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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1972
Page
13
A tour screened slides of ranch headquarters era buildings detailing condition and furnishings as restoration progresses. The presenter discussed which structures were chosen and what segments remain to be completed, urging heirs to participate in the project.
Holy Week events begin today with area services sponsored by the Hereford Ministerial Association continuing through Easter. First United Methodist Church hosts a Festival of Rolling Art featuring religious paintings and crafts through Easter Sunday. Ranch women display Spanish era scenes while ranch Museo hosts restoration talks and guided tours for visitors and school groups.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrived in Nairobi for a brief stop on their Far East and Indian Ocean tour, greeted by about 1,000 spectators. The royal party met President Jomo Kenyatta at State House, with Kenya’s culture showcased in a mix of British ceremonial dress and local dances. The Queen, 45, continued to London after a four hour stay as Philip plans a week of bird watching at Lake Nakuru.
Gov Bruce King weighs three options after federal court showdown on filing fees and candidate limits. He plans a Wednesday legislative session with lawmakers and top state officials to discuss replacing the filing fee with a petition, restoring a pre primary convention system, or keeping an open primary with a runoff.
The Lamesa Dawson County beautification effort advances with a $1,7006 fundraising start and a six-member joint committee from City County and Chamber. Bids from area nurseries were opened with a $1590 bid from the main supplier, and $2,506.70 budgeted for greenery for the courthouse lawn. The plan includes island peninsulas with separate forms per corner, possible city employment of a concrete worker, and potential per island costs around $650. The project aims to spark community enthusiasm, with fundraising by local clubs and memorial gifts, plus cleanup drives and demolition of vacant buildings to improve downtown appeal including the courthouse area. Youth involvement via Boy Scout Troop 708 spruces up a parcel north of the Lamesa Tourist Center.
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