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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1975

Page

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Redistricting reshapes Lubbock House races in Texas

The new Texas House map splits Lubbock into eastern and western districts. Former Lubbock rep and lobbyist Jones weighs which seat to seek as minority gains and GOP backing shift political dynamics. The eastern district leans liberal and minority voters, while observers expect the western to favor conservatives.

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Arabs Form Arms Plant Authority

Four Arab states move toward an Arab arms industry by forming a joint authority backed by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The agency will be headquartered in Cairo with Lt. Gen. Abiel Ghone Gannes named to lead the authority, signaling a major effort to build domestic weapons production and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.

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Doctors Rally Behind No Fault Measure in Texas

Physicians plan to travel to Austin Tuesday to back Senate Bill "No Fault" medical liability reform. A draft proposal would create a Texas Pav Anistiamer iycnsation system with arbitrators to decide malpractice cases and award compensation, with limited appeals and potential court review.

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Record-Setting Power Outage Hits City Sunday

A sweeping outage swept through Latihoris and surrounding areas on Sunday, crippling telephone lines and disrupting homes. Crews faced heavy wind and flood damage while residents reported outages for 49 other Cie oily Pirutts. Utilities warned repairs may take hours as streets were without power and residents scrambled for alternative communication.

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Teen Outing Sparks Bizarre Events and Drownings

A spring outing in a suburban forest near Rosement turned deadly as three teens drowned and a rescue worker died of a heart attack. A scuba diver later found two bodies, including Miss Swiatek and Jesse Kruk, while a younger boy drowned downstream. Stolen bonds valued at about a million were reportedly involved as searchers and civil defense teams renewed efforts after the dam incident.

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Prayer fragment from a church service text

A prayer fragment invoking the heavens and the son, referencing a reader and concluding in a nameless closing. The readable lines emphasize reverence and communal prayer.

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Takeover by Reds Certain in Laos

Report details a Reds takeover in Laos with leaders denying foreign entry and outlining directives. Observers note heavy security, protests, and stepped up measures as towns around Vientiane report elevated tensions. Specifics on dates, places, and names are unclear due to OCR corruption but indicate a concerted Communist move and government reaction.

Trucks Protest Rise in Costs Draw Traffic Chaos

Local truckers rallied early this week protesting rising fuel taxes and broad price increases. The action caused temporary delays on major routes, drawing police presence and dispatch concerns as carriers urged government attention to the cost of operation and transportation.

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Nixon Aides Urged Resignation Amid Watergate Probe

A historic desk report details White House discussions as Nixon aides pressed him to resign amid the Watergate investigation. It notes a former aide recalling how White House figures sought to bolster support in Congress, with May 1974 meetings cited and President Nixon facing pressure from Republican lawmakers.

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Suspect Held In Slaying At Withland Hospital

A suspect named SHEETE ES was arrested after a fatal shooting at a home on Tass and Quire Avenue. Four people were wounded before the assailant fled. The incident occurred around the evening and is being investigated by local police.

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Thunderstorms Cause Flash Floods Across West Central Texas

Severe thunderstorms drenched North and South Central Texas with heavy rain. State reports six motorists stranded in vehicles on Texas 176 near The How Office area. High water closed FM 2134 between Mylersview and Voss and a state highway bridge near Lawake washed out, prompting closures for days. Wichita Falls, Abilene, and Dallas-Fort Worth areas also recorded 3 inch plus totals. National Weather Service warned of continuing flood risk as soil remained saturated.

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