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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1970

Page

9

Riots in Port of Spain as Black Power clashes prompt arrests

Riot police dispersed demonstrators in Port of Spain after a state of emergency was declared. The BBC reported a Trinidad soldier was killed and police fired on crowds. Fourteen Black Power leaders were detained as authorities hunted others.

Trinidad Port of Spain London British Broadcasting Corp BBC Black Power Trinidad and Tobago Britain Arthur McShine Elizabeth II

Language Barriers and Home Factors Limit Students’ Progress

A North Lubbock teacher notes language barriers and home supervision affect learning for Mexican American and other students. Lack of experiences before school and limited reading at home hinder vocabulary, while bilingual teaching and Head Start aids are urged to bridge gaps.

North Lubbock Mexico Lubbock Estelle Wallace Home and Family Life Department Texas Tech Head Start Tech Nat Willia Stokes Ranart

Campaign trail pauses as leaders honor San Jacinto legacy

Candidates weigh bronchial ailments while Gov Preston Smith and others speak at San Jacinto battlefield ceremonies. Armstrong in Laredo questions campaign tactics as Sadler faces charges over unsolicited booklets and a separate critique accuses Atty Gen Crawford Martin of tax penalties in a Southwest Bell issue.

Sam Houston Oggers San Jacinto Houston San Jaciito Battlefield Bd Armstrong Laredo Jerry Sadier Armstrong Sadler Rochsure Dist David Brown Sherman Austin Crawford Martin Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Martin

Chemist Talks On Drugs At Texas Tech Lecture

Dr Kenneth Blum will speak at 8 p m Friday in iTech Building Room 2 on the pharmacology and chemistry of psychotropic drugs and hallucinogens. The talk will be open to the public and include a tape of an LSD trip under the auspices of the South Plains Section of the American Chemical Society.

Texas Tech South Plains American Chemical Society Kenneth Blum Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology The Southwest Foundation For Research and Education San Antonio iTech Chemistry Blum Samuel H. Lee

Premium rifle contract delays and price concerns

The Army paid premiums for a quick MiG light rifle delivery, citing mobilization and reliability. H and R Industries faced production delays, supplying 70,000 rifles by March with 1,000 monthly, far below the 25,000 target. The end result. cost and schedule pressures strained the contract and prompted quality issues and limited Army comment.

Robert A. Brooks Army Senate Armed Services Committee H&r Waller J. Woolwine Congress Connony

Banquet Plans Set By BSP Council In Lubbock

Eighteen BSP Beta Sigma Phi chapters attended the Lubbock City Council meeting at the First Federal Savings and Loan Building. Founders Day Banquet scheduled Monday at Hillcrest Country Club. Zeta Chi chapter served refreshments. Next meeting set for 7 pm May 4 at the Ridg.

Lubbock Beta Sigma Phi 34Th St Hillcrest Country Club Zeta Chi

Mrs Holly Presides At Auxiliary Meeting

Lubbock Fire Department Auxiliary met Monday at 3712 West 1th Street in the home of Mrs A C Black. Mrs Thurman Holly presided and Mrs Bill Hewett gave a devotional. A social followed. 12 members attended. Next meeting set for 7 30 p m May 18 at 4428 28th Street for a salad supper and installation of officers. All wives of firemen may attend.

Lubbock Fire Department A. C. Black Bill Hewett Thurman Holly James Bright 28Th St

Heritage Club Luncheon Style Show Planned

Heritage Study Club met in the Flame Room of Pioneer Natural Gas Company Tuesday morning. Mrs. Paul Rogstad demonstrated cooking and Mrs. J. M. Wheat presided. The final meeting of the club year will be a guest luncheon and style show at noon May 19 in the Lubbock Women's Club with fashions from Pants Time.

Heritage Study Club Pioneer Natural Gas Company Paul Rogstad Home Service J. M. Wheat Lubbock

Bells Host Rehearsal Dinner for Calvert Bell Wedding

A rehearsal dinner honoring Miss Carla Calvert and Danny Bell was held Tuesday at Pappy's Catfish Restaurant. Hosted by Mr and Mrs Bobby Bell, the prospective groom's parents, with fourteen guests including Mr and Mrs George Calvert, the bride elect's parents. The couple plans to marry Thursday in the First Christian Church chapel.

