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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1969

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Whites Negros Clash During Parents Weekend at Cornell

Six colleges at the Ithaca campus faced student occupation as Afro American Society members seized the Willard Straight Hall building for about 29 hours. White parents were ousted during Parents Weekend while guards restored order, with minor injuries reported among participants.

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Nixon pledges swift retaliation over intelligence losses

U.S. officials say President Nixon vowed drastic retaliation without warning for future attacks on U S intelligence ships or planes. He spoke during reviews with congressional leaders after the Sea of Japan incident that killed 31 Americans and supported continuing electronic surveillance flights with battleship backing.

Associated Press Washington Nixon U.S Congress Sea of Japan North Korea United States Inteligsnign SAS West New Jersey Tokyo International Lee Choon-sun Armistice Commission Red James B. Knapp

Nixon seeks tax reform to aid lower income groups

President Nixon plans tax reform to be announced Monday aimed at reducing taxes for lower income brackets. Changes to the 7 percent investment tax credit may be modified, with possible larger standard deductions for the poor. Budget officials caution predictions on receipts and timing amid ongoing discussions.

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Rosarians Resting After 12 Month Vietnam Assignment

Brief clipping notes more than 400 Rosarians resting after a 12 month assignment in Vietnam. Other items mention OKLIN resigning in Texas State affairs and a Viet Cong prisoner or escape report, with scattered page references.

Vietnam

Prayer Exalts Comfort in Faith Promise

A devotional prayer by Lila Raser thanks the Holy Father for blessings and comfort. It emphasizes gratitude for God’s presence with the line I will never leave thee nor forsake thee.

Lila Raser

Bonanza Gems Show dazzles at Fair Park Coliseum

Hobbyists and visitors explore the Bonanza Gems show at Fair Park Coliseum. The exhibit covers earth mined stones to polished slabs, with demonstrations in cutting and grinding by artisans.

Gerry “Burton Avalanche-Journal

Texas Board Approves Pay Raise and Programs for Assisied

The Texas Omen Board of Directors approved a pay raise for assistants and six new degree programs. A formal welcome statement to armed forces recruiters was also approved. The measures become effective June 1 and extend through August with the union's seat to be determined.

Seagraves Card Reads Bills Gammel In Court Note

Fragmentary item mentions Bills Gammel and a case involving Lapry versus Anderson Jr son of Mr. and Mrs L V Anderson. Text is damaged with unclear details about surgery prevention or related proceedings.

Ce. Chie Bills Gammel Lapry Anderson, Jr Iof

Unknown OCR fragment prompts a local school auditorium note

A fragmentary OCR item mentions a school auditorium and two individuals, unclear context or event, with partial names unreadable. No dates or locations are fully identifiable.

Thunderstorm damage, twisters hit South Plains

Thunderstorms swept the South Plains as a Pacific cold front moved through causing tornadoes, high winds and hail. At least two twisters were confirmed near Seminole, one destroying a vacant farm house while no injuries or widespread damage were reported. Rainfall varied from traces to 1 inch across the region with Brownfield Levelland and nearby areas noting higher totals.

Dave Knapp South Plains Usec Seminole South Plains Brownfield Levelland Seagraves Lubbock

Tornado Watch Lapses as Severe Storms Hit Texas

West Texas and several South Plains counties faced a tornado watch for over two hours Saturday before cancellation near 9 p.m. A separate severe thunderstorm alert extended to 3:30 a.m. as fronts moved across the region. Sheriff’s deputy H F Bell photographed two nearby twisters north and east of Gaines County, noting minor damage and a house hit northeast of Seminole.

West Texas South Plains Texas Pecos San Angelo Immirtes Midwestern New England New York Gaines County Seminole Bell Seagraves

Rockets Fail to Hit Saigon Fuel Tanks in Night Attack

Communist rocket fire on a fuel storage facility nine miles southwest of Saigon failed to ignite tanks and caused little damage. The raid, the only major action around the capital, came amid ongoing bombing and patrols over the region. US sources say 162 helicopters and 72 aircraft are in the theater as North Vietnamese emplacements near the Laotian border are strengthened.

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