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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1975
Page
1
City council near a vote on a revised zoning ordinance for free standing signs. Debate centers on size limits from 25 to 250 square feet and height rules as members seek a clear consensus after Wednesday session.
A ruling from the secretary of state's office is expected to determine whether the Lubbock County Democratic Party is led by a Washington, D.C. resident, a woman, both, or neither. The case centers on who leads the local party and related eligibility questions.
A 25 year old p.m. Wednesday death ends a troubled case involving Bobby Alien Obns e mother Linda Nay Gilbert and state foster parents charged with injury to a child. The unconscious boy, beaten and head injured, had been in foster care since December after a dependent and neglected child hearing. The mother vows to keep vigil as authorities pursue charges and determine what happened in the Wes Lubbock residence.
A reader offers a brief prayer asking for zeal for life and release from despair to experience fuller fellowship and the joy of worship in Christ's name.
The Texas House approves a 12 billion budget bill with an 85 to 55 preliminary vote after three days of debate. The measure, paired with Senate proposals totaling 124 billion, moves to a conference committee to reconcile differences.
A Texas debate centers on expanding the Texas Water Development Board bond limit to import Mississippi River water for West and South Texas. Proponents, opponents, and lawmakers argue over feasibility and costs, while proposals create import authorities and contend with bond funding and environmental concerns. Local officials note potential waste and question the plan’s economic viability.
The FTC proposed new actual use requirements for endorsements in ads. Celebrities must use products they promote and reveal expertise or risk sanction. The policy would affect print and broadcast ads and becomes effective immediately with public comment invited.
President Ford weighs oil market options as Congress delays energy legislation. White House aides cite possible price controls removal, a $12 per barrel tariff, and tighter policy if the House stalls action. Officials anticipate cartel price hikes abroad affecting gasoline costs.
VA officials launched an inquiry into the disappearance of ex Marine Enwin Pawelski who was in a wheelchair during a hospital transfer. Investigators will determine how the patient was misplaced and whether disciplinary action is needed.
Severe weather swept across parts of Texas and Oklahoma with tornado warnings in Crosby County Crosbyton and South Plains as radar showed twisters southeast of Crosbyton. Reports include hail and flooding in Guthrie and a funnel cloud near 10 miles south of the city. A storm system produced tornadoes near Sayre Oklahoma and Higgins Texas.
A 42 year old Midland man who was naked except for socks attacked police with a metal bar near a wreck site. Officer James L Campbell fired when he advanced, wounding the man who died about four hours later after surgery at Midland Memorial Hospital. The officer and accident investigator Edgar Hale were treated and released. The incident began around 2 0 a m in the 1300 block of West Front Street following a reported traffic crash.
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