17 Sep 1976
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1976
Page
1
Veteran Congressman Webb and Webb and Craig face closure study as clout of Reese AFB looms. Meeting on undergraduate pilot training bases weighs urban encroachment and facility adequacy. About 7,000 personnel and dependents could lose salary. comments to agencies due by Nov 8 for the final environmental impact statement.
The Civil Aeronautics Board petition for new east west air gateways to Lubbock is delayed by debate over naming a carrier. Jerry Stelter backs Delta Air Lines while George McCleskey opposes citing Delta, aiming to keep all airlines eligible. The two plan to resolve the issue this morning and file by next Thursday.
A lone woman bandit entered Ham's Food Mart at 70th Street and Indiana Avenue around 11 06 p m sprayed the clerk with mace and fled west on foot after taking an undetermined amount of money. Police describe her as a black 18 to 20 year old about 5 feet tall with a pierced nose wearing a red hat. she entered an unidentified car.
Congress passes a sweeping tax package extending the 1974 income tax cut through 1977 and reshaping taxes in hundreds of ways. Ford is expected to sign. the measure aims to aid adjournment and boost campaign effort as Mansfield prepares to depart after a long Senate tenure. The House and Senate also act on antitrust enforcement and a budget resolution, with a veto likely on parts of the electric vehicle funding measure.
Pulitzer winner Harrison Salisbury told about 400 at Texas Tech that a new U S president would face a ritual confrontation with the Soviet Union to prove he can stand up to Moscow. He noted China’s stance after Mao’s death and China’s hostility toward Russia remains high.
Sharon Ryan, 32, convicted of attempted murder of her 6-year-old son, received six years probation from Judge William Shaver in the 140th District Court. The sentence included mandatory psychiatric counseling amid references to a past tragedy involving her former husband and son killed in 1973.
Edwardsville Illinois. Bill and Martha Burton disappeared with 75 000 dollars in cash and stocks in 1952 after a trip to New York City. The estate has grown to about 90 000 with interest and dividends while legal actions to declare them dead move forward. Niece Virginia Marohn pushes for a court ruling while attorneys weigh evidence and old theories persist.
Austin AP report says Senate Secretary Charles Schnabel pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor, receiving a 2000 dollar fine and a one year probated sentence. Five felony indictments were dropped by Travis County District Attorney Bob Smith in exchange for the agreement. Schnabel claimed he did not profit personally from any act in his 20 years in office.
A Texas official admits facts in a complex case tied to the Senate payroll and secretaries. Schnabel pleads guilty to a misdemeanor, avoids a full felony trial, and faces potential impact on re election. Charges include unapproved use of state funds and forged and theft indictments. prosecutors dismiss related counts as part of the plea.
Residents fear a large alligator in Lake Virginia is killing dogs and could threaten children. Four 12 to 15 foot reptiles reportedly swim together as authorities debate removal. Local officials push for action while a biologist notes a federal status review and possible downlisting.
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