters Irene McDowel Jissie Batchelor Gama Meldowell and other relatives. Funeral services pending at Clathorn Funeral Home.
The Nebraska unicameral legislature voted to pursue the Equal Rights Amendment. State Sen Fern Hubbard Orme secured consent to suspend rules and push the measure forward. She hopes Nebraska becomes the second state to ratify after Hawaii moved to ratify following the U S Senate action.
Fragmentary passage references Hesekiah and a prayer for extra years. Mentions Isaiah and a request for peace and departure in age. Lacks coherent events, speakers, or identifiable sources.
Funeral services for Ernest Marion Erwin 70 of Levelland are planned at Park Drive Baptist Church at 4 p m today with Rev Fred Flake and Rev Raymond Batts officiating. Burial will follow in Levelland City Cemetery under Smith Funeral Home direction. Erwin moved to Levelland 15 years ago and was a retired merchant and deacon. survivors include wife two daughters a son a stepson and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mes Lila Mae Payne 37 died at Lubbock Methodist Hospital. Services set for 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Tahoka with burial in Tahoka Cemetery. Survived by five daughters, four sons, parents Mr. and Mrs. Payne of Tahoka, five sisters and four brothers.
Mrs Frances Perry 78 died about 9 10 pm Wednesday at Methodist Hospital Lubbock after a crash near Sterling City. Her husband was seriously injured and remained in Brownfield or area hospitals. Funeral arrangements pending at Brownfield Funeral Home with services at Crestview Church. Survivors include three daughters and two brothers with a large extended family.
Odessa obituary notes Mrs Milehead Pasalila Francis 63 died at home from natural causes. Funeral home handled arrangements. Born in Mississippi she moved to Odessa from Cheyenne Wyoming. She was a practical nurse. Survivors include five sons Dirden. five daughters Wyckliffe Johns Barker and Ella Mae Barker among others. Mother Elizabeth Morris of Memphis and Curtis Morris are listed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Brief election results show 100 absentee votes city wide with 87 from Anthony Huckaby area and 1 year high school student from Odessa listed as satisfactory. Multiple obituaries and services listed for local residents including Lynn Ernest Smith Nora Kinser Lula Garcia John Garner Severing Cur rizalez Carlos Danvato Sr Billy Morgan and Jose Rivra with funeral home details and burial sites across Brownfield Tahoka Hermleigh Aspermont and Lubbock districts.
Funeral services are planned for Lana Savage who died at Medical Center Hospital. Pastor Vernon Neeley of First United Pentecostal Church will officiate. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her husband and four sons two daughters and many relatives across Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico.
Friona United Methodist Church hosts funeral services for J. W. Par a Friona resident who died recently. The rites will be led by Rev. Herschel Thurston with assist from Hon. Albert Jaindies. Burial follows at Friona Cemetery with Claborn Funeral Home directing. Par was a Montague County native who moved to Friona in 1919, worked as a farmer and building contractor, and was a charter member of the Friona United Methodist Survivors include his wife daughters and several grandchildren.
Two Basin Well Service Co workers in Midland were injured when a pulling unit malfunction trapped them. Mike Madad, 23, suffered multiple injuries and was listed in critical condition at Midland Memorial Hospital after surgery. Juan Veneras, 19, had minor injuries and was released after treatment.
Funeral services for Tom A. Davis 63 who died Thursday in Plains Memorial Hospital will be at 2:00 p m today at Furst United Methodist Church with Pastor Jira Pickins officiating. Burial follows at West Lawn Memorial Park. Davis, a Blossom native, operated Easter Gin north of Dimmitt and is survived by his wife, a daughter Ann Swain of Lubbock, four brothers Mack Cooper John Kemp Dale Baytown Cleve Lubbock, and sister Ruby Blevins of Beaumont.
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