23 Sep 1971
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1971
Page
1
Medina, a 35 year old captain, was acquitted of all murder, manslaughter and assault charges from My Lai. The verdict came after a about an hour of jury deliberation by five Vietnam veteran officers. Medina saluted the court and described feeling happiness after the ruling.
The Lockney area parade opens the annual Floyd County Fair this afternoon at 4 o clock. The brief item notes page references for more details in Section A. A separate notice mentions new voter registration rules affecting Texas politicians. Nixon aims to delay military pay raises until the wage-price freeze expires on November 13. A Soviet leader visits Belgrade for talks with Tito, calling invasion threats slanderous inventions. Saigon reports South Vietnam village control slipping.
A reader prays for God’s power to meet each hour of the day in faith and reliance on Jesus. The morning plea asks for divine guidance and endurance to face daily trials.
The Sierra Club expands its local unit in Lubbock to protect wild areas including the Guadalupe Mountains National Park. The Guadalupe Escarpment Wilderness Area proposal aims to preserve rocks hills and woods for future generations, with page 4 details.
Tokyo reports that Red China's army has recalled all soldiers on home leave amid rising border tension with the Soviet Union. Japan cites orders to return to units for potential chaos when an important Chinese announcement is issued, though no details on the content are provided.
Former Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black, 85, is in serious condition at Bethesda Naval Hospital after suffering a stroke on Monday. He was admitted August 28 and had been treated for an inflammatory condition. hospital sources say he remains on the serious list.
Wet, cold front drenches Panhandle South Plains with up to 3 inches of rain. Lubbock measured .37 inch at the airport while Amarillo logged 2.52 inches. Temperatures linger in the 40s with a 60 degree forecast and a 30 percent rain chance for the season's first day. Cotton and maize crops sustain hail damage but farmers hope for a good yield despite the rotten crop.
The Rev. Dr. David Ray, in his fifth year at one of Lubbock’s largest churches, receives a unanimous board and congregation vote to take a leave of absence to regain health. The action at a church conference also approves his pursuing a Doctor of Theology dissertation at Southwestern Theological Seminary if he desires.
Avalanche Journal staff report that nine Texas counties show varied sheriff resources with Lubbock County Sheriff C H Lee Blanchard arguing his office is under financed. Grayson County Sheriff Woody Blanton and Jefferson County official R E Culberson echo similar staffing concerns as deputies and patrol cars are debated.
A 30 percent chance of rain today with highs in the mid 60s and lows in the low 40s. Friday highs expected in the low 70s with northeasterly winds at 10 to 20 mph. Detailed hourly readings and humidity levels for the day are listed for Lubbock and nearby cities.
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