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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1976

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Local Stores Report Mixed Savings Across Regions

Fragments indicate increased costs and savings efforts at multiple stores. Notes mention a "checklist store" and price changes for rolls, with references to farms and March timing.

Steam Locomotive Days Preserved By Slaton Project

A nostalgic feature recalls Engine 1809 and Slaton’s preserved locomotive living quarters used during the steam era. Retired engineer B H Bottinger recounts coal, bacon, and pay in days when a railroad ran on grit. The piece ties to memories of Amarillo and Atchison Topeka Santa Fe rails.

B.H. Bollinger Bollinger Slaton Slaton Project Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Ry. Co

Rumsfeld orders review of recruit training after death

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said he ordered a review of recruit training across all services following the death of Marine Pvt. Lynn McClure in San Diego during motivation training. He emphasized ensuring training practices are satisfactory and noted reforms already set in motion by the Marine Corps to end mistreatment and hazing.

Washington Donald Rumsfeld Rumsfeld McClure Pvt Lynn Mclre Lufkin Tex Eastsweek Marine’ Corps Pentagon San Diego

Reagan sweeps Texas as Carter widens Democratic edge

Reagan dominates the Texas GOP with all 96 delegates and sharply reshapes the nomination race. Ford battles to prove himself as Reagan closes in on Ford’s delegate lead while Carter cements his Democratic frontrunner status in Texas.

Dallas Ronald Reagan Texas Ford Reagan Georgia Jimmy ‘Carter Carter Dolph Briscoe John G. Tower South Southwest

Prayer for fitness to serve God

A reader offers a concise daily prayer asking for guidance to use all gifts for God's glory. The speaker seeks strength to keep the body fit as a useful instrument in service to the Lord.

Leftist forces gain port area control amid Gaza conflict

Reports indicate leftists seized control of the port district after driving Christians from the seaside hotel area last week. American envoy Dean Brown has returned to Beirut to press mediation as heavy weekend fighting, including artillery barrages, continues nearby.

Beirut Lebanon Uete J Ala Dean Brown Eceneel

Canvass of Returns Scheduled Tuesday

Voters delivered a runoff for a highly contested Democratic Party nomination race with two rematches expected to energize campaigns into a June 5 runoff. The Tuesday canvass by Republican and Democratic organizations will set the stage as party chairmen meet at 5 p.m. in the 99th District Court. Reagan and Bush tied results and other races form on the November ballot with several uncontested seats noted in Lubbock County.

Lubbock County 99Th District Pets Justice of the Peace FH. Bolen Allen L. Meurer Wayne Essary D.J Bud'’' Manis GOP Raynard Macha Olther Earl Yarbrough Chick” Brasfield Russell S. Hardin Thomas L. Clinton Daley Brut Mett Fides John N. ‘Wilson Ronald Reagan Jimmy

Weather forecast for Lubbock and vicinity

Partly cloudy and cooler today. Warmer Tuesday with a twenty percent chance of rain and thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday. High today in the 70s, low tonight around 50. High Tuesday mid 70s. Winds 15 to 20 mph east to southeast.

Lubbock

Bentsen Seeks Comfort in Senate Campaign

In a fractured report, Senator Lloyd Bentsen seeks steadiness in the Texas Senate race amid a turbulent primary fight. The piece notes his stance on policy and his appeal to conservative voters seeking a reliable alternative to the presidential candidates.

Bentsen Associated ‘Press US Lloyd Bentsen Texas Jimmy Carter Phil

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