Carla Calvert Danny Bell Pappy Bobby ‘Bell George Calvert First Christian Church

Miss Lane Weds Gary Mount in St Elizabeths Church

Sheryl JoAnn Lane and Gary Lynne Mount exchange vows at St Elizabeths Catholic Church in a 5 p.m. double ring ceremony on April 14. Parents are Mr and Mrs Bill Lane and Mr and Mrs M W Mount. The Rev Thomas Imbeck officiated. Mount will be stationed in Vietnam with the U S Army.

Sheryl JoAnn Lane Gary Lynne Mount St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church Bill D. Lane 60Th St M. W. Mount East 2Nd St Thomas Imbeck Terry Payne Steven Kerry Lane Donna Kimberly Lane Cloudcroft N.M Bovina High School Jessie Lee Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Estacado High

TOPS Club Meetings at YWCA Detail Weight Loss Wins

The Golden Tops Club meets at 10 50 a m Tuesday at the YWCA with Mrs Wayne Reynolds named queen for losing the most weight and Mrs Johnny Hanna winning the rose contest. Stress the STOPS Club meets at 7 p m Monday for a salad supper at the YWCA with prizes awarded for weight loss and a crossword contest. Diet Right TOPS reports 28 members and a visitor at the YWCA as Mrs Vernon Reed presides, with next meeting set for 7 p m Monday at the YWCA building.

Golden Tops YWCA 35Th Flint Wayne Reynolds Johnny Hanna Johnny ‘Hanna A. R. Pierce Ronald Kutch Charles Fowler Pierce F. W. Poe Nancy Butler Diet Right Tops 35Th St Vernon Reed TOPS S. A. Lawhorn

Sweet Adelines Plan Installation in St Luke's United Methodist

Mrs John George was elected president of the Prairie Winds Chapter of Sweet Adelines in St Luke's United Methodist Church. New officers include Mrs PR K O'Loughlin vice president Bill Hamrick recording secretary Mrs Bob Walden corresponding secretary and Mrs Penne Davis treasurer.

John George Prairie Winds Sweet Adelines, Inc St. Luke's United Methodist Church Pr.k. O'Loughlin Bill Hamrick Bob Walden Penne! Davis W. J. McCarley Chris Gaddis Long Miller Thomas Langford George Littlefield Crescent Gene Gaspard

District Meet Set By Council

The Women s Missionary Council of First Assembly of God Church met Tuesday morning in Fellowship Hall with Mrs. Raymond Hogan presiding A district Assembly of God Women s Missionary Council breakfast is planned for 7 am April 29 at the Kobo Palace Guest speaker will be Mrs George Davis missionary to South America She and her husband are Sunday School coordinators for the South American Continent

Women's Missionary Council of First Assembly of God Church Fellowship Hall Raymond Hogan D. D. Gillespie M. L. Boone Clyde Phillips James Blevins W. G Blevins Assembly of God Women

Meeting Set for iLucky 13 Needle Club Hostess

Mrs. O. W. Ribble of 3406 26th St will host the iLucky 13 Needle Club gathering at 3 p.m. today in her home. Lagos observes a day of prayer following recent victories.

O. W. Ribble 26Th St iLucky 13 Needle Club Lagos

YWCA Opens Golf Classes Under Professional Jay McClure

The YWCA announces morning and evening golf lessons at Meadowbrook Golf Course taught by pro Jay McClure. Five lessons run Mondays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 am and 5:15 to 6:15 pm. equipment provided. Fee is 12 dollars with adult annual dues of 3.50 and teen dues of 1.00. pre-registration at 35th and Flint or by calling 792 2723. The YWCA participates in the United Fund.

Young Women's Christian Association Jay McClure Meadowbrook Golf Course YWCA 35Th Flint United Fund

Eastside Home Demonstration Club Hears Wig Lecture

Mrs. Fllis Miller and Mrs. Penny Smithson of Highland Beauty Shop gave a wig and wignets lecture at the Eastside HD Club meeting hosted by Mrs. J B Forbes. Eight members attended and a business session followed led by president Mrs. Wayne Hill. Next gathering is 9 36 am May 5 at Mrs. R J Fisher home to discuss How To Make A Vacation On a Small Amount of Money.

Fllis Miller Penny Smithson Highland Beauty Shop Eastside Home Demonstration Club J. B. Forbes Wayne Hill R. J. Fisher E. Emory St

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