Armadillo Expo Opens Amid Stormy Weather and Hype
Grand opening at 2 p m today for the Fifth First Annual Armadillo Exposition and Burrowing Contests on the Guadalupe River bank near Riverside Park. Armadillo burrowing contest begins at 5 p m with about a square on ground and several armadillos. beer at 5 cents. Armstrong, owner of a moving company, says attendance last year was around ten thousand, and the event supports local civic groups despite weather delays.
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South Texas
Guadalupe River
Fred Armstrong
Armstrong
Aon
Ander
Slayer Gets 99 Year Term in Lamesa Murder Case
Ray Castanieda Vasquez 18 was found guilty of murder in the February killing of Juanita High and was sentenced to 99 years. The trial, in district court east of Lamesa, featured a quick 73 minute deliberation by an eight-woman four-man jury. A brother, Faustino Vasquez Jr., stood trial nearby for related charges as the case drew national media attention.
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Ray Castanieda Vasquez
Lamesa
Justice of the Peace
Inne Muti
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Faustino Vasquez Jr
Juanita High
Ysidra Vasquez
Ray
Atty. Smith
Mrs. High
Karnes
Ricky Smith
Odell Johnson
High Lee
Demo Vote To Replace Croy Void
An election in Lubbock chaired by local Democratic leaders was declared invalid under party rules and state law. Secretary of State Mark White interpreted the move to leave Dan Croy as party chair, with party members in limbo until his resignation. Cathy Morton, elected chairwoman, hoped for Croy’s resignation and for the party to move forward.
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Sam Atielesey
Avilanehe J Journal
Sutff
Democratic Pary
Secreary of
Mark White
Dan Croy
Chirman
Lubbock County
Democratic Party
Croy
White
Teaching Hospitals Backed for State Aid in Texas
Lubbock County Hospital District eyes aid to open teaching hospital in 1977 while a House committee reviews a Senate bill permitting state funding for teaching hospitals. The plan envisions up to 2 percent of each hospital’s budget for in training doctors, supported by federal revenue sharing and a large state appropriation.
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Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock County Hospital
Austin
House
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Family News
Lubbock County
Royal Farm News
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Heartlme
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Uncle Horoscope
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Oil News
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Millon
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Gilveston
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
Lut Hock
Pred Head
D-Athens
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BIS
Coordinating Board
Texas Ucollege and University System
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Parkland Hospital
Jeff Davis
Ben Taub Hospitals
Besar County
Ue Sar
Antonio
Thy Lunbock County
Hentire
Clayton Dealt Setback On Water Bonds
The Texas House rejected by seven votes Speaker Bill Clayton's plan to double the state's water bond issuing authority. The bill, favored by Clayton, would fund water development with 100 to 800 million dollars. Amendments by urban legislators extended debate beyond four hours as Mattox criticized rural leaders. The measure remained alive on a 942 roll call and could return for a floor vote with Senate-backed amendments.
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Tex
House
Bill Clayton
Clayton
Senate
South Plains
Gene Jones
Jim. Mattox
Dallas
Mattox
Mattos
Severe West Texas storms trigger hail and tornado watches
Widespread severe weather swept across West Texas Thursday with golfball size hail between Penwell and Odessa and tornado watches issued for the Panhandle and South Plains. Tornadoes were observed near Snyder and in the Wichita Falls area as floods threatened Lenorah Paducah Girard Jayton and nearby towns. Temperatures reached the mid 80s in Lubbock with heavy rain amounts across several counties including 6 inches at Girard and 11 inches at Jayton.
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Nearthur Avalanches Journal
West Texas
Caprock
South Plains
Lubbock
National Weather Service
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Odessa
Permian
NWS
Pumhandle
Pecos Valles
Nether
Burkharnett
Wishita Falls
Rada
Snyder
Offer
Birdwas
Texas Panhandle
Dumas
Stinnett
Oklahoma
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Martin
Borden Mies
Wednessains
Texas Hish
Lenorah
Paducah
Mercury
Girard
Jayton
Guthrie
Gail
la Imesa
Stanton i Martin County
Roby
Aspermont
Matador
Goldsmith
Police Officers Honored For Community Service
Rye Morse reports at the Police Appreciation Dinner more than 309 attendees praised officers for dedication to the city. Mayor Toy Bass lauded the force, while awards recognized years of service for several officers, with humorist Harry Hielscher delivering the keynote.
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Newt Hielscher
Frank Carter
Carter
Lubbock
Dunger Fstaff
Rye Morse
Harry Truman
Hielscher
Lepine
Mielseher
Ann
Tabor
Wwe
Deseribin America
Tesris
Jone
Hielseher Sais
Toy Bass
Vty Council
Lubbork
Trattie Commission
Hiciseher
Isis
Jake
Liveveport
Hanquet
Clatin
Keith O. Stuart
Billy W. Brazell
Willard. Barnett
Teddy
Alwond
Marland D. Robertson
William Branner
Carrol G. Bartley
James 1
Fielding
Frank W. Carter
George A. Parramore
Larry Reed Downey
George Ewing
Jimmy I. Barnett
Kiam T. Ackers
Prayer Card Reflection on Our Father
A brief reader note urges humility before God with a focus on accepting fixed conditions and acting on those within our control. The meditation centers on mindful living and striving for spiritual steadiness in daily practice.
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Zoning plan advances in bid to set sign rules in Lubbock
The Lubbock city council approved first reading of a comprehensive zoning ordinance setting new development standards. It creates uniform sign regulations, limits billboard sizes up to 300 square feet, and requires signs to conform to new height and setback rules in commercial districts. A second reading is planned.
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Vaughn Hendrie
Planning and
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
Immelform
Liately
Ini
Ben Stribling
Homer Hensley
Lub
Jan T Oe Crutcher
Multi
Act, Inc
Ordi
Schlesinger criticizes NATO arms cuts at meeting
In Brussels at a NATO defense ministers conference, Schlesinger blasted Western allies for reducing military spending and warned the United States faces a weakened position. He cited a 305 percent rise in Soviet capabilities and argued Europe must increase defense amid detente, with Greece and Portugal noted as wavering allies.
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James R.jhat
Schlesinger
America
North Atlantic
Ean
Europe
Soviet Union
Warsaw
NATO
Bein
Greece
Portugal
Schlessner
United States
Revolutionary Council
Adm
Jose Baptists
Pinheiro ‘de Azeved & Leber
West Germany
Asi Leber
East
Peter Hill-Norton
Cemetery Controversy Over Buried Pets and Animals
Former Elston mayor Billy Vick dial sought removal of pets and odd buried remains from Glen Wood Cemetery after a 1960s ordinance barred new burials. Todd County Circuit Court ruled against Hall in most counts, discarding a claim for damages and attorney fees, while confirming the city’s stance on nonhuman burials.
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Elston
Billy Vick Dial
Glen Wood
Hail
Todd County
Hull
Aubrey Campbell
Hall
Todd
Int
Weather Map for Lubbock and Vicinity Today
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in the low 80s and a low tonight in the middles.
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