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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1971
Page
3
The Lubbock County Commissioners discuss grant scope with realtors from the Lubbock Board of Realtors. Frustrations surface as Lamb urges control over tax money and road exits, citing rural subdivision needs and accountability. Alton Brazel supports tighter authority to direct funds.
Activists led by Kunstler and Burger clashed at Georgetown University as an antiwar style counter dedication criticized the law center’s dedication while urging prison reform. Kunstler evoked Attica while Burger urged education and counseling to aid former inmates, amid calls for wider social change and justice system critique.
A 25 year old Midland man pleaded guilty in 142nd district court to murder with malice. District Judge Perry D. Pickett sentenced Johnnie Lee Crisp to 10 years in the state penitentiary for the stabbing death of Raymond Junior Shaw, 22, during an affray in south Midland.
Midland Chamber of Commerce to host a Tuesday open house in its new two story Plymouth Oil Building downtown. The facility also houses temporary offices for Midland’s new federal district court with officials having moved in last August. A film titled Land of the High Sky will receive its first public screening.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner John C. White told the National Farmers Organization meeting in Amarillo that agriculture must reach income levels of other sectors before restrictions bite deeper. He urged inflation relief and modern marketing programs to raise prices for producers. The event runs through today with a 3 p.m. address by Rep. Graham Purell and other speakers.
Excitement builds for Texas Techs first home game of the season against New Mexico with an expected 40,000 plus fans. The crowd could set a first home opener attendance record, while about 2,500 Lobos supporters travel by bus, car, or air to Lubbock.
Evangelist Billy Graham opened a 10 day Greater Southwest Crusade at the new Texa Stadium in Irving. George Beverly Shea joined the staff for the Dallas kickoff as Graham, age 52, promotes his international ministry and a sermon titled Jesus Christ Superstar.
A 25 year old man was arrested after 3 a m Friday on 19th Street and Avenue A when police saw him carrying a gasoline filled wine bottle with a cloth stuffed in its mouth. He said he planned to use it to start a stalled auto nearby but no such car matching his description could be found. Investigators continued the inquiry.
Gerry Burton Rogers reports on a TSCRA board briefing at Texas Tech as they map the Outdoor Museum’s aim to portray ranching history from 18th century subsistence to a money venture. The two day session covers site tours, demonstrations, and efforts to boost beef market via research and education.
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