Editor Publisher Guy Will Remain After Avalanche-Journal Purchase
The Avalanche-Journal's new owners Morris Communications and partner entities echo corporate leadership with William S. Morris II as president. Editor-publisher Charles A. Guy confirms plans to stay in role while aiding Bob Norris and new ownership, noting retirement has been under consideration for years and likening the transition to parting with close ally Parker Prouty.
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Parker Prouty
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Ree Frouty
Lubbock Council Proposes Sewer Charge and Tax Hike
The Lubbock City Council proposed a $1.50 monthly sewer charge and a 15 cent property tax increase to balance next year’s budget. The plan aims to raise 1.3 million in new revenue for bond payments raises and expanded programs with a public hearing set for 2 p.m. next Thursday in City Council chambers. The charge scales with water meter size, starting at 1.50 for typical single family homes.
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Lubbock
Severanne
Lonnie Hollingsworth
Hollingsworth
Laubbock
Controversial city cases to be heard at tonight's meeting
Local commission will hear cases sparked by a city initiative that has drawn heavy criticism. The discourse follows nationwide concerns as teachers threaten strikes and a Belfast incident references a bomb aimed at British soldiers amid rising tensions.
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Cong Bago
Munich visit Confuses Defectors and Guides
Bavarian Interior Ministry said no defectors were reported absent by their tour guide during a visit to a site in Munich. The report notes the group crossed a ceremonial area without incident and no further issues were recorded.
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Interior “Ministry
Ee Sayne
Prayer Exhortation Seeks Comfort Amid Doubts
A reader offers a brief prayer to Heavenly Father asking for strength to overcome weakness doubts and anger and to seek divine loving aid during difficulties.
Dawn Tropical Storm Forms Off Cape Canaveral
Dawn the fourth tropical storm of 1972 formed southeast of Cape Kennedy and drifted northeast. Forecasters expect it to strengthen into a hurricane by Thursday as it moves away from the mainland with winds near 50 mph increasing. The system was about 300 miles east of Cape Kennedy and 720 miles west of Bermuda, with Dawn gaining organization and size.
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Storms and twisters threaten Lubbock area overnight
A funnel cloud passed over Lubbock without touchdown as heavy rain lightning and 60 mph winds lashed the area. Reports of twisters near Pep Cotton Center Whitharral Plainview and Lorenzo prompted radar alerts and emergency center activation in the early hours. Power outages and hail were noted as a second storm wave hit around 1 30 a m with severe weather warnings continuing in the South Plains.
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Woman fatally shot and man injured near 50th Street and Indiana Ave
Police found a dead woman Marsha Wilson 27 on arrival at Methodist Hospital after a shooting at about 11 30 p m Wednesday. A 29 year old man Andy Wilson was listed in critical condition at Methodist Hospital with undetermined addresses. Justice of the Peace Wayne LeCroy postponed ruling pending further investigation. The shooting appeared linked to a residence in the area.
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Wayne ‘LeCroy
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Young Richmond children form improvised church in back-yard
In Richmond Virginia a boy, David Sidney aged about 11, leads a tiny denominational church in his parents' backyard playhouse. His two rules are simple no eating and no bare feet. He presides in white robes before a green toy stove altar with a Bible. His small flock includes Beth six, Carol and Jimmy five, George seven, Susan La Prade seven, Steven and others.
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Koreans To End Vietnam Role
A South Korea Foreign Ministry official says Seoul will withdraw all 37,000 troops from South Vietnam in December after consultations with the United States. The plan is final and not to be modified, though the official did not specify withdrawal completion timing.
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Plan Botched at Munich Olympics Killing Israelis and Arabs
West Germany orders full investigation into the Munich Olympics attack as 11 Israeli team members and five Arab guerrillas die, along with a German policeman and hostages. Officials say an airport shootout, meant to free captives, was necessary but failed, with two Israelis killed earlier at the Olympic Village. Police circulate photos of 15 wanted Arab suspects.
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Associated Press
Munich
Olympic Village
Middle East
Golf Course Robbers Kill Eight on St Croix
Eight Americans were shot to death and three others injured when robbers burst into the Fountain Valley Golf Club lobby on St Croix, near Charlotte Amalie. The Rockefellers owned course. victims include a pro shop worker and a groundskeeper among the identified. A massive manhunt was launched as details emerged.
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St. Croix
U.S. Territory
David Maas
New York
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Rock‘resorts, Inc
Laurance Rockefeller
David
Chase Manhattan Bank
Rockefelller
Pat Tarbert
John Gulliver
St.Thomas
Maas
Fountain Valley Golf Club
West German court to rule on three Olympic attackers
Three surviving terrorists face murder charges after a hostage crisis at the Olympics. Police halted the attack on Israeli athletes as survivors receive treatment with non serious wounds. The court has 48 hours to issue an arrest warrant and potential life sentences apply for premeditated murder.
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Cairo
West Germany
Germany
Sanitation Strike Persists as City Hires 49 Replacements
Lubbock's sanitation workers continue a wage strike with 49 permanent replacements hired through Wednesday to cover duties. Nine original protesters have returned, and 12 to 13 other city workers joined the walkout. Garbage collection schedules are set, while the City Council sticks to the budget and offers merit and cost of living raises.
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