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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1971

Page

8

Redistricting plans spark chaos and political plans

An eight day window remains as Senate maps draw critique from Mutscher and Armstrong over urban splits and open rural districts. Houston figures debate at large and single member districts touch on Harris County and potential GOP senator races.

Nless Sens Murray Watson Waco Charles Wilson Lufkin Ralph Hall Prockwill Watson Wilson Congress Hall Mutscher Hightower-Ratliff Hightower WS. Heatly Paducah West Texas Ratliff Wa Grande Valley Armstrong Harris County Hart Houston Sid Bowers Senate Harris U.S. Supreme Court Barnes Republi Ness Barbara Jordan Martin Con.Houston Mosti

Restless Boston Fans Seek Cowboys in Disjointed Gathering

A wandering crowd of Reston alumni and friends gathered amid scattered chatter about Texas teams and New Jersey figures. The event moved through multiple locations with references to the White House and various colleges, ending without a clear concluding plan or lineup.

United States Japan textile pact extended amid economic talks

The agreement between the United States and Japan, initiated to curb textile imports, continues under a new schedule. Talks centered on quotas and market access with indications the pact may be extended through a defined period while trade frictions persist.

United Mate United States Japan Tormovef Ak Menorendam David Moohentesy Nanas Bassadepit Matebiacs Seagate

Court Date Declared In Juvenile Detention Dispute

A juvenile case centered on jurisdiction and detention procedures. Judge Weatheby ordered continued custody, linking the case to a three year dispute between two countries and confirming a formal agreement path. Evidence from multiple attorneys supported the hearing timeline and protective measures.

Wright Nixon Activi

Police Disperse Crowded Scene After Disruptions

Police dispatched officers to a disorderly crowd at a pool area after a disturbance involving several youths. Beier indicated four dozen youths were involved and the situation required crowd control measures.

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Bank Robbers Kill Fremont Couple After Cashier Abduction

In Fremont Indiana a man and woman abducted a bank cashier during a nighttime raid, forced her to drive, then shot the cashier and her ailing husband to death at their home. The robbers fled with over $20,000 in loot in the couple’s gold‑colored luxury car and had hours start on pursuit.

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Seven Injured In Wrecks and Bank Robbery Report

Two separate crashes within minutes injured seven people near Nashville Avenue and Broad Street, including six teenage girls in a small foreign car. In Fremont area, Mrs. Esther Ferguson and her husband were found murdered in their home after a bank robbery note dated 10-15-71.

List Street Nashville Avenue Broadway Gist Sathville Avenue Martha Philly Becky Wellace St Mary of the Plains Gloria Quirt Ave Dover Burt Thobert Braddley Ferguson Mrs. Ferguson Fremont Parker Qued Mike Wanten

Lubbock council split over police review board plan

Councilmen discuss a proposed permanent committee to review police complaints while denying any endorsement of a formal police review board. Officers urged two officer seats on the board, confidential handling of charges, unanimous decisions, and written notice of accusations and rulings.

Lubbock Turner J. T. Alley Denton Rigsby Citizens Grievance Committee American Federation of Police Turney Federal Bureau of Investigation Police Department

Billy Graham Day Celebrated as Nixon Visit Dazzles Charlotte

Tens of thousands line streets for Billy Graham Day as Richard Nixon arrives, praising the evangelist and calling for cautious progress toward world peace. The crowd, police, and security teams keep order as the presidential motorcade traverses the city center amid varied protests and patriotic pageantry.

Nixon Evangelist Billy Graham Charlotte S.C Billy Graham Washington Graham Coliseum Ovens Auditorium Attica Kent State Jackson State Vietnam Angela Davis California Sam Irvin D-N.c House of Representatives U.S. Treasury John M. Connally Connally North Carolina Charlotte Coliseum

Wilson resigns from Justice amid Sharpstown scandal ties

Will Wilson quits the U.S. Justice Department amid allegations tied to the Sharpstown bank case. He admits receiving unsecured loans totaling 230000 from Sharp’s bank, claims a net worth rise to 13 million since 1963, and acknowledges advising Sharp on banking laws. Gonzalez denies Wilson pulled strings for lenient treatment.

Gonzalez Wilson Sharp's Justice Department Texas Wise Land Investments Sharp Sharpstown State Bank National Bankers Life Insurance Co Federal Bank Sharp’s Bank Houston Ted Bristol Austin Sharpstown Time Magazine Sharpr

Names Due Soon Freeze Board Members To Convene Next Week

The Pay Board and Price Commission will be named within days and meet next week, per White House, to set post freez e wage, price and rent standards. Rumsfeld said the orders keep the freeze in effect until new standards are ready.

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