Archaic Rules Hamper Lubbock Alcohol Enforcement
ABC agents face manpower limits and visibility rules in Lubbock, hindering liquor law enforcement. Undercover operations are restricted by a coat and tie dress code and archaic statutes that require proof of knowingly serving minors, complicating arrests. Management bears primary responsibility for minor access and age verification.
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Dwayne Cox
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
Alcoholic Beverage Commission
ABC
Elmer C. Crowder
Texas
Crowder
Carter Steps Up Attacks On Ford Discrepancies
Jimmy Carter pressed Ford over alleged financial and credibility discrepancies including Eastern Europe remarks and use of campaign funds. Ford clarified his stance on Soviet influence in Eastern Europe while facing questions from reporters and critics about precision and policy.
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Associated Press
Jimmy Carter
Eastern Europe
Los Angeles
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Africa
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
United States
University of South
California
Bob Dole
Soviet Union
Glendale
Poland
Albuquerque
N.M
George Romney
Weather report for Lubbock area and vicinity
Clear skies and warmer temperatures in the Lubbock area with highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise 7 47 a.m. Sunset 7 21 p.m. Humidity ranges show 97 percent max, 26 percent min, and 67 percent at midnight.
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Lubbock
Abilene
Denver
Albuquerque
Paso
Amarillo
Houston
Hobbs
Okla City
Dallas
W. Falls
Americans Close In On Everest Summit During Bicentennial Push
Two American climbers Chris Chandler and Robert Cormack reached within 278 feet of Everest’s summit as cloud obscured view from observers below. Sherpa guide Ang Phurba led until oxygen failure forced his retreat. a second team postponed.
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Nepal
Ang Phurba
Four
Everest
James W. Whittaker
Nawang Gombu
Chris Chandler
Vashon
Wash
Mt. Everest
Chandler
Warmup Ends Cold Snap Hits South Plains Cotton
A brief cold spell threatened cotton on the South Plains with record low temperatures in Lubbock and nearby towns. By Friday morning the chill broke with sun and forecasters predicted clear skies through Sunday and a warming trend into the 70s and 80s.
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South Plains
Texas A & M University Aggies
Lubbock
Area Cities Prepare Swine Flu Inoculation Clinics
Lubbock physicians received portions of swine flu vaccine shipments as area health agencies prepare to open clinics. No definite dates have been set for inoculations.
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Jim Busby
Avalanche-Journal
Lstaff
Butz Remark Sparks Readers Interest and Paper Resigns
Curious reaction to Earl Butz remark drives 400 readers to The Avalanche Journal display and 100 copies. Nationwide coverage spreads as readers from San Antonio Austin Boston request access and call the newsroom. Clinics begin for migrant workers in Floydada Plainview and area towns with scheduled immunizations at multiple sites in October and November.
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Avalanche Journal
Agriculture
Earl Butz
A J
San Antonio
Austin
Boston
Lubbock
Jim Clayton
South Plains Health Provider Organization Inc
Floydada
Littlefield
Crosbyton
Plainview
Plainview-Hale County
Petersburg High School
Monoxide Gas Cited In Two Deaths Here
Carbon monoxide from a floor furnace killed Betty Joyce Liggin and her son Arthur Hersom in their home at 3306 2nd St during a cold snap. Fletcher Liggin and Wendy Hersom faced varying outcomes with Wendy in serious condition and hospital care expected to improve. The incident prompted officials to note gas may drift as a cloud and readings vary with location.
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Pat Teague
Avalanche- Journal
Lubbock
Justice of the Peace
Wayne LeCroy
2Nd St
Betty Joyce Liggin
Arthur Hersom
Fletcher
Wendy Hersom
Methodist Hospital
Fletcher Liggin
A. C. Black
Prayer for Humility and Guidance
A brief reader prayer asks for humility to avoid insensitivity and seeks guidance to live in accordance with God’s wishes through Christ.
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