Independent Census Discrepancy With Official Figures
The Avalanche Journal reports a wide gap between its local census and the U S Census Bureau figures for Lubbock and Lubbock County. Utility data shows about 28 percent growth in the city and 12.5 percent county rise, versus 13.8 percent city and 125 percent county in official data. Excluding Tech dorm residents shifts growth to 8.6 percent city and 8.25 percent county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Cheek
Avalanche Journal
The
Lubcheck
Lubbock County
U.S. Census Bureau
Lathe Hock
Tech
Lubbock
Communists reach Kompong Cham in bold Cambodian push
An estimated Viet Cong and North Vietnamese regiment pressed into Kompong Cham, Cambodia, threatening the war’s largest battle as U.S. air and Cambodian forces attacked enemy positions around the city. Officials pegged enemy strength around 8,000 to 10,000, with government troops defending the area amid broader regional fighting. The White House reaffirmed plans to withdraw U.S. forces by late June.
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Sun Lot
Beegan
Key Biscayne
White House
Nixon
Associated Press
Kompong
Cham
Reat
Diverse News Briefs Highlight Global and Local Updates
A compiled page shows varied items from Lubbock and beyond including Armed Forces Day coverage with public access, a TV bar association offering legal aid, student questions about school openings, and international notes on Israel and Egypt. The paper also lists market reports, horoscopes, oil news, comics, and a Dandelion dictionary quote.
Two More Die In Tornado At Methodist Hospital
Jose Leyva and Joseph Glen Garrett died from injuries after Monday’s killer storm. Garrett, 29, of Moribore Street, and Leyva, eldest of seven from Brownsville, were among seven in a car caravan hit by debris near Plainview. Ruth Ford and others were also affected as rescuers moved victims to Crane Hall.
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Jose Leyva
Methodist Hospital
Satur
Joseph Glen Garrett
Jose Luza
Rome
Brownsville
Ihecame
Garrett
Ruth Ford
Garret
Song
Mike
Lonnie
Wen
Karen
Lydick Roofing Co
Young Leyva
Rafael Leyva
Plainview Hismeay
Erskine Road
Leyva
Josephine Leyva
Jose
Lubbock
Jose Luz Leyva
Joseph Glenn Garrett
Marlboro
Runoff Roundup Preview on Coun Dates Issues
Brief notice notes voters can study candidate positions for the runoff, mentioning Jack Baker and McDonald. Directs readers to Page 7 in Section F for complete details on Tuesday’s runoff considerations and how the candidates stand on various issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Baker
McDonald
Miracle rebuild under way at Loyola New Home
By Freda McVay Avalanche staff writer West Texas residents George and Loyele Harrison built their home with their own hands, a two year effort. Friends are reconstructing the house this weekend, expecting a rapid return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda McVay
Avalanche
George Har
Loyele
West
Texas
George Harrison
Loyola
Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving in Lubbock Churches
Amid storm damage across Lubbock, a Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving is set with Mayor James Granberry’s proclamation. Cumberland Presbyterian members will worship at Forrest Heights United Methodist Church at 11 a.m., with service order adjusted for displaced congregants and follow up meetings announced by Pastor Sam Estes.
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Lubbock
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Wanda McClure
Fredda Hays
James Granberry
Forrest Heights United Methodist Church
Lard St
O. A. McBrayer
Forrest Heights
Methodist J
Mc Beaver
Sam Estes
Today's Prayer for Our President
A reader submits a short prayer asking guidance for the President to fulfill duties with liberty and justice for all, praying that he speaks and acts in Thy light for the nation.
Storm Tour Routes Set By Lubbock Officials
A specially designated Sunday afternoon tornado tour route has been set by Lubbock city officials. Traffic engineer Wayne Sherrell urged observers of Monday night’s tornado damage to follow the suggested roads labeled on the map. Open viewing streets include Ath Street west of Avenue Q, Avenue Q Amarillo Highway, Avenue A Amarillo Highway, Erskine Road west of Amarillo Highway, and Loop 289 Across North Lubbock. No sightseers will be allowed near Mesa Road area west of the Amarillo Highway by the Lubbock Country Club.
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Lubbock
Wayne Sherrell
Ath Street
Avenue Q
Amarillo High
Mesa Road
Amarillo Highway
Lubbock Country Club
Debris Cleanup Underway After Lubbock Tornado
The Corps of Engineers awarded a 41700 contract to Donald W. Bandy Contracting Co. to begin debris clearance in North Lubbock, with 626 families in temporary housing and 420 National Guard troops replaced by 120 new aidesmen from Pampa Borger and Shamrock to aid the cleanup and recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn Hendrie
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
Midland
North Lubbock
Donald W. Bandy Contracting Co
Pampa
Boreer
Shamrock
James H. Granberrs
Villa Inn
S601
Ave. Q
Randy
Les
University Avenue
vAvenue A
Dth Street
19Th Street
City Hall
Texas Avenue
Refugees Find New Life in Lubbock FHA Homes
Refugees from Monday's storm arrive with only the clothes on their backs and a key to a new start. FHA homes in Mackenzie Terrace and Cherry Point addtions shelter the homeless as crews repair hundreds of houses, turning wreckage into homes at a rapid pace. About 100 houses are made habitable daily, with the city to receive keys at no cost for three months, giving families a place to begin again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry Burton
Avalanche Journal
Mackenzie Terrace
Cherry “Point
Lubbock
Lubbock Storm Damaged Skyscraper Declared Structurally Sound
Experts from Brasher Goyette and Rapier and a team led by Evan Roberts examined the downtown Lubbock skyscraper after gusts and debris left jagged glass and twisted debris. They found the 12 story structure sound, though observers feared a collapse as workers cleared hazards from the ground.
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Loffiers
Robert Rapier
Brasher, Goyette
Rapier
Lubbock
Evan ‘Roberts
Harold Harris
Arnold Macker
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TV Bar Association
World Japanese Minster
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Joseph Garret
Rkers
Crane Hall
City Storm
Wok
Beckie
Judy
Joe Don Buckner
Avenue A
North Lub
Great Plains
Jack Golding
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Albu
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