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Lubbock Avalanche Journal in Lubbock, Texas

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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1971

Page

2

Final day fair includes $400 fiddlers cash prizes

On the final day of the Plains Fair a panhandle fiddlers contest offers $200 prizes for top five, plus $5 participation awards. Bartha Riley of Orton and Walt Edney oversee with Nate Stephenson as agent. Open and old timer divisions target 59 and under 60 years, finals at 6 p.m. A hoedown and dance wrap the day with acts by Merle Haggard and Bonnie Owens among other attractions.

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Rocky Pomerance Plans Police,但 for Democratic Convention

Miami Beach Police Chief Rocky Pomerance says he will guard 15 000 Democrats during the convention without repeating Chicago violence. He expects calm crowds, pledging protection and open speech while maintaining order for the July political events.

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Security plans shape Miami convention era

The article notes Richard Nixon’s 1968 security model and Pomerance’s current approach for the 1972 Miami gathering. It details police focus on professional policing, anticipated delegate diversity, and island security with limited access. It also cites costs, lodging, and a strong Secret Service role.

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