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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1975

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Rural Patrol Demand Grows After Storms In County

Residents in the Cooper School District call for a fulltime patrol citing rising rural crime. Pastor Tom Reynolds and Rev Woodrow Reverend urge action as a survey is handed to County Commissioner Arey Batrnty. Sheriff Blanchard plans to seek more deputies next year. crime has doubled, with 98 burglaries and 96 thefts in Q1 1975 vs 51 and 67 a year earlier. County Judge Rod Shaw advocates equal funding across offices, suggesting residents rely on state and regional agencies rather than local manpower.

Peggy Smith Ye Cooper Tom Reynolds Side Road Baptist Church Woodrow Revnige Peanpie Arey Batrnty Sherifts Clif Commissioners Court Blanchard Sheriff's Office Rod Shaw Lubbock County Rodrick Shaw Gommis Max Avranis Sid Commissiontis Avranis Les Derrick

Wind Storms Ravage South Plains Areas with Damage

Severe winds battered Seagraves and nearby counties causing smashed windows and roof damage. Cars stalled by high water, hail battered vehicles and property, and residents reported widespread destruction across farm communities. Officials logged seven inch hail near Cochran County and warned of continued severe weather.

Senth Wren Alina Labhock Severabodimes Vera Leat Saint Counts Peas Seagraves Tls First Baptist Chinery South Plains Hiere Lawp Cochran

Controversy Bared At Buffalo Lakes

Local dispute over Buffalo Springs Lake in Lubbock County escalates as officials seek public input on lake operation. Residents worry about access and use while planners discuss long term policies affecting permanent homes and weekend cabins around the southeast lake area.

South Plains Owly Lubbock Aoe Ce Hurshe Roberts Sowrest Ais Friends of Park Dente Renaro Owhech Helmnes Opuhs

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Prayer Message Seeks Courage Through Faith

A reader offers a devotional line asking Heaven to grant courage and strength to meet life’s difficulties through God’s power. The short prayer emphasizes reliance on divine help.

LCC Singles Out Graduates In 145 Degree Commencement

A crowd at Lubbock Christian College fieldhouse celebrated the harvest class of LCC History with Mary Chris Memitt receiving the dean's award for a four point average. Dr Jim Taker and Dr Christina Dobbs earned distinguished teacher awards. Texas A&M economist presented a three minute address noting memorable points from graduation exercises.

Lubbock Christin College Lccs Mary Chris Memitt Venus Jim Taker Christa Dobbs Cawards STG Orove

High Plains plantings lag into drought hit spring

Across the High Plains farmers push seedings as moisture remains scarce. Planting lags, with only small shares of cotton, sunflowers, and sorghum sown while corn and soybeans face uncertain starts due to wind and dry conditions. Extension agent James Supak notes slow progress and ongoing moisture concerns.

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Vian Soil Conditions Report and Acreage Forecast

In Vian area the farming outlook centers on corn acreage and planting progress. County survey notes an increase in corn plantings this season with current acreage compared to last year and expected weather impacts for the coming week.

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Lubbock Tornado Recovery Five Years Later

On the fifteenth anniversary of the disaster, Lubbock's recovery shows progress with a $3.4 million public library completed, a Civic Center complex rising, and renewal work across four North Lubbock neighborhoods. Civil projects include a 76 percent complete theater complex, new public safety HQ, a hospital, and revitalized canyon area with four recreational lakes.

Lubbock Deventown Babe Chock Hi Red. Net Pely Ciuie Lise Postal Uie Department of Public Safety Civic Center Seutiy Cive North Lubbock Gero Fish Yellow House Canyon Laibbock

Mother's Day Shrine Roots Traced To West Virginia Town

In Crapaton West Virginia a 1968 service launched the Mother’s Day Shrine lineage honoring Anna Jarvis. Dr Joseph Gluck of West Virginia University notes Jarvis born 1864 in Gratton and her mother Ann Reeves Jarvis promoted post Civil War Mother’s Friendship Day uniting Union and Confederate soldiers.

Crapaton W.va Cari Yaslor Mas Anna Jarvis Shine Joseph €. Gluck Stadent Educational Services West Virginia University Anna Javis Gratton Ann Reeves Jarvis Pruntytown Taylor County

OAS Hints Change In Voting On Cuba Embargo

In Washington secretary of state Tenney Alvisson indicated a general understanding within the OAS to end the embargo on Cuba. A meeting later this year may revise procedures for enforcing the embargo and allow sanctions by a simple majority. A later formal vote would be required to lift the embargo.

Washington Cary Tenney A.lvissonner OAS General Assembly Wis Viney Kissinger Rvomin Hater Coste Gonzalo Panama Gaba Cueban Fidel Castro OAS

Flight Simulator Debut Planned at Reese Air Force Base

Groundbreaking for a new Reese facility to house four revolutionary instrument flight simulators for the Air Force takes place at 2 p.m. at Reese Air Force Base. Gen. Robert W. Maley will speak at ceremonies and a briefing will follow for the armed services committee and local media.

Gerry Burton Avalanche U.S Robert Wo Maley Air Trains Dey Lloyd Jack Davis Yoyeteruh Davis Lubbock Air Force Armed Services Committee

Weather Map Page 2-A Lubbock Forecast

Cloudy conditions prevail with a high likely in the upper 70s and a low tonight around the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation today estimated at 0 percent under a southwest weather pattern.

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