26 Nov 1971
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1971
Page
1
Neighbors report Rahway State Prison end of 24 hour uprising with five hostages released including warden. Governor Cahill vows reforms as tensions ease and guards’ safety is emphasized amid ongoing probe into discrimination claims and prison conditions.
Estacado Matadors lose a 7-6 thriller in Turkey Day action while Texas hosts Cotton Bowl berth after Texas A M loss. Longhorns crush Texas A M to secure Cotton Bowl spot. Nebraska tops Oklahoma 35-31 confirming top ranking amid Mississippi and Georgia wins. Cowboys beat Los Angeles. Detroit topples Kansas City. Brownwood defeats Estacado in Class AAA bidistrict. Heisman winner Pat Sullivan named Auburn star.
FBI teams in Washington Oregon Nevada and northern California hunted a middle aged man who commandeered a Northwest Boeing 727 with 36 aboard, received 200000 dollars ransom, and bailed out over route from Seattle to Reno. The jet landed in Reno with no trace of the hijacker.
The Northeast faced a major Thanksgiving snowstorm with two foot drifts in parts of New York state and up to 20 feet reported in Bondoville Wisconsin. Albany saw a foot in six hours as highway crews aided stranded motorists and traffic snarls hit holiday parades and games.
A blind man speaks on valuing time as a blessing while aiding others with handicaps. The feature highlights the importance of accessible support and community care.
A brief note from Lubbock about Mrs. Maudie Barnhill asking for daily prayers for others in a humble faith context. The message emphasizes selfless prayer as a continual practice and devotion to divine guidance.
Yole City resumes normal operations as businesses reopen after the Thanksgiving holiday. Residents recover from feasts while federal offices and the Postal Service return to regular schedules following a holiday closure.
County Judge Rod Shaw announced the Lubbock County Courthouse will remain closed until Monday. Public schools including Texas Tech University and Lubbock Christian College will also reopen Monday. State and federal offices and hub city banks will operate, while city offices resume normal hours after the Thanksgiving holiday.
The report says Radio Pakistan claimed Pakistani forces repelled an Indian offensive in East Pakistan with heavy casualties. India rejects the assertion and says its troops are not engaged there. The exchange follows four days of fighting amid artillery and armored attacks.
Traffic fatalities rose across the nation during the Thanksgiving travel period with early tallies showing at least 124 deaths from weekend accidents. Severe winter weather in the West slowed traffic but casualties remained high in the Midwest and West, led by Indiana with the most deaths. states including Arizona California Pennsylvania Washington New York Mississippi and Texas reported losses.
Texas A&M Regents announce head coach Gene Stallings will be relieved of all athletic responsibilities effective December 1. Marvin Tate named acting athletic director as a search for a successor begins. Stallings led A&M to a 5-6 finish after midseason doubts following a 4-14 stretch and a 20-16 Cotton Bowl win in 1967.
Pasadena NASA news: Mariner 9 passed its millionth mile in Mars orbit on its 25th pass as dust storms cloaked Mars. JPL received over 800 images from the twin cameras, mission launched May 30 from Cape Kennedy and began two 44,000 mile orbits on November 13.
Belgrade Yugoslavia and Romania issued a joint communique after talks between President Tit and President Ceausescu in Timisoara. The statement reaffirms independence for socialist states and calls for equal, noninterfering cooperation with all nations while preserving internal autonomy.
The Associated Press reports Nixon requests a court order to restrain a dock strike. The action aims to halt labor disruption deemed harmful to port operations, with authorities seeking swift judicial relief to prevent further impact on shipments and commerce.
Residents encouraged to enter the annual home lighting contest with entry forms available from Monday through Wednesday next week. The newspaper notes prizes and bonuses of one dollar for each entry received and invites participants to telephone or deliver their entries to the designated office.
The page notes photos of previous winners and plans for decorations for an event. It mentions entrants in a contest and bus trips scheduled for the holiday season, with city residents and visitors touring by automobile to view illuminated displays.
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