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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1972
Page
17
Valentine, a partly paralyzed former plumber, lay injured in his home for more than 12 hours after falling from his wheelchair. Jon, a student paper carrier, heard his cries for help, dragged him to bed, fetched water, and called police leading to his hospital admission.
The residential division holds a fundraising drive with an anticipated total of 719,614.76 as chairman Jack Strong notes optimism for a strong finish though aiming for higher daily results. The event features entertainment from local groups including Lubbock Theatre Centre and Tech Twirlers at the First United Methodist Church.
A sharp witticism notes the difficulty of finding praise after a controversial figure passes away. The remark emphasizes how the lack of positive deeds makes tributes scarce and observations pointed.
Lubbock Public Schools and civic groups plan Armistice Day events on Monday with a 11 a.m. memorial in the public observance open to all. Texas Tech ROTC, a 21 gun salute, flag-raisings at several junior high schools and high schools, and an evening program at Alderson Junior High feature readings music and a talk by Trustee Mrs. Joan Y. Ervin.
Texas Tech officials announce a 3.5 percent pay hike for non professional employees, adding to a 5 percent annual merit raise for a total 8.5 percent this year. The extra funds come from legislature appropriations and will exhaust remaining money for raises. The increase takes effect after Congress adjourned with no federal minimum wage hike. Salaries for administrators and professionals remain unchanged pending budget planning.
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