Attica Hostage Deaths Reversed Report Details Shootings
New York corrections chief reversed earlier findings on the Attica uprising, now saying nine hostages died of gunshot wounds, not throat slashing. A medical examiner credited autopsies with the gunshot conclusion while authorities described vast weapon holdings and ongoing searches for bombs as guards retook the prison.
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Avalanche-journal News Services
Attica
N.Y
Correction
Russell G. Oswald
Oswald
Windup Due Today Stock Trial Nears Judgment
In Dallas U S District Judge Sarah T Hughes indicated the Texas stock case could end today or Thursday with immediate judgment. Frank W Sharp testified six hours over two days as cross examination intensified by John F Bass of South Atlantic Co. and FBI tapes reportedly in custody. Novotny's lawyer indicated his client would invoke the Fifth Amendment.
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Associated Press
Dallas
U.S. District Court
Sarah T. Hughes
Sharp
Frank W. Sharp
Edwin Sigel
Joseph P. Novotny
San Antonio
John F. Bass
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South Atlantic Co
Sharpstown State Bank
Bass
Houston
FBI
Today in the oo Today in the oo
A dated newspaper page lists upcoming events and features across sections. Highlights include hospital opening in Levelland, a portrait exhibit at Odessa Museum, a fire department request in Levelland, park development near annexation south of Lubbock, Red Adair oil well fire suppression near McCamey, and national security debate over draft extension.
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RED Adair
McCamey
Prayer for the sick blessed by Heavenly Father
A reader offers a prayer asking God to bless and heal the sick this day. The message begs for healing and for bodies to become suitable temples for the Holy Spirit to dwell within.
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Heavenly
Chicano The Living and the Dead Opens Latin Fete in Lubbock
In Guadalupe School cafeteria at 8 p m Tuesday a three day Mexican Independence Day celebration began with the play Chicano The Living and the Dead. Streets were blocked for dancing as the Jamaica Jubilee honors Adelita and Mexican history themes frame the events.
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Guadalupe
Adelita
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Detroit Avenue
Auburn
City Theater Group seeks $275 monthly rent for new Memorial Center
Lubbock Theatre Centre directors told city officials they can pay a flat $275 monthly rent and need exclusive stage use for 15 weeks a year with a supplemental rehearsal area. They oppose 35 weeks and await policy clarifications for the downtown civic center project.
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Vaughn Hendrie
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock Theatre Centre
Memorial Center
Civic Center
Theatre Centre
Mose Hoods
City Hall Park
Civic
Commission Center
Col
L. C. Hessjor
Lubbock
Liquor by the Drink Boosts Texas Revenue in First Months
A Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission official reports mixed drinks have generated about 1 million dollars a month in tax revenue with few enforcement problems. Since legalizing in November, 1,105 permits issued. 700 private clubs renewed. most sales still occur in private clubs. July tax take surpassed 1 million dollars as the state shifts from a nickel per drink to a 10 percent gross receipts tax.
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Associated Press
Austin
O. N. Humphreys Jr
Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Humphreys
Texas
British Soldiers Slain In Ulster Careers In Belfast and Dungiven
Two British soldiers were shot dead and five others wounded in Northern Ireland gun battles. One soldier died and three were critically wounded by guerrilla snipers in Belfast and Londonderry. A second soldier died in a midnight ambush near Dungiven in County Tyrone.
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Northern Ireland
Londonderry
Dungiven
County Tyrone
Tech president touts strong University status in State address
Dr. Grover E. Murray asserts Texas Tech is in good shape and outlines goals for the 1970s. He notes a 5 percent enrollment rise to about 21,200, a record $47.5 million operating budget, progress on the Medical School for fall 1972, and long term construction funding. Traffic and parking issues remain unresolved.
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Perry Flippin
Avalanche-Journal
Texas Tech University
Grover EF. Murray
Tech
University Center
Murray
Texas Tech
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Two youths indicted for assault to murder police officer
A Massachusetts district court grand jury indicted Joe Jordan and J Lincoln Jr. on charges of assault with intent to murder Lubbock Police Officer Russell McKenzie after he was wounded by a 22 caliber bullet. The panel returned no bills against six other suspects connected to the same shooting. Trav O Neal Lincoln, brother of one of the indicted men, was charged but not indicted. he was among those later killed by the grand jury.
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Woth District Court
Joe Jordan
J. Lincoln Jr
1704 FE
29Th St
Lubbock
Russell McKenzie
Trav’. O'Neal Lincoln
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Edith storms threaten Rio Grande flood region
Tropical Storm Edith nears the Texas Rio Grande Valley with 50 mph winds as flood warnings rise. The Rio Grande and tributaries run near bankfull from Fern rains, while IBWC and Falcon Reservoir actions aim to ease pressure. Flooding eases in Corpus Christi area and Nixon may declare a disaster for Nueces County.
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Avalanche-Tournal News Services
Brownsville
Edith
Texas Rio Grande Valley
Mexican
Port Mansfield
Rio Grande
Fern
Texas
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Honduras
Yucatan Peninsula
Mexico
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Falcon Reservoir
Corpus Christi
Nueces
Nixon
IBWC
United States
Joseph Friedkin
Falcon
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