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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1971
Page
4
Lubbock police will issue citations to residents who litter streets while hauling refuse in open vehicles. The move, backed by City Manager Bill Blackwell, enforces Ordinance 777 with fines up to 200. Officers may require violators to pick up spilled debris to gain compliance.
The Texas Tech Dads Association announces the James G Allen Scholarship a $300 award for a top ranking sophomore with leadership and citizenship qualities. Eligibility requires a 3.5 GPA and activity participation with annual award in mid September. Funds expand aid from 10 to 20 grants next fall.
Thurmond, the 68 year old South Carolina senator, and his wife Nancy welcomed a 7 pound 11 ounce girl on Tuesday. The baby was born at 1 40 p.m. both mother and child are reported to be doing fine. The senator said the birth adds happiness to their marriage and he is a proud father.
Willie Earl Ross age 20 of 2402 Globe Ave was sentenced to 15 years after a quick guilty finding for robbery by firearms in 140th District Court. The jury deliberated under 30 minutes. Co defendant Curtis Nealy 18 of Slaton faces later trial for the Dec 23 holdup at Robert Heath trucking offices 2909 Ave C in which 1000 dollars in cash and a 1100 value ring and watch were seized.
The Senate Nominations Committee will review Gov. Preston Smith’s choice Dr. Elmer Baum for the State Banking Board on May 6. If confirmed, Baum’s two year term runs to Aug. 22 and could be affected by up to 16 opposing votes in the Senate. Baum, 56, is also state Democratic chairman and faced questions over a $125,000 profit from a stock loan, which he and Smith deny wrongdoing. Baum has long served in state public posts and has practiced osteopathy in Austin since 1943.
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