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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1971

Page

10

Debate Over New Code Faces 50 50 Odds

Armischer notes a three day meeting where a split group weighed the proposed criminal code. Prosecutors oppose it citing 57 objections adopted by the District and County Attorney Association. The code shifts penalties and adds four felony grades, expands corporate liability, and relaxes insanity and ignorance defenses.

Armischer District and County Attorney Association Vance Texas Law Enforcement Legislative Council Texas

Tragedy at French wedding hall ends in deadly well collapse

Police reported no safety certificate for the recreation hall where a floor gave way at a wedding reception in Sallen Normandy. Fourteen guests died after plunging 21 feet into an unused well as water rose and others drowned before rescue. Seven hospitalized and nine escaped unharmed. The hall had no current permit though used for some school functions. humidity had rotted floorboards.

Eugene Francoise Fabien Normandy France Sallen

Zapata Resident Dies In Car Crash

Zapata resident Salvador Uita, 22, died and two others were injured when a car rolled over Sunday near Zapata, Texas, according to AP dispatches.

Zapata Ries Tex Salvador’ Uita

New Soviet B-12 helicopter tops speed and altit

The article describes the B-12 helicopter from the Soviet Union with four 6,500 horsepower engines, capable of 150 mph and an altitude limit near 12,000 feet. Tass provided photo and caption. AP Wirephoto is included. Mitch Jones echoes a retirement profile of WTSU dean Mitch Jones who built a long career in education and psychology. He recalls early teaching in Scurry County and Canyon, WT years, and family life with two sons. He reflects on future plans, seeking a new job, and writing plans after 70 years of service.

N. Mill Tass Mitch Scurry County Gannaway School Canyon West Texas State Perryton Swisher County LeMirage Mitchell Jones University of Oregon Prairie Audrey E. Watson W. Mitchell Jones Amarillo Marshall W. Jones Arizona Dr. Jones Arizona Psychology Association Mitch Jones Dean Mitch Jones

Import Car Sales Boom Signals Strong Year Ahead

Automakers forecast a 10 million import car year with VW, Toyota, and Datsun among top sellers. First four months show Japanese leaders up 97 percent, U.S. makers post solid first quarter gains with GM Ford Chrysler AMC up from 1970. Analysts predict strong earnings for Big Three, though consumer prices and attitudes remain cautious.

Toyota Datsun Renault British-Leyland Arvid Joupi William C. Roney & Co David Healy Argus Research Corp George Katona University of Michigan Quarterly Survey Katona Economist U.S General Motors Ford Chrysler Corp American Motors Corp Joupi Healey

Etna erupts. lava nears villages as residents prepare

Lava from Etna threatens Forazzo Milo Sant Alfio Rinazzo and Zaffera na with no evacuations ordered yet. Gates and fences are toppled to protect homes while authorities plan but defer wide relocation. The eruption began April 3, drawing crowds despite police efforts near Taormina.

Forazzo Milo Sant Alfio Rinazzo Zafferana Fornazzo Taormina

Cattle Group Director Adolph H Heiner Sr. Dies

Beaumont AP Adolph Henry Ott Heiner Sr. 79 died at St Elizabeths Hospital after a short illness Heiner directed the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Association was a charter member of the American Rice Growers Association and long active in local business groups Funeral was held at St Johns Lutheran Church with burial at Forest Lawn Survivors include his wife two sons Adolph Heiner Jr and Bill Heiner a daughter Mrs Robert Bauer a brother and two sisters

Bill Heiner Beaumont Robert Bauer Nome Tex

Jim Horton Realtors Highlight Complete Real Estate Service In Lubbock

Jim Horton Realtor leads Complete Real Estate Service offices at 2020 50th St with nine trained staff members. The firm emphasizes extensive training, client focus, and deep Lubbock market knowledge as it lists homes across the city and nearby towns. Horton serves as 1st vice president of the Lubbock Board of Realtors and participates in Texas Realtor education efforts.

Jim Horton 50Th St Realtor Horton Reese Lubbock Ken Wilson Ron Cummings Joyce Godwin Richard Hopson Frank French Ann Brooks Mildred Page Jack Higginbotham Lubbock Board of Realtors Texas Association of Realtors MLS

Tuftwick Carpet Promotes Quality and Low Prices in Lubbock

Tuftwick Carpet Co promotes top quality and value with new shipments full rolls and remnants. Four crews handle installation while easy credit offers up to 36 months with 90 days no interest. The store, in southwest Lubbock, invites shoppers to visit and meet sales staff Chuck May Howard Keene Cy Fields and Hal Taylor.

Tuftwick Carpet Co Brownfield Highway Slide,Road Tuftwick Lubbock Chuck May Howard Keene Cy Fields Hal Taylor

No-Roach insecticide advertisement

An advertising notice for Johnston's No-Roach spray and brush on product claims fast and long term control of roaches and ants. Sold through Furr's Safeway and other supermarkets with distribution by Kimbell.

Johnston's Furr’s Safeway Kimbell Adv

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