Lubbock Tornado Ravages City Sparking Recovery Efforts
A deadly tornado hit Lubbock and Plainview Clarendon area with 21 deaths and over 350 injuries. The city restored power and communications while National Guard and state police curb looting. Great Plains Life building faces uncertainty though officials say it remains structurally sound. Texas Tech avoided major damage. commencement is canceled and degrees to be mailed. Mrs. Ola Belle Hatch, 77, is among the 21 fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Cochran
Associated Press
Lubbock, Tex
South Plains
Nixon
Plainview
Clarendon
Great Plains Life
Civil Defense
Texas Tech
Grover Murray
Tech
Reese Air Force Base Hospital
Ola Belle Hatch
Today in History May 14 highlights through the years
This May 14 entry notes events from 1787 Philadelphia constitutional convention beginnings to 1942 U S Congress creating the WACs and 1948 Britain leaving Palestine with Israel proclaimed. Also mentions 1960s and 1969s nuclear and Vietnam peace references.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
U. S
Louis XIV
France
Meriwether Lewis
William Clark
St. Louis
Pacific Coast
Paraguay
Spain
Rotterdam
U. S. Congress
Wacs
Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps
Palestine
Israel
Soviet Union
China
Richard M. Nixon
Vietnam
UTPB to Open in September 1973 with 800 to 1200 Students
Dr. Billy H. Amstead, president of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, told Midland civic club that the new upper level campus plans to open in September 1973. He did not signal any delay due to a pending site controversy and outlined projections for the venture.
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Midland
Tex
Billy H. Amstead
University of Texas of
Permian Basin
Civic Club
Amstead
UTPB
Thunderstorms Trigger Texas Weather Alert and Panhandle Damage
Storms swept the Panhandle and Pecos River Valley with cloud cover across Texas. Reeves County issued a weather alert prompting Civil Defense guidance while tornado activity caused hail damage near Lubbock. Temperatures ranged from the 60s in the west to the upper 70s in the valley and coast as showers expected to spread eastward by Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Panhandle
Pecos River
Texas
Pecos
Reeves County
S. B. Hunt
Civil Defense
Rio Grande Valley
Edwards Plateau
San Antonio
Laredo
McAllen
Louisiana
Missed Paper Delivery Instructions
If you have not received your newspaper by 5 30 p m call the Circulation Dept by 6 45 p m for delivery to be guaranteed. The contact number is 445 475.
Guilty Pleas Bring Sentences in District Court
Judge J. H. Starley in 143rd District Court accepted guilty pleas from Cruz Espinoza Marcos Gonzales Juan Martinez Mireles Felix Ornelas and Eloy Avila. Each received four years probation for offenses including receiving concealing stolen property theft of copper wire burglary of beer theft of tires and related charges. Murray Howze of Monahans represented the defendants.
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J. H. Starley
143Rd District Court
Murray Howze
Monahans
Cruz Espinoza
Marcos Gonzales
West Texas Telephone Co
Juan Martinez Mireles
Felix Ornelas
Las Plamas
Eloy Avila
Jack Hill
Food distributed to needy families under Reeves County program
Forty and one half tons of food are being distributed this week to holders of identification cards through the Reeves County Commodity Food program. Judge F H Ryan notes 1200 people are receiving free surplus food as part of the new aid effort. Supervisor W R Lidzy oversees operations with distribution by last name initials H through N Friday and O through X Saturday for Balmorhea Saragosa and Toyah residents.
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Reeves County
F. H. Ryan
W.R. Lidzy
Balmorhea
Saragosa
Toyah
New Trial Sought For Castillo
A motion for a new trial for Gene Castillo will be heard in 143rd District Court tomorrow at 1 30. Castillo was found guilty of theft of two pump motors in a jury trial recently. This marked his third conviction and Judge Starley sentenced him to life imprisonment as a habitual criminal. Attorneys appointed include J M Preston Richard Naylor and Jim O Leary of Odessa.
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Gene Castillo
143Rd District Court
Castillo
Starley
J. M. Preston
Richard Naylor
Jim O’ Leary
Odessa
Longstanding civil suit set for May 13 hearing
A civil suit in the 148th District Court is scheduled for Monday May 13. The case is Malcolm L. Brown et al vs G E Ramsey Jr et al and concerns a long standing dispute.
