Storms rake Panhandle as forecasts call for rain
The National Weather Service warned of a slight chance of rain on Monday across the South Plains after a line of thunderstorms swept Texas and parts of Oklahoma and Kansas. Severe storms with large hail and damaging winds were possible, with additional activity reported in New Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley.
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CAP Pilots in Practice Search for Lost Hunter
Lubbock Civil Air Patrol pilots join Floydada unit in a simulated manhunt over Caprock country east of Floydada. About 50 members fly 10 airplanes and operate radio vehicles to locate a dummy hunter and guide rescue teams.
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Seminole Peach Queen crowned in sixth annual pageant
Pennie Harber, a 16 year old Seminole High sophomore, was named Seminole Peach Queen at the sixth annual pageant in the high school auditorium. First runner up was 17 year old Vickie Farris and second runner up was Angela Shepherd. The event drew 18 contestants, the largest field in pageant history, with 1970 queen Linda Aryain crowning the new titleholder. Master of ceremonies was Dee Bowman and musical accompanist Paula Caffey.
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Linda Aryain
Teenager Dies After Poisoned Lemonade Incident
In Munich a 17 year old boy ended his life after ingesting a weed killer mixed with lemonade at a movie theater. Police said he carried the poison vial and bought the drink at the theater.
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Texas Tech Grad Named London American School Aide
Ian Smith of Lubbock has been appointed assistant headmaster and Upper School principal of the American School in London. The 31 year old holds degrees from Texas Tech and previously led Aspen High School in Colorado. He and his wife Carolyn will relocate with two children to London in July.
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Fire department battles multiple blazes across city
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at the home of Jerry Graham on 2102 38th St at about 11:30 pm Saturday. Other calls included grass fires on 200 block Guava Ave and 1602 Ave X with no damage, a dumpster fire reported at 2309 Cedar Ave, and a car fire on 1150 p.m. at 1608 19th causing moderate damage to a vehicle belonging to Dale Holmes. The department also responded to a false alarm and a fire at 2203 25th St, residence of John Austin. Ownership and details vary across incidents.
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Miss Cotton Crown Awarded In Last Frontier Pageant
Jolene Cox, 17, of Enochs, won the 1971 Miss Cotton title at the Last Frontier Cotton Council pageant in Morton. First runnerup Deann Ramsey, second Michelene Marina, third Rita Spence, and fourth Jane Wilcox. The winner earns an expenses paid trip to Dallas for the state contest.
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D. A. Ramsey
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Wayne Wilcox
Nick Rice
Lubbock
Wendy Wooley
South Plains Maid of Cotton
Sandra Martin
Lubbock County
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South Plains ‘Maid of Cotton
Betty Silahan
Cochran County
Dallas
Texas
Elaine Lynskey
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Tito vows unity as Yugoslavia reorganizes
President Tito, speaking in Labin on May Day, declared Yugoslavia will not tolerate enemies seeking to fragment unity. After a three day Communist Presidium session, he urged rapid admin reorganization to give republics more sovereignty while stressing need for equal rights among nationalities. He warned pointedly on political discord hurting the economy amid East West tensions.
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Wedding spectacle as clowns wed in San Francisco circus ballet
In a 244 hour event at Glide Memorial Church, clowns Raggedy Robin and Raggedy Jane exchanged vows in a 15 minute ceremony attended by 500 invited spectators. The celebration featured belly dancers bands a college choir and circus acts with performers from the California Clowns and guests from San Francisco City College.
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McDonald's All Beef Hamburgers and Fries Offer
McDonald’s promotes a value combo with two all beef hamburgers, world famous fries, and a Coke. The ad highlights getting change back from a dollar, signaling a budget-friendly meal.
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