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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1971

Page

6

Abernathy Chamber Banquet Honors Heart Surgeon Bricker

Abernathy marks its chamber banquet with Dr. Donald L. Bricker as speaker on heart surgery. Three local Bricker patients from Abernathy and Petersburg showcase revived health after vein grafts and bypass procedures. Bricker notes rising use of revascularization and cites 10 million potential beneficiaries nationwide. Charles Bowen named Outstanding Citizen for service to Dimes, Scouting, Little League, Lions Club, Fire Department, and Community Action Board. New officers and directors announced. Snodgrass notes Abernathy on the road.

Tanner Laine Avalanche-Journal Abernathy Lubbock Donald L. Bricker Chamber of Commerce Andy Reid Doyle Oswalt Bricker West Texas West Texas Methodist Hospital West Texas Hospital St. Mary of the Plains Hospital Charles Bowen March of Dimes Scouting Little League Lions Club Fire Department Community Action Board South Plains Crossroads Jerry Bartley Louis Schaap Y. F. Snodgrass Chamber Texette Sextet South Plains College Levelland Abernathy Chamber Snodgrass Terry Echols

Auto Collision Suits Continue

Testimony in two auto collision cases will continue this morning in the 72nd and 137th District Courts. In the 72nd, George H. Collins and Mrs. Collins sue for 20000 in injuries from a Feb 20 1970 crash at Avenue J and 34th St in Lubbock. In 137th, Norma Strickland and Janet Riney sue Geneva Richardson and Floyd Richardson plus Western Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co for injuries from a March 9 1970 crash in the 3600 block Avenue Q. Strickland seeks 25000 and Riney 10000.

Home Mortgage Decreases Cost in Assumed Loans

New York United Press International reports that buyers can save substantially by assuming existing mortgages when current rates are high. Glen E. Jorgensen of Universal C.L.T. Credit Corp says older loans have lower rates, with 15 to 20 year old purchases offering the biggest differences.

New York UPI Glen E. Jorgensen Universal C.L.T. Credit Corporation

Cartoonist warns mobs could target radio and TV stations

Al Capp at the National Association of Broadcasters denounces coverage of President Nixon as unfair while urging vigilance against mob action. Herbert Klein defends the administration's right to criticize media and cites uneven coverage of Cambodia and Laos. George Romney also calls for fair treatment of Nixon’s war efforts.

Chicago al Capp Broadcasters Capp Nixon National Association of Broadcasters Klein Herbert Klein L'il Abner Richard Nixon Southeast Asia George Romney Housing and Urban Development

Drug Possession Nets Sentence

Domingo R. Rangel, 22, of 2914 Auburn, pleaded guilty in County Court at Law No 1 to possession of dangerous drugs and was sentenced to 20 days in jail plus court costs. Jane Mendieta, 29, and Nicho Mindieta, 43, both of 514 42nd St, were charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor with $250 bond each. Mary Hall Coley, 56, of 1914 Ave M, faced $500 bond on a possession charge. Joe Jucero, 41, of 218 N Ave P, and Santiago Ramos, 2809 Colgate, each posted $500 bond on weapons and assault charges respectively.

Domingo R. Rangel Auburn Edwin H. Boedeker Jane Mendieta Nicho Mindieta 42Nd St Mary Hall Coley 1914 Ave. M Joe Jucero N. Ave. P Santiago Ramos Colgate

Company Fetes Workers Here At Lake Ransom Canyon

J. W. Chapman & Sons held its annual meeting at Lake Ransom Canyon with about 70 salesmen and spouses attending. The event announced a Lake Ransom Canyon home show run by Lake Ransom Canyon Developers with the Lubbock Home Builders Association. R. E. Finley was honored for 18 years in farm and ranch sales. The firm bills itself as the largest real estate company between Fort Worth and Phoenix.

J. W. Chapman & Sons Lake Ransom Canyon Lubbock Home Builders Association R. E. Finley Chapman Organization Fort Worth Phoenix Ariz

Smiths' grandson born in Texas at 1 08 p.m.

Gov. and Mrs. Preston Smith welcome their third grandchild, a son named Preston Conrad, born to their son Mickey Smith and daughter-in-law Tuesday at 1:08 p.m. in Texas.

Smiths Austin UPI Preston Smith Smith Mickey Smith Preston Conrad

Area City Honors Outstanding Farmer Citizen At CC Fete

Denver City honors jeweler Ed Gayle as Outstanding Citizen of the Year and Marvin Newman as Outstanding Farmer at the Chamber of Commerce banquet. About 170 attendees at the Community Building heard Dr. James Blakely humor and wisdom on success. Officers and directors were installed, with Duvall as president and Gayle among new directors.

Karen Wright Avalanche-Journal Denver City Ed Gayle Marvin Newman Chamber of Commerce Bea’s Gayle Newman Higginbotham Chamber Stanley Duvall Dewey Adair Sam Eudy Cecil Bickley Walter Holland Kirs. S. E. Campsey Vernon Townes Joe Harris L. L. Boulter Edgar Self Gene Snyder Pete Kizer Holland Eudy Duvall Dub Garrett E. M. Weaver Dewey

Texan Suggests DMZ Talks Site Urged

Rep. Robert Price argues Paris peace talks should move to the DMZ to pressure a quicker settlement like the Korean War. He says proximity to action would spur negotiations and urges action on humane treatment and early POW releases. He notes a prior similar resolution and stresses the issue is humanitarian not military.

Washington UPS Robert Price R-Tex Paris Demilitarized Zone North Vietnam South Vietnam Price House Dmz Panamajon Congress

Fire causes damage at Jobe's Chevron Station

Firefighters responded to Jobe's Chevron Station at 110 University Ave Tuesday afternoon after a shop attendant used gas and kerosene mixtures to clean a car engine and ignited a flare on the hot manifold. The blaze heavily damaged the engine area and hood and fenders paint. minor heat damage to the station interior. Vehicle owner listed as Rick Haley.

Jobe Chevron University Ave Rick Haley

Cardinal Poma Named Proxy for Italian Bishops

Cardinal Poma of Bologna has been designated as the proxy for the Italian bishops, assuming coordinating duties on their behalf. He will represent the bishops in church affairs and consult on policy matters.

Rome Cardinal Poma Bologna

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