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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1971

Page

4

New Demonstrations Flare in Saigon and Banking Probe

In Saigon demonstrations flare as U S forces face renewed protests while in Texas a banking probe details Osorio and Carr accused of arranging loans. The district attorney says a $550,000 loss to National Bankers Life Insurance Co. stemmed from concealed facts and a takeout loan scheme with Dallas banks.

Anchofment South Atlantic Corp Osorio Texas Atty Waggoer Carr National Bankers Life Insurance Co Ment Carr Dallas Eaveh Wgs Guiranteed National Bankers Life Osorio and Hands Osorto John Osorio Travis County Texas

Suspect Held After Levell and Medina Incident

Texas Rangers recaptured an escapee who smashed a door near Levell and Medina while attempting to hide behind a dumpster. A 21 year old woman was assaulted at home during a confrontation over a telephone and gasoline request. A nurse, 46, was found injured with a blunt object and died. autopsy cites sexual assault and jugular injury. Police seek a barefoot suspect in a separate Sept 15 assault with robbery of two 85s.

Medina Texas Rangers Mrs. Young Myrle Carlisle Levelland Taannin Newe Servicestrand Phu Phu Nhuan Saigon Zoo Saigon Ameri-mediately Nhuan Market Munist U.S Cen Tral Market Thiet Thieu da Nang

Post Fire Dress Shop Saved as Volunteers Evacuate Nearby Stores

Fire started on the roof of the dress shop and spread inside the building. Volunteers evacuated three other block businesses White's Auto Store Marshall Brown and Hadrian Furniture Co Warehouse. A stray spark ignited Maxine's Gift Shop across the street. A 16 year old volunteer Tandy Mason was treated for smoke exposure. No injuries reported and damage estimate unavailable.

White's Auto Store Marshall-Brown Hadrian Furniture Co Variety Maxine

Prisoner Escapes During Church Skit Recaptured After Month

Bernard Braxton a state prisoner slipped away during intermission of a church skit and was recaptured after a month’s freedom. A judge ordered six more months for jailbreak. The article also covers the Sharpstown banking case and ongoing indictments, including figures Frank Sharp and Gus Mutscher, with related grand jury activity in Houston Austin and Dallas.

Baltimore Bernard Braxton Braxton Osorio New York Dallas Austin Sharp Houston Frank Sharp Grand Jury Voor Sharpstown State Bank Anthony Farris Sharpstown Bank National Bankers Life Insurance Farris National Bankers Life Lundquist U.S Securities and Exchange Commission Austin Grand Jury Texas House Gus Mutscher Tommy Shannon Fort Worth Rush McGinty Mutscher

Mansfield Seeks Six Month Vietnam Withdrawal Plan

U.S. Senator Mansfield reintroduces an amendment to require total withdrawal from Vietnam within six months, attaching it to a military procurement bill. No vote set yet, with a likely decision due soon as administration supporters weigh alternatives.

Washington UPI U.S North Vietnam Mansfield Vietnam Nixon

Redistricting Board Faces Jurisdiction Question in Legislature Debate

The redistricting board votes 4-1 it lacks jurisdiction over House districts while Gov. Preston Smith welcomes the court action. Associate Justice Price Daniel abstains due to a family interest. Senator Mansfield argues for a total withdrawal from Vietnam and Laos even as Stennis pushes for separate consideration of the amendment.

Calvert Price Daniel Preston Smith Stennis Mansfield America Vietnam Cambodia Laos Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Japanese Emperor Arrives in Copenhagen for European Tour

Emperor Hirohito becomes the first Japanese monarch to visit Europe arriving at Kastrup Airport. He meets King Frederik as police detain two Japanese protesters carrying nails and helmets. The imperial couple proceed to the Royal Hotel for a 30 hour stay in Denmark.

Copenhagen Hirohito Frederik Kastrup Alaska Nixon International Front Tokyo Imperial Palace Japan Royal Hotel Denmark

President Nixon attends Mamie Eisenhower tribute in Alaska

President Nixon joins officials and entertainers at a tribute to Mamie Eisenhower. Proceeds fund scholarships at the Dwight D. Eisenhower College in Seneca Falls, N.Y. Nixon meets with Rogers and Kissinger during the Alaska trip and plans a busy day ahead with Groymyko and Broso. The Emperors ceremonial Alaska visit drew widespread attention with the northern lights visible.

Mamie Eisenhower Mamie Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenhower College Seneca Falls N.Y Washington Nixon William P. Rogers Henry A. Kissinger Rogers Air Force One Herbert Stein Council of Economic Advisers Andrei Gromyko Medal of Freedom NATO Manlio Brosio Elmendorf Afb Anchorage Imajestic Mt. McKinley Hirohito Japan Northern Lights Japan Air Lines Alaska Copenhagen Pacific Northwest Walter J. Hickel Hickel Eisenhower Administration

Post Office Favoritism Claims Taint Bond Deal

Udall releases a month long staff led probe alleging cronyism in a bond sale tied to a White House staffer. He questions the selection of Dillon Read and Kidder Peabody citing political ties and prior dealings with Hargrove and Flanigan.

Udall Sen Edmund Muskie White House Nixon John N. Mitchell Mudge Rose Guthrie Alexander New York City Kidder, Peabody and Co Dillon, Read and Co Hargrove Flanigan Dillon Read Texas Eastern Transmission Co Salomon Brothers and Hutzler Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Morgan Guaranty Trust Co

Hurricane Ginger Seeding Effort Reported by LU Team

Fifteen planes dropped 46 silver iodide canisters into Hurricane Ginger about 600 miles east of Melbourne and 650 miles northeast of Miami. Officials said clouds altered patterns but effects on winds remain uncertain and will require weeks of data analysis. Silver iodide targets the storm eye though Ginger’s eye is unusually dispersed.

Melbourne Fla Miami Ginger Lieb

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