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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1971

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Crowded wedding binds 25 in Onaga church

In Onaga Kansas an 18 month old flower girl and a 6 foot 11 usher led to a 25 person family wedding at St. Vincent DePaul with 3 priests cocelebrants. The town filled the church while a reception followed in the basement and Mrs. Ebert’s sons arrived from Europe to escort their mother.

Onaga Kan David Hund Patricia Ebert Thomas Kearns Richard Coleman Etzel Coleman Farrell St. Vincent Depaul’s

Nixon backs neutral Sweden plan to interment POWs

President Nixon endorsed Sweden's offer to intern prisoners of war from both sides in neutral custody. White House aides stressed no direct talks with Sweden occurred, and the plan hinges on a U.S. Hanoi agreement to transfer POWs. Swedish officials said they are willing to help as Washington presses for a settlement to facilitate U.S. withdrawal from Indochina.

United Press San Clemente Calif Nixon North Vietnam Indochina Sweden White House Washington California Ronald J. Ziegler Agence i France Presse United States Hanoi Laird Sec. of Defense Melvin BR. Laird Ziegler U.S U. S Stockholm

Supreme Court clears hurdle for state executions

The Supreme Court 6 3 upholding juries may choose death or life, signaling statewide executions possible but not mass killings. It rejects mandatory two phase trials though death penalty challenges remain, with 641 on condemned rows across 33 states and Texas cases at Ellis unit.

U.S. Supreme Court United States U.S Texas Ellis Unit Texas Penitentiary

PREMATURE BABIES RECEIVE SPECIAL CARE

National questionnaire results released for Tech freshmen indicate emphasis on neonatal care. The document notes trained staff and specialized equipment dedicated to premature infants.

Tech Sec. A

Prayer for Courtesy and Compassion

A devotional prayer asks God to help people avoid busyness and impatience and to show courtesy to others. It pleads for respect toward others' feelings and sensibilities through Jesus Christ.

Jesus

Pulitzer Environment Series Wins High Award

United Press International team Lucinda Franks and Thomas Powers earned the 1971 Pulitzer Prize for public service for a North Carolina environmental problems coverage by the Journal and Sentinel. The prizes also honored The Making of a Terrorist and the Kent State riots reporting with national and local coverage from editors and photographers.

United Press International Winston-Salem CNUC Journal and Sentinel North Carolina U.S Pulitzer Committee Columbia University United Press International Lucinda Franks Thomas Powers Diana Oughton Kent State Akron Beacon Journal John Paul Filo

Family terrorized as jailbreakers flee in Midland area

Four men escaped Ward County Jail near Mona Hans and robbed Dr. E. W. McCullough and family at gunpoint early Monday. They took cash, watches, a car, and narcotics. Suspects named include Jones, Simpson, Harris, Youngblood and others linked to the escape. Officials fear for a woman detainee's safety.

Aneetat Avalanche Journal Midland Ward County Monahans E. W. McCullough Johnny Jones James Simpson Raymond Harris Timothy Youngblood Raymond Hayes Danny Howard Elder Babbie Way Winters Colerman Youngblood Winters Ward

Bank Shootout Kills Two in Montreal Brinks Heist

In Montreal gunmen wearing masks and wigs opened fire on Brinks guards delivering $200,000 to a local bank. Six wounded, including the businessman’s wife. Police identify the dead gunman as Raymond Ray Lynch, 26, of Montreal. Italian couple not named.

Montreal UPI Brinks Raymond Ray Lynch

Mass Arrests Stifle Protest in Washington

Thousands of antiwar demonstrators were arrested in Washington in a record single day, with police estimating over 7,000 arrests. About 1,600 were placed in outdoor compounds as courts processed roughly 20 detainees per hour, bond set at 250 dollars, and a rented government enclosure used as a detention facility.

Travio Washington Rennie The Associated Press Washington Enlirearm

Protesters fail to disrupt city as troops patrol

Demonstrators camping at the sports arena faced scattered traffic issues as federal troops and traffic police reduced congestion. Congress members condemned the tactics with Sen. John V. Tunney calling the actions deplorable and Sen. Hugh Scott saying the protest failed as it deserved.

Ward Circle American University Congress John V. Tunney Dcalif Indochina Senate Hugh Scott

Thunderstorms Fail to Break Drought Across Texas Panhandle

Thunderstorms moved across the southern tip of the South Plains but brought only trace precipitation. A 20 percent chance of rain was forecast with highs in the upper 80s and a low 90s for Wednesday. State Agriculture Commissioner John C. White warned drought conditions persist despite brief showers.

Jerry Odom Avalanche Journal South Plains Lamesa Texas John C. White White

Davis Arrested in Capital Conspiracy Plot for Civil Rights Rights

Bennard C Davis a leader of antiwar protests in Washington was arrested held on 25000 bond on civil rights conspiracy charges. He allegedly conspired with John Froines another Chicago Seven defendant to interfere with citizens pursuing their constitutional rights as part of plans tied to a mass bridge action.

Washington Bennard C Ronnie” Davis Davis Chicago John Fraines Justice Department Froines FBT Peter Chase John Froines Mass Bridge

Davis arraigned on conspiracy to impede civil rights

U.S. Magistrate Arthur D. Burnett set a $25,000 bond for Davis on charges of conspiracy to interfere with citizens rights and to bar federal workers from their jobs. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for May 12. Davis could be released on a 10 percent cash bond, but funds were unavailable Monday night as protests roared and banged on jail walls during arraignment.

U.S Arthur D. Burnett Davis

Weather Map Page 3A Lubbock Forecast Update

A 20 percent chance of rain tonight. Highs today in the low 90s, lows around the mid fifties. Tomorrow’s high expected in the 80s with southerly winds from 15 to 30 mph.

Lubbock

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