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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1971
Page
2
The court session referenced a tribute to Black and Harlan, with remarks about rulings and ongoing proceedings. The dialogue touched on Supreme Court matters, justices like Potter Stewart and Nixon era confirmations, and anticipated rulings. The fragmentary text notes discussions of justice, time frames, and potential future actions.
Local news notes the opening of a new mental retardation center in Clovis area with details on leadership, nearby services, and weekend programs. Sheree Peo is mentioned among organizers, with weekend activities and zoning considerations outlined by officials.
Lubbock coed contests for the Stennett Beaty title at Taras State. Finalists are named as judges prepare panels ahead of the event. The winner will represent Southwest Tess Shite at Miss Tess Vins pageant, with past titles noted from 1969.
A temporary injunction bars Odessa couple Mrs George Slocum and Money Star from screening alien films at The Art Fit mailer after two hearings before Judge Millen. Assistant District Attorney Mastenbach seeks a permanent injunction citing obscene material. The action followed complaints about prior showings and objections to film exhibitions in recent hearings.
Fragmented prose reports the White House backing a Nixon Supreme Court pick and Senate confirmation uncertainty. The text mentions potential nominees and alleged political contention, with debate over constitutional qualifications and the impact on national unity as Congress weighs the judge’s suitability.
The clipping records multiple birth announcements with various family names and details, alongside a brief line about many political prisoners to be released soon. The text lists names and relationships, then abruptly mentions imminent prisoner releases.
Mourners protest in Sacramento demanding Governor Reagan use the National Guard to bury 1,400 unburied bodies from a San Francisco cemetery strike. A white hearse leads a 250-strong motorcade to the California capitol as relatives plead for resolution while Reagan urges binding arbitration and delays commitment to calling in troops.
Federal and local funds totaling 123000 dollars support South Plains College construction of a new indoor Olympic size swimming pool with offices and diving boards, a diesel and automotive mechanics building, new Texan Dome parking, a horse dorm, and an arena for animal shows and rodeo, all due to finish by January 1972.
West Germany plans modernization of the Autobahn between Frankfurt and Darmstadt in 1972. The four-lane highway will be replaced by an eight-lane expressway according to the Interior Ministry report.
New York AP reports Abbie Hoffman, a Chicago Seven defendant, shaved part of his hair after addressing Drew University students to urge youth to register to vote and run for local office. He criticizes long hair as a hip culture affectation and promotes ballot participation as a path to change.
In Dallas AP dispatch Postmaster general Winton M Blount called for a boycott of French goods to protest heroin trafficking. He urged Americans to vote locally and push radical community control, while backing a postal screening program for mail from heroin source nations.
The sixth annual Oil Industry Auction in Odessa concluded Monday at Barn X in the Ector County Coliseum, raising a record 13000 dollars for Odessa Boys Clubs and the Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center. Proceeds support local youth and rehabilitation services.
Mentholatum introduces M P O Medicated Pile Ointment with a doctor tested multi ingredient formula. It aims to shrink swollen hemorrhoidal tissues caused by edema infection or inflammation and provide temporary itching and pain relief. The ointment stays in place for hours and is non greasy with suppositories available.
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