May 11 1970 Lubbock tornado still haunts residents
A survey shows Lubbock residents remain wary a year after the May 11, 1970 tornado that killed 26. People cite shelters, weather alerts, and new precautions as they share how the storm reshaped lives, homes, and plans across families, Tech staff, and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Avalanche Journal
Thomas Benedict
24Th St
Country Club
Benedict
William B. Arper
Texas Tech Department of Geosciences
Thompson
Margaret Applegate
Chitwood Hall
Rebecca Bolen
Ronny Herrin
Houston
Johnny D. Gamble
67Th St
Arnold Weed
Weed
Glen Bluemel
Ave. R
Bluemel
Lubbock Opens New Refuse Landfill for Private Haulers
Beginning May 17 private haulers must use the new landfill at 7 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday until Oct 1 1971 and 8 pm to 6 pm Monday through Saturday from Oct to Apr 1 1972. The site is closed Sundays. Commercial haulers need a free City Hauling Permit from the Health Department 1602 Jarvis St. Vehicles must be covered and materials separated by type with fines up to 200 dollars per offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Jarvis St
Swaziland Reports Record Mineral Output in 1970
Swaziland records mineral production valued at a record 27.8 million dollars for 1970. Iron ore shipments to Japan exceed 19.6 million dollars, with asbestos coal quarry stones keolin barytes and pyrophyllite among other exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mbabane
Swaziland
Kingdom
Japan
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W. T. Sessums
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Texas Tech
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Jess
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Lubbock Avalanche- Journal
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Avenue J
Texas
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