27 May 1976
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1976
Page
1
A Gail event recreates an old longhorn and buffalo trail drive from Justiceburg through the Caprock breaks. An all‑ages group, led by a historic chuckwagon, drives cattle to Gail for a bicentennial parade and a wild west show recalling pioneer days.
The article recalls a cattle drive in West Texas with mule teams, pack mules, and trail bosses Riley Miller of Justiceburg and Ralph Miller of Fluvanna. Marvin Key of Snyder restored a wagon, and George Humphries of the 6666 Ranch joins with his chuckwagon. The trek moves toward Gail six miles away by Friday as camp life and pioneer customs populate the trail.
Ford claims he can win nationally as he progresses toward the Republican nominating fight. Reagan and Ford each win several primaries while Carter wins in Arkansas Kentucky and Tennessee but faces late contests in California Ohio and New Jersey. Carter leads in delegate count but must secure late victories to reach the 1 505 needed at the Democratic nominating convention.
Fair conditions continue through Friday in Lubbock and vicinity. Today's high near 70s with a low around 50. Friday's high near the 80s with northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Officials weigh possible punishment for officers tied to a critical survey. Chief J T Alley revised his Monday stance saying no action would occur unless officers bypassed proper channels. Unconfirmed reports say letters of reprimand may be entered in personnel files.
Indonesian President Suharto opened a three day OPEC ministerial session in Bali urging that oil prices reflect inflation and be fair. Analysts anticipate a price hike when the current nine month freeze ends, with some predicting at least five percent.
Coronado High School held commencement at the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum as 523 seniors received diplomas from Jose Ramirez and Giles Forbess. Class president Forest Barnett Pyle III presided, with David Jay Arterburn giving the student body invocation.
Tornadoes ripped across Central Texas causing widespread damage in Dallas and killing two at a Belton mobile home park. The North Dallas area saw church and shopping center destruction with 25 to 30 homes damaged and no major injuries reported.
A brief reader prayer asking for strength to bear unjust offenses with patience and faith in Jesus. It seeks divine blessing and guidance for calm endurance in daily trials.
An unusual Lubbock County situation could force an incumbent into a write-in campaign this November. The Democratic Executive Committee and county commissioners clash over who replaces late Judge Dudley Brummett on County Court at Law No. 2. With Republicans absent from the field and filing closed, the committee’s pick would likely win the general election unless an incumbent appointed by commissioners mounts a write-in. Attempts at accommodation failed after Democratic chair Madison Sowder met with commissioners.
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