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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1971
Page
8
Nixon affirms economy while readers learn Macrame craft spreads from Texas Tech labs to homes in Lubbock. Art instructor Betty Street explains techniques from half-hitches to leaf knots as students tailor designs with beads, wood, and textiles alongside wall hangings and accessories.
Amtrak starts operations along the western Texas border with the first East West train from New Orleans reaching El Paso on Tuesday. VIP inaugural runs, including a Volpe national launch, proceed on schedule amid anticipation of a new era in intercity rail.
Morton special obituary for Marchus Hampton Pierce 72 resident of Morton who died 8 15 p m Saturday at Cochran Memorial Hospital services 10 a m Monday Singleton Funeral Chapel Rev Rex Mauldin officiating burial Nimrod Cemetery native of Cisco lived in Morton about a year survivors include daughter Mrs Deryl Bennett Morton son H M Pierce Lake Dallas four grandchildren one great grandchild
Norman L. Piwonka of Slaton, senior at Slaton High School and cadet major in Slaton Junior ROTC, earned a four year Army ROTC scholarship. He plans to attend Texas Tech to study zoology, with the Army paying tuition, fees, books, and other educational costs plus a $50 monthly subsistence allowance.
Mrs. Joan Prouty Repp, formerly of Lubbock and daughter of Mr and Mrs Parker F Prouty of 3019 21st St, is in critical condition in a St Louis hospital after major surgery early last week. She is president of The Avalanche Journal.
Mrs. McKay speaks of a long recovery beginning in June 1968 after an injury. The amputee endured a difficult period with hospital work and training in Houston while pursuing a future.
Maridene Margolis, 13, an eighth grade student from Southland School in Big Spring, captured the regional spelling crown earning a chance to visit Washington. The victory created local planning questions as her family and neighbors navigate the trip details and sponsorship.
In the Shau area Mr and Mrs McKay custodians at Texas Tech recall Tommy McKay who worked at the University Center snack bar before illness. A Tommy McKay Fund was created at Briercroft Savings and Loan as friends rally to help with expenses while his parents express hope for his return next fall.
The Texas Senate and House debate a six part tax bill raising sales, gasoline and cigarette levies to fund highways, parks, and other programs. The plan would boost the general sales tax to 4 percent, raise gasoline taxes, and widen cigarette and beer taxes with a projected large revenue impact.
Students witnessed two inmates attempt to break out near a garage as a Colorado State Penitentiary unit opened fire with shotguns and rifles. Witnesses said confusion followed the first shots and some students mistook the incident for a prank. No students were hurt. Authorities say the inmates climbed the wall from an exercise yard and had been moved from the death row area earlier.
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