07 May 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1972
Page
1
In the Democratic primary turnout lagged by 8,000 compared to ex-Peretrad, as Preston Smith faced Avalde voters. County officials noted the lower turnout and highlighted the shift in support amid local political contention.
A fragment from Box section on page 18 reports tebulations with partial wording. The OCR lacks clear names or events, offering only a rough reference to themes or items under analysis in Section A. Further readable content is needed to form a full news-card item.
Reports describe major fighting in the central highlands about six miles north of Pleiku and near Chu Pao Pass seven miles south of Kontum. North Vietnamese forces reportedly attacked along the supply route and made gains around Kontum, with a volatile situation in the Pleiku area.
Avalanche-Journal reports trends in the 32 county South Plains area with Dolph Briscoe leading Preston Smith in the governor race and gaining 20 counties to Smith’s none. Voters also show support for Connally for lieutenant governor and Hobby carrying Martin and Ector counties while Crawford Martin leads attorney general race.
Barefoot Sanders leads Ralph Yarborough in the U S Senate race while voters across Louth plains counties oppose busing in a non binding referendum. Motley County Sheriff J D Spray falls to Jinks Wilson and Ector Sheriff A M Sim Gabrel loses to Jack Gaines. Cochran County picks C G Richards ending a long tenure by Hancock.
Late returns show DOLPH BRISCOE and Frances Farenthold advancing to a runoff for the Democratic nomination for Texas governor. Briscoe just under 50 percent, Farenthold about 22 percent, with incumbent Gov. Preston Smith and Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes in danger amid a busing rejection vote and GOP contest.
State totals as of early morning with partial 200 of 254 counties reporting. Key races show Cartlidge and Briscoe leading, Yarborough and Barnes among top vote-getters, with various statewide offices listed and anti-busing and daylight savings measures noted.
Fragmentary report notes the Jemp Sessions precinct on Saturday drew sparse turnout as many hopefuls struggled to mobilize support amid unclear nomination pacts.
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