15 May 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1972
Page
1
Anonymous group Parents B offers solace to Lubbock families facing an addicted teen. Formed by an alcoholic, the organization emphasizes talking as therapy, helping parents of troubled youths share experiences and avoid withdrawal from the world.
A brief report notes Sapen resumes activity in New Orleans after a 21 year hiatus marked by LES sirens. Details are sparse but the event signals a notable return for the figure in local lore.
Democratic race narrows as Hubert H. Humphrey and George S. McGovern vow to win California to gain pivotal delegate votes. With Michigan and Maryland ballots looming, McGovern intensifies last minute drive for Michigan’s 132 delegates to the Democratic National Convention.
A ranching region showcases boys institutional ranches like Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch at Old Tascosa and the Texas Boys Ranch near San Angelo, asserting success of youth raised in ranch environments and their future professional trades.
Two inches of rain hit towns along the Guadalupe River with the river rising to nine feet above flood stage last weekend. Authorities say the river posed less threat south of New Braunfels and Seguin than in prior weeks. At least 15 drowned in the flooded German community of 20,000 as cleanup crews scoop mud and cars, while searches continue for more victims.
Traffic disruptions are expected as several university repair projects pause normal flow. City officials advise commuters to plan detours and allow extra travel time during daytime and evening hours.
U S warplanes destroyed the Thanh Hoa Dragon's Jaw bridge 80 miles south of Hanoi cutting North Vietnam's supply line. Rail links with China disrupted and a key Hanoi bridge wrecked. Air strikes aimed to sever land routes as fighting pressed near Kontum and An Loc.
Renewed heavy tank infantry and artillery attacks hit Kontum as North Vietnamese forces push near the northern front. South Vietnamese reinforcements rush to the line, with Kontum and Hue seen as key objectives. Saigon’s National Assembly grants Thieu expanded power to counter the offensive. The Thanh Hoa bridge destruction cited as significant air interdiction achievement.
Dan Blocker known as Hoss Cartwright died in California at 43 from a blood clot after surgery. NBC said burial would likely be private near O'Donnell in his South Plains home region, possibly Tuesday or Wednesday, as Bonanza prepared to resume filming for the fall season.
A garbled excerpt references the United States and a prohibition on mining and a case related to an entity and a North region. The fragment hints at a strategic stance involving Hanoi and Washington, with emphasis on prohibitions and possible military or diplomatic actions, though specifics are unclear.
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