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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1976

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Hijackers Open Talks In Paris

A band of Croatian nationalists holding about 50 hostages aboard a hijacked TWA jetliner in Paris opened negotiations with U S ambassador to France Kenneth Rush. The hijackers demanded proof their communiques had been published by major U S papers and leaflets were dropped over North American cities during the flight.

Paris U.S France North America Europe Lou Senatore Charles de Gaulle Airport Kenneth Rush TWA New York United States Associated Press Soirces Croatia Balkan Yugoslavia Ford Henry A. Kissinger Bush New York Times Chicago Tribune Los Angeles Times Washington Post International Herald Tribune Herald Tribune Chicago Montreal Gander New

Kissinger Warns Africa War Threatens World Peace

Secretary of State Kissinger warned that war in southern Africa risks global peace as he outlined a year end push to resolve crises in Rhodesia Namibia and South Africa. He announced a mission with stops in Zurich Tanzania Zambia and South Africa to seek two negotiating frameworks for Rhodesia and Namibia.

Washington Henry A. Kissinger Africa Kissinger Rhodesia Ian D. Smith Smith Namibia Southwest Africa Republc South Africa Uestion Mhore Angola Soviet Union Europe U.S Britain Salisbury Zurich Switzerland Tanzania Zambia United Nations Trusteeship Ford

Balky Auto Betrays Plans For Departure

A summer job in Texas ends with a failed trip north as an unreliable car forces a return to Lubbock. The narrator recalls wet days, friendly locals, and mounting repair bills leading to debt and a possible overhaul. The trip collapses as the car balks at crossing state lines.

Lubbock Texas New Deal Plainview

Abernathy Police Chief Resigns After Council Move

Chief Charles Coats resigns effective Wednesday amid the dismissal of officer Jerry Davis and council actions. Davis, 21, was discharged Aug 27 after a two month tenure following alleged complaints. Davis says he refused to resign and is now a deputy sheriff. he previously served with Texas Tech police.

Richard Orr Avalanche-Journal Abernathy Jerry Davis Charles Coats Davis Boyd Griffith Griffith Texas Tech Abernathy Police Department

Prayer for awareness of God's presence here and now

A reader asks God to help children recognize divine presence in the moment and to surrender doubt and fear, affirming that the world is good because it belongs to God. Amen.

Vietnamese Refugee Family Rescued From Farm Abuse

The Rev. Harry Walden and officials exposed a Vietnamese refugee family kept in squalor on a South Plains farm. The sponsor withheld wages and food stamps, and a child’s death prompted action. The family moved to a new sponsor near Ralls amid FBI involvement.

Avalanche-Journal South Plains Harry Walden Lubbock Waldon Waldow Ralls Federal Bureau of Investigation St. Michael’s Crosbyton Post Catholic Family Services Rev. Walden

Family Pedal Pushes To Keep TV Going

Highland Park Illinois AP Sol Levine saves about one barrel of crude oil yearly by his children pedaling a bike generator powering their black and white 12 inch TV The family cycles together each evening with Levine noting the exercise and energy savings while his wife also takes turns pedaling during busy programs.

Highland Park, Ill Sol Levine Levine Bennet Linda Georgia

Three arrested in Kennedy murder conspiracy case in Springfield

Springfield police say Robert White 42 of Enfield Sandra Boudreau 34 of Westfield and David King 31 of Springfield were charged with conspiracy to murder Senator Edward M Kennedy during his campaign stop in Springfield Massachusetts. Investigations indicate police learned of the plot from one of the participants.

Springfield Mass Edward M. Kennedy Kennedy D-Mass Robert White Enfield Conn Sandra Bondreau Westfield David King

Rain Delays Indiana Avenue Campus Route At Tech

Persistent Lubbock rainfall has pushed the Indiana Avenue extension at Texas Tech from late October to late November or December. Norman Igo cites month after month losses due to rain. Wilton Hammond notes streets cannot be built in mud. About 25 percent of the one mile road is finished. the $366,677 project spans 19th to Fourth Street amid a 2 1/2 year dispute between the city and Tech.

Norman Igo Tech New Construction Wilton N. Hammond Carter & Burgess Fort Worth Indiana Avenue 19Th Street Fourth Street

Weather Forecast for Lubbock Area

Lubbock and vicinity expect fair conditions today with a high in the upper 80s and a low near 60.

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