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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1975
Page
1
A captain is accused of letting two men die while saving a dog that crawled onto a lifeboat. The Labrador named Happer survived and was treated at an animal shelter. The case marks a rare federal indictment since 1872, amid details of rope-tying survivors and alleged dog rescue pleas.
Kissinger and Gromyko agreed on a joint U S Soviet approach to peacemaking in the Middle East. The outline calls for cooperation while U S officials say no concessions were made on Israel and the Palestinians. The exact timetable and details remain under discussion in Vienna.
Washington reports show GNP fell at an 11.3 percent annual rate in the first quarter with inflation at 4 percent and corporate profits down 22.3 percent. Officials cite inventory drops as driving the decline but forecast a possible later uptick in production.
The head of Lubbock Humane Society says he would accompany any euthanizing effort to remove wild dogs near the Tech, Pool, Judy Edwards Pasture area. He notes some dogs could be family pets and stresses safe, controlled methods if used.
Dust continues to sweep the Luphock area as windy conditions persist. A-T News Services cautions residents to limit outdoor activity and drive with care due to reduced visibility and drifting sand.
A national weather update reports southwesterly winds from 22 to 55 mph and dust storms in the Southern Plains. Wintery returns bring up to a foot of snow in parts of Utah and Wyoming while severe storms rove through North Central Texas with a near Temple twister and ice pellets in Dallas and surrounding counties. Tornadoes strike in Wisconsin Minnesota and Arkansas as gusts reach 70 mph in places.
Second class graduates from the academy attend a ceremony with Kebe Rae Peters and Martha Beatrice Prinim in red robes and mortar boards. Dr. James Johnson of Lasneis-Ville urges follow God’s formula for success and leadership, citing Joshua and Galatians as texts.
A report indicates a Tuesday decision by the administration to plan the sale of pot turtles starting next month, framed as a measure to curb serediness and reduce threat of death in affected communities.
Ad Correspondent LAMESA Ray Castanieda Vasquez, 38, one of two men charged in the mutilation murder of Juanita High, set for trial today in 00th District Court. The victim’s nude body with bound feet was found by a Lamesa couple on a dirt road four miles outside town the night of February 4. Justice at the Pisce Machiere Nelson ruled the case will be heard. further details appear on THIALS Page It.
The Communist-led Parhet Lae pushed into the barrier stronghold of Say Sandkheto triggering celebrations as allied troops withdrew. A dozen Americans and six other foreigners held by Laotian students along the Mekong River were reported safe and well though the future remained uncertain.
A reader notes scarce hopeful signs three weeks after a Communist takeover in a Southeast Asian country. Pentagon officials say forces secured positions in Cambodia style fighting as a freighter was sunk and ten crew members detained. Marines received medals after a carrier visit to Subic Bay, while Burmese clashes near the Chinese frontier are also reported by Hsinhua.
Sundown Mayor Dick Bailey resigns effective immediately citing personal reasons after a sudden visit to City Hall. The move followed tension with City Marshal Carter and a council dispute over hiring and Carter's moonlighting, with Bailey saying health and personal factors influenced his decision.
Dame Barbara Hepworth, acclaimed as one of the world’s leading sculptors, died at her studio home in St Ives. Her death marks the end of an era in modern sculpture as tributes pour in from arts communities.
A civil suit exceeding 25 million dollars targets an oil firm over alleged violations of air pollution laws. The case cites hydrogen sulfide emissions from a West Texas oil site, linked to deaths of two deli workers and an ARCO employee en route to repair a leak. The complaint names the Texas Air Pollution and Railroad agencies and seeks penalties up to the statutory limit per violation. The suit notes a pilot gas recovery project at an ARCO site and references emissions containing carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. The action is the latest in three filed against the company. State news continues on Page 10.
Bible Baptist School seniors at Labboelk School in Towsday receive diplomas as Rev. Tom Weir delivers the commencement urging students to choose Jesus Christ as Savior. He cites Luther’s stand and warns against abandoning high ideals for worldly pleasures.
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