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148Rd District Court
Malcolm L. Brown
G. E. Ramsey Jr
Optimists To Present Spanish Play At City Auditorium
The Evening Optimist Club sponsors a Spanish tragic comedy tomorrow night at City Auditorium at 8 p.m. Sul Ross State University’s Spanish Experimental Theatre presents Entrega Total by Robert J. Garza directed by Jessie Veliz with Becky Tersero in the cast. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 for students.
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City Auditorium
Sul Ross State University
Spanish Experimental Theatre
Robert J. Garza
Jessie Veliz
Becky Tersero
Jose M. Tersero
Pecos
Becky
Sul Ross
Green Hornet yearbook dedicates Portillo at EP Junior High
The 1969 70 Green Hornet yearbook at East Pecos Junior High commemorates Antonio Portillo with a dedication by Sylvia Ortega. Principal David Dutchover and staff praise Portillo as cooperative and kind, noting his old world charm and support for pupil learning. Neva Neal Bright sponsors the annual staff.
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East Pecos
David Dutchover
Sylvia Ortega
Antonio Portillo
Green Hornet
Portillo
Neva Neal Bright
Grass fire call sent volunteers to 1900 Nebraska
Volunteer firemen responded to an 8:50 p.m. grass fire at 1900 Nebraska but were turned back after the fire was extinguished before their arrival.
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Nebraska
Steiner To Produce West of the Pecos Rodeo This Year
Buck Jackson announces Tommy Steiner will produce the West of the Pecos Rodeo again. The event is set for July 14 with performances each evening.
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Tommy Steiner
Pecos
Buck Jackson
The
Rodeo and Fair Association
City Council to discuss ambulance service disruption
The Pecos Funeral Home may cease ambulance service on June 1 1970 due to state rules and staffing costs. Mayor and County Judge plan a joint meeting after a letter from attorney Richard D Naylor outlines regulatory violations and potential criminal charges.
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Pecos
Richard Naylor
B. J. Calloway
Texas Department of Health
Naylor
Reeves County
J. J. Maxey
F. H. Ryan
Pecos Funeral Home
Red Cross Seeks Help In Lubbock Tornado Relief
The Lubbock chapter appeals for Pecos area donations to aid the tornado victims. Reported toll includes 21 dead 350 injured 100 hospitalized 460 homes destroyed 489 major damage 764 minor damage 80 destroyed trailer homes 30 damaged trailers 250 small businesses lost 5000 people aided with shelter food and relief 2340 with some loss. Donations payable to the Lubbock Red Cross at 1811 Broadway.
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Lubbock
Red Cross
Pecos
The
Broadway
Man Wanted in Oregon Arrested After Traffic Stop
City police nabbed Worland Eugene Johnson alias Charles Everett Crowe after a routine stop for no license and a red light. Lincoln County, Newport, Oregon, Sheriff’s Office alleges obtaining money under false pretenses. bond set at 500 dollars. Officers Jones Urquidi and Mitchell led the case. A 4 inch scar on his left forearm matched identification. He remains jailed for Oregon authorities with 50 dollars in fines.
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Oregon
Worland Eugene Johnson
Charles Everett Crowe
Lincoln County
Newport
Sheriff's Office
Ted Jones
Tony Urquidi
Joe Mitchell
New Wagon Boss Seeks Donations for West Texas Boys Ranch
Buck Jackson of Pecos takes the newly named position to lead the annual livestock roundup in San Angelo. He seeks donations of cattle and money for the Boys Ranch and urges supporters to contact him. The ranch’s motto is Dont brand a boy build a man.
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West Texas Boys Ranch
San Angelo
Buck Jackson
Pecos
Jackson
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W.M. Turner
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Rowdiz
Ody
Pecos High School
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Janice Williams
Joy Ferguson
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Kathy McAnally
Sally Meek
Ben Meek
Twentieth Century Club
Sally
Eagle Band
EP Jr. High
Steiner
Council
Richard D. Naylor
Maxey
Police Department
Kermit
Ft. Stockton
Calloway
Joe Hagar
Glenn Vandiver
South Cedar
Hagar
Randolph Evans
Charles McNarlen
Andrews McGrew
Elith
James Titus
ManWanted
Boys Ranch
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