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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1971

Page

3

Heatly blamed for retirement of welfare worker in Texas

AP reports House Appropriations Chairman W S Heatly allegedly pushed welfare worker Cleo F Grimes to retire from his district. Deputy Welfare Commissioner Herbert C Wilson denied the charge. Grimes offered to transfer, citing Heatly political pressure, while Heatly refused comment.

Sioner Herbert C. Wilson Cleo F. Grimes House General Investigating Committee Welfare Department Menton Murray Harlingen Shawver Wilson Grimes Department William Gibbs Heatly State Office

Area Students Named Editors at West Texas State

Leona Harms of Littlefield and James Sharp of Seagraves named to head student publications at West Texas State University for fall. Harms will edit the Prairie and Sharp will edit the Le Mirage. Other staff include Sandra Wright Greg Densmore Jim Steiert and Linda Lockett.

Plainsman Press South Plains College Levelland Sharp Sandra Wright Pampa Greg Densmore Sweetwater Jim Steiert Hart

WTSU Chooses Wichita State Dean as Business School Leader

Dr. Eldon Curtis Lewis, 37, of Wichita State University, is named dean of West Texas State University School of Business effective July pending Board of Regents approval. He succeeds C. C. Callarman who retires from the post but remains on the teaching faculty after serving since 1956. Lewis joined Wichita State as accounting chair in 1967 and became assistant dean before being elevated to dean last year.

Canyon Eldon Curtis Lewis Wichita State University West Texas State University University Board of Regents Lewis College of Business Administration Wichita State C. C. Callarman Callarman School of Business Department of Accounting University of Missouri

Mistrial Declared in Heroin Sale Case

Judge Robert C. Wright declared a mistrial in the 137th District Court as jurors heard testimony in the Joe Luna case. Officer Ed Hernandez testified about undercover heroin transactions on February 19, 1970, including Luna selling two packets for $15 before the judge ruled certain statements unresponsive and prejudicial.

Robert C. Wright 137Th District Court Joe Luna E. 35Th St Wright Ed Hernandez Lubbock Police Department A. W. Salyars Hernandez Luna Herenandez

NMJC Instructor Gets New Post

Howard Kipple, longtime NMJC instructor and computer programmer, is named director of institutional data processing effective July 1. A former Hobbs math teacher, he holds bachelor and master degrees from the University of Arkansas and pursued further graduate work at Western Illinois University. His duties cover data processing for inventory, class rolls, class cards, state reports and payroll.

HOBBS Howard Kipple New Mexico Junior College NMJC Kipple University of Arkansas Western Illinois University

Thieu Announces South Vietnam Cease-Fire Plans

Saigon president Nguyen Van Thieu announced a 24 hour cease-fire in South Vietnam to mark Buddha's birthday anniversary Sunday. He gave no details but said further information would be released later this week.

Saigon Nguyen van Thieu South Vietnam Buddha

Deputies Probe Safe Burglary at Handy Food Center

Deputies continued the investigation into a safe burglary at Handy Food Center in Wolfforth. Thieves pried the front door, cracked the safe, and escaped with 1700 in cash eight radios five cameras 15 watches cigarettes and other items.

Sheriff's Deputies Handy Food Center Wolfforth

Birth announcements from area families report multiple newborns

The notice lists several births at St Marys and Lubbock Osteopathic and Methodist Hospitals. Parents and occupations include Edwin Gulley a data processing programmer at TIME-DC, Gene Layton Stinnett a PBX installer for Southwestern Bell, Patricio Luera at Dr Pepper Bottling Co, and others. Twin births and a Philippines-based military father are noted.

Edwin D. Gulley Send Sr St. Mary's Hospital TIME Gene Layton Stinnett St Mary's Hospital Southwestern Bell Telephone Patricio Luera Anne Lauf Porter Hospital Dr. Pepper Bottling Co

Makers Sold Drugs Despite July Ban

FDA documents show cyclamate containing products remained on shelves for up to nine months after a July 1 1970 ban. Dr. Charles Edwards heads the FDA and faces criticism for weak enforcement and agreeing to market surveys before action. Abbott Laboratories planned to sell remaining Sucaryl stock despite the ban.

Washington Food and Drug Administration Charles C. Edwards FDA House Subcommittee Edwards House Intergovernmental Relations Subcommittee Subcommittee Abbott ‘Laboratories of Chicago L. H. Fountain D-N.c Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association

Texas Tech Coeds among Miss Wool and Mohair Finalists

Three Texas Tech coeds Rhonda Lewis Vicki Ray and Francine Tippen rise as finalists in the 20th Miss Wool and Mohair of Texas contest slated May 21 to 25 in Dallas. Reigning Miss Judy Womack will crown her successor at the Dallas Apparel Mart and Texas hopes for national representation in June.

San Angelo Texas Tech E Ray Seminole Francine Tippen Paducah Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association Rand The Mohair Council of America Judy Womack Hillsboro Texas Dallas Apparel Mart Miss Womack Carolyn Cole Sterling City Angelo State University Deborah Crouch Dallas Tyler Junior College Elizabeth Hunter Texas Christian University Jo Ann Ivy University of Texas Sally Heap Temple Cathy McCartney Stephen F. Austin State University Sherman Michelle Magers University of Texas At Arlington Nancy Martin Houston University of Houston Dana Palmie South Texas Junior College Sandi Tomczak Wharton County

Berkeley Draft Office Ransacked After Antiwar Rally

About 300 protesters from UC Berkeley blocked University Avenue and marched through downtown, smashing a draft office and two bank windows. A secretary was injured by a typewriter as files and officer equipment were scattered. police arrived after the demonstrators fled.

Berkeley Calif Selective Service Washington, D.C Bank of American United California Bank University of California University Avenue University City Sproul Plaza Capitol

Graduation Week At Texas Tech Sets Testing and Commencement

Final exams begin at Texas Tech as the university nears the end of the academic year. Commencement on May 15 will confer degrees on about 2,700 graduates with Army and Air Force ROTC commissioning earlier that day. President Pecora will deliver the address as enrollment hits a record 19,491. Summer term starts May 31 with residence halls opening May 32. Lubbock Christian College finishes finals May 14 ahead of its first four year commencement in 1972.

Texas Tech Tech Board of Regents Tech University Center William T. Pecora Lubbock Christian College

Teen Passes London Driving Test After Reading Instructions

John Fox, 18, passed his road test on the first attempt after studying 15 written lessons. He has been deaf and mute since birth.

London John. Fox

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Linda Lockett el Paso le Mirage WTSU Lubbock Jaycees James Womack George Gandy Ronald Key Larry Anderson Glenn Horbratschk Pat Donley Globe Shopping City Department Agriculture Weiners Camelot U.S.D.A INSP BLACK Hormel Bacon Pkes Gebhardt Vom STAR California Florida Globe Foods 34Th& Ave. Q Jerry Wayne Brown Baylor Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital Tg&y Raymond R. Volanos 2Nd St Fort Eustis Modesto P. Hinojosa Jr Cornell B&l Custom Millwork Inc Elio Zarate Gibson’s Discount Center Joe L. Ray 23Rd St Methodist Hospital Minton Landscape Co Lorenzo Martinez Air Force Philippines David Jack Joy 45Th St Silver Burdett Allas Clyde Booth Route 5 Wabbock Jin Methodist Hospital Mark Lubbock EDAC